The Art Explora foundation, in partnership with Cité internationale des arts, hosts approximately twenty artists and researchers from around the world annually. This program provides a unique opportunity for artists and artist collectives to engage in research and creative work in the heart of Paris, connecting with the French art and professional community.
Application
Two Programs Offered
The residency program encourages participants to develop projects addressing contemporary issues, spanning new technologies, the intersection of art and science, and environmental, political, and social matters.
- SOLO Program
- Exclusively for artists
- 6-month residency
- (2 sessions per year)
- Artists COLLECTIVE Program
- Designed for artist collectives
- 3-month residency
- (4 sessions per year)
Note: No final project submission is required at the end of the residency.
Past Residencies
To date, the Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts residency program has hosted 63 artists across six sessions. Explore the current artists in residency.
Eligibility
Both programs are open to artists and researchers of all nationalities, with no age restrictions. Eligible applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional experience. The selection committee evaluates candidates based on their professional background, the project’s quality, its relevance to the residency’s theme (art & science, exploration), and the significance of conducting research in France.
Eligible Artistic Disciplines:
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Digital arts
- Art criticism & curating
Eligible Research Areas:
- Humanities
- Social sciences
- Sciences
- Technological innovation
- Ecology
Read the Open Call
For more details about the application process, please read the open call.
Studio-Apartments in Montmartre
Each resident enjoys the following benefits:
- A 3 or 6-month residency at Cité internationale des arts in Montmartre
- A studio-apartment, approximately 50m2 in size, fully equipped and furnished, with a double bed
- A monthly grant of 1,000 euros
- A production grant of up to 3,000 euros
- Round-trip travel to the residence
Note: For the Artists Collective program, only one studio-apartment is available (a bedroom with a double bed, a workspace, a kitchen, and a bathroom), which can be shared among collective members. The living grant is provided solely to the resident housed at Cité internationale des arts de Montmartre, while a shared production grant supports the project.
Application Timeline
- Applications open: September 28th, 2023
- Applications close: November 7th, 2023 (11:59 PM Paris time)
- Announcement of results: January 2024 for residencies from March to August 2024; May 2024 for residencies from September 2024 to February 2025
