Every year, the Institut français gives prize winners from all over the world the opportunity to develop a research and creative project in all artistic disciplines at the Cité internationale des arts. Selected applicants will undertake their residency between April 2027 and April 2028.
The scheme is aimed at artists and cultural professionals living abroad, and awards residencies of three, six or nine months. Artists are nominated by one or more cultural partners (French cultural network abroad, French or foreign cultural organisations) who support them by submitting their application.
The selection process is open to artists and cultural professionals, without age limit, from all countries and have resided outside French territory on a permanent basis for at least 5 years. Artists must be supported by one or more associated partners.
The Institut français de Paris covers the monthly costs associated with the individual studio apartments at the Cité internationale des arts. The artist’s partner(s) are responsible for submitting applications in response to the call for proposals and agree to cover the following: A residency stipend (of at least €1,100 per month); The artist’s international travel; The artist’s insurance (health, repatriation, liability); Visa fees, if necessary.
For further information please visit: institutfrancais.com