Art residency in Paris

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Residency
Location: Paris, France
Deadline: 31 October 2025 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser: Art Explora foundation

This is an opportunity to develop an artistic project exploring current sociological, political, technological, or environmental issues independently or in collaboration with a researcher.

You will live and work in the Cité internationale des arts in the heart of Paris. The organisers will provide a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000, accommodation, round-trip tickets, and production funds. For artists, the residency lasts six months, while for teams of artists and researchers, it lasts three months.

You can choose the dates from March to August 2026 or from September 2026 to February 2027.

The Art Explora Foundation, in partnership with Cité Internationale des Arts, provides the programme. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the residency

What do I get?
  • A monthly allowance of EUR 1,000 
  • Opportunity to get up to EUR 3,000 to cover production costs
  • Free accommodation and a comfortable work studio in the Cité internationale des arts 
  • Coverage of round-trip tickets
  • The chance to attend workshops, performances, film screenings and other events of Art Explora and Cité Internationale des Arts
  • Networking with international colleagues
Can I apply?

This residency is for visual, performing and digital artists, art critics and curators who:

  • Have at least five years of professional activity
  • Desire to implement the art project independently or in collaboration with a scientist. Your partner has to work in the field of humanities, social sciences, sciences, technological innovation, or ecology
What do I need to apply?
  • Application form completed in English or French
  • CV — up to 2 pages
  • Motivation letter — up to 2,000 characters
  • A description of the project you want to implement during the residency — up to 2 pages, visuals that can accompany 
  • A description of the activities you conducted with different types of public — up to 1,500 characters
  • Portfolio — up to 15 pages

Check the details at the link.

How do I apply?

By 31 October, apply via the online portal.  

The organisers will support 20 participants. Participants of the March residency will be announced in January, while those of the September residency will be announced in May 2026.

Good to know
  • If you are applying as a team with a researcher, you must submit a joint application.
  • If you wish to apply for multiple residencies, please complete a separate application for each open call.
  • Organisers will consider the quality of the project, its relevance to the theme of the residency, and the importance of this research to the artistic and scientific communities in France.

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