École des Beaux-arts de Bretagne x Cité internationale des arts

Overview

With support from the Fondation Pierre et Catherine Lalumière, École des Beaux-arts de Bretagne and Cité internationale des arts have co-developed a residency program to support and encourage the professional insertion of emerging creators. This residency is part of the professional insertion program Et demain! of École des Beaux-arts de Bretagne.

Key dates

• Application submission: June 29 – August 30, 2026
• Results announced: October 2026
• Residency period: January 5 – March 6, 2027

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduates of École des Beaux-arts de Bretagne and have obtained their DNSEP diploma in 2022, 2023, or 2024. Collective applications are not accepted.

Selection criteria

A jury of program partners will evaluate applications, paying particular attention to the artistic quality of the portfolio and research project; the relevance of the residency to Cité internationale des arts; the proposed work methodology and any contacts or partnerships already established for long-term project development.

Residency benefits

• Professional support and networking with 300 resident artists of all nationalities, disciplines, and generations, plus external professionals according to project needs
• Opportunity to present work at the open studio sessions of Cité internationale des arts, open weekly to professionals, artists, residents, and the public
• Furnished live-work studio (25–35 m²) in the Marais, including work space, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area; financial support provided by Fondation Pierre et Catherine Lalumière
• Monthly stipend of 700 EUR net, paid in two installments: one before the residency begins, one in the final month
• A final project report is required at the end of the residency

Application materials

• Curriculum vitæ (4 pages maximum, PDF format)
• Artist portfolio with approximately 10 images of past works with complete captions (10 pages maximum, PDF, 10 MB max), plus video and/or audio files (.mp3, .avi) as appropriate
• Letter of intention (3 pages maximum, PDF) presenting: key elements of artistic background; the project to be developed during the residency, including work processes or research themes; reasons why a Paris residency is necessary for this project in terms of content, contacts, or institutions; motivations for joining the Cité internationale des arts community of 300 artists from all practices, nationalities, and generations

Studio specifications

Studios range from 25 to 35 m² and are designed to combine creative research and daily living. Each includes a work space, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. Current studio-lodgings do not meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities; the organization is working to improve this. Inquiries about accessibility should be directed to the venue.