Villa Arson x Cité internationale des arts

Presentation

The Villa Arson and the Cité internationale des arts have jointly developed a residency programme aimed at supporting and encouraging the professional integration of emerging artists. The residencies last for three months, starting in March 2027.

Benefits for successful applicants

• Group professional support and networking opportunities with the community of 300 artists in residence (of all nationalities, disciplines and generations), as well as with external professionals, depending on the residency projects.
• The opportunity to showcase the work developed during the residency at the Cité internationale des arts’ weekly open studio sessions, to which professionals, artists, residents and the general public are invited.
• A studio-flat located in the Marais district of Paris.
• A monthly living allowance of 750€.
• A production grant of 750€.
• Coverage of return travel costs between the artist’s home and Paris.

Key dates

• Forwarding of applications: From 03 November to 02 December 2026
• Announcement of results: December 2026
• Residences: From 03 March to 27 August 2027

Eligibility criteria

It is aimed at graduates of the Villa Arson’s DNSEP programmes from 2024, 2025 and 2026.

How to apply

The application form is available HERE. To submit your application, a Google account is required. If you do not have one, please create one HERE. If you are unable to access the application form, you can contact the residency department of the Cité internationale des arts at this address: [email protected]. Once your application is finalized, you will not be able to modify it. Please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible. The application must be submitted in French.

Application requirements