Entries now open for the Institut Français Residency Programme
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Institut Français Residency Programme at the Cité Internationale des Arts. This residency initiative, a collaboration between the Institut Français and the Cité Internationale des Arts, is designed for artists and cultural professionals who have resided outside their home country for a minimum of five years. It provides an opportunity to pursue a research and creative project in Paris for a duration of three, six, or nine months.
Participants will receive support from one or more cultural partners, which may include the French cultural network abroad or various French or international cultural organizations such as art centers, associations, galleries, museums, approved institutions, theaters, production venues, concert halls, and festivals. These partners will assist in submitting the application and will also cover the costs of international travel and living expenses. Additionally, the Institut Français will provide successful applicants with complimentary accommodation in a studio-apartment at the Cité Internationale des Arts.
Programmes – Institut Français Residency Programme
The selection process is open to artists, cultural professionals, without age limit, from all countries, in the following disciplines:
- Architecture, landscape, urban planning
- Street arts, circus, puppetry
- Plastic arts
- Comic strip
- Cinema (animated cinema, fiction, creative documentary, video art)
- Digital creation (digital arts, video games, VR)
- Art criticism and exhibition curator
- Dance, performance
- Design, graphics
- Gastronomy
- Literature (fiction, essays, children’s literature, comics)
- Crafts
- Fashion
- Music (classical and contemporary music, current music and jazz)
- Photography
- Theater
Eligibility – Institut Français Residency Programme
- Artist, creator, professional in the mentioned disciplines;
- Residing permanently abroad for at least 5 years;
- Engaged in a professional approach;
- Financial support from one or more associated partners;
- Free from professional activities throughout the residency period;
- Autonomous in managing the residency;
- Proficient in French and/or English;
Benefits – Institut Français Residency Programme
The Institut français de Paris manages the rental of individual studio accommodations at the Cité internationale des arts, situated at 18 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, 75004, in the Marais district. These studios are fully furnished, equipped with Wi-Fi, and feature a workspace that includes a bedroom area, a bathroom, and a kitchenette.
The partnering organization(s) commit to covering the costs of round-trip travel, ensuring the artist has insurance that includes repatriation, hospitalization, medical expenses, and civil liability. They will also guarantee that the artist obtains a visa permitting their stay in France for the entire duration of the residency and will provide a monthly living allowance of no less than €1,000.
Application – Institut Français Residency Programme
- For details visit the Official Webpage of the Institut Francais Residency Programme at the Cité Internationale des Arts.
- Deadline is October 25, 2024
