Funding & creative support3 open opportunities listed
About the foundation
The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residencies are a longstanding partnership between the Institut français, the French national agency for cultural diplomacy, and the Cité internationale des arts, a historic residency campus in Paris. Since their inception, these residencies have offered artists and cultural practitioners from around the world the opportunity to develop projects in Paris over periods of three to twelve months. The program is rooted in a commitment to international exchange, providing a rare institutional framework that prioritizes sustained creative research over finished production. Residents are hosted at the Cité internationale des arts, a vibrant community of artists from diverse disciplines, and benefit from the Institut français’s extensive network of cultural partners. The residency is designed to support artists at pivotal moments in their careers, offering time, space, and a context for dialogue rather than a thematic agenda.
Funding opportunities
3 listed
Application guidance
Applicants should approach this residency with a clear, well-researched project that demonstrates a genuine need for a Paris-based residency and a thoughtful engagement with the local context. The selection committee values artistic merit, the feasibility of the proposed project, and the potential for meaningful exchange with French cultural partners. It is advisable to articulate how the residency would contribute to your practice and how you might engage with the Cité’s community. While the program is open to all disciplines, applications that show a nuanced understanding of the French cultural landscape and a willingness to participate in the residency’s collective life are particularly compelling. Ensure all required documents are submitted in French or English, and consider contacting the Institut français or the Cité for specific eligibility criteria before applying.
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01Representative overview image of Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residencies 2027–2028 (France)