Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts

Presentation

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, including new technologies, the links between art and science, and environmental and social issues.

Residency Formats

• SOLO Programme: for artists only, for 3 to 6 months’ residencies.
• Collective Programme: for collectives, researchers, and curators for a 3-month residency.

Residency Benefits

• 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 allowance of 1000 euros per month.
• A production grant of up to 3,000 euros, delivered upon proof and according to the specificities of the project.
• A round trip to Paris.

Key Dates

• Forwarding of applications: From 21 September to 30 October 2026.
• Announcement of results: January 2027 for the first session / June 2027 for the second session.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

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.

How to Apply

• 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 necessary to the development of your project (conceptual, geographical and practical aspects, social ties, etc.).