Artist–Curator Grant 2026 – Encore!
Institution: Encore ! Fonds de dotation Groupe Chessé
Location: France
Grant: €7,000 per selected duo
Deadline: March 27, 2026 (23:59)
The Encore ! Fonds de dotation Groupe Chessé has launched the 2026 Artist–Curator Grant, an open call supporting collaborations between independent artists and curators to develop a new artistic project and present it in a regional context in France.
The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between artists and independent curators while supporting new artistic production and exhibition formats outside major metropolitan centres. The programme is part of the foundation’s broader commitment to supporting independent practices and contemporary art ecosystems across regional territories.
Grant Overview
Three artist–curator duos will be selected by an international jury and will receive:
- €7,000 grant to support the production of new work and the organisation of a solo exhibition by the artist in a regional context
- Participation in a professional presentation day in Paris (fee: €200 per person)
- Inclusion in a group exhibition in spring 2027 at the Chapelle des Dames Blanches, curated by Camille Bréchignac
The programme encourages projects that explore new approaches to exhibition-making, research collaboration, and public engagement with contemporary art.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by artist–curator duos.
Key requirements include:
- Both participants must work independently in the contemporary art field
- At least one member of the duo must be based in a regional area of France
- The proposed exhibition must take place outside major metropolitan centres and be accessible to the public
Exhibitions may take place in a wide range of spaces, including:
- Art venues or galleries
- Cultural institutions
- Temporary or unconventional sites (studios, industrial spaces, unused commercial venues, chapels, etc.)
Jury
The 2026 selection jury includes:
- Fabien Danesi – Director of FRAC Corsica
- Julia Marchand – Independent curator
- Tarek Lakhrissi – Artist
- Doria Ardiet – Visual Arts Officer, La Rochelle
- Elyssa Sfar – President of the foundation
- Camille Bréchignac – Artistic Director and independent curator
Key Dates
- Call opens: March 2, 2026
- Application deadline: March 27, 2026
- Selection of projects: April 2026
- Announcement of winners: May 2026
This call has been translated from French. Proficiency in French is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
