Residency

Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts

Cité internationale des arts · Paris, FR

Deadline: October 30, 2026 checked on the organiser's page
Who can apply: Open to all countries
Career stage: emerging, mid-career, established
Two formats are proposed and are open to artists and researchers of all nationalities, without an age limit. Eligible artists are those who can prove a minimum of five years of professional activity.
What it gives: 1,000 EUR · stay
• A residency of 3 to 6 months (SOLO programme) or 3 months (collective programme) at the Cité internationale des arts, Montmartre site, in Paris • A live-in studio of about 50m2, equipped and furnished (for the collective programme, it will be shared by a maximum of two artists) • A living allowanc
What it asks: portfolio · CV · artist statement · no fee stated
Registration is free. Interested artists must submit an application in English including: A description of the artistic or research project that will be developed during the residency (general description, stages of the project, etc.): 2 pages maximum. Please explain why being based in France is nec

The Art Explora Foundation and the Cité internationale des arts have partnered to construct a unique residency programme for French and international artists and researchers. The programme invites candidates to propose a project that questions contemporary issues.

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ArtFond doesn't accept applications or collect entry fees. We put together a PDF portfolio from your works, plus your CV and statement if they're on your site. You apply on the organiser's page.

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Source: Art&Science Open Calls (Telegram). Last checked October 19, 2026.

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