The programme residencies Tirana – Vila 31 x Art Explora, will host up to thirty artists and researchers for 3-month residencies spread over 3 sessions per year. Particular attention will be paid to artists and researchers based in the Balkans, while welcoming international artists.

Applications 2026 will be open from April 22 to May 30, 2025, for the three residency sessions with the possibility to apply for three different types of residency programs:
SOLO programme: A 3-month residency, programme is open to artists from Albania and the Balkans (50%) and to international artists.
A 3-month residency, programme is open to a duo/collective formed by an artist and a researcher or a researcher/scientist/curator.
Programm Cross: residents will benefit from both a 3-month residency in Paris as part of programme de Résidences Cité internationale des arts x Art Explora, and a 3-month residency in Tirana as part of programme de Résidences Tirana – Vila 31 x Art Explora.

Each resident receives a studio apartment, production and exhibition spaces, as well as a living and production grant to develop his or her research. 

For further information please visit: artexplora.org

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ART EXPLORA
9 place de la Madeleine
75 008 Paris
Mail: residences(at)artexplora.org

Deadline: May 30, 2025