The Camargo Foundation
About the Program
Founded by American artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), the Camargo Foundation fosters creativity, research, and experimentation through its international residency program for artists, scholars, and thinkers. Located in Cassis, France, the Foundation offers time and space in a contemplative environment, giving residents the freedom to think, create, and connect.
With over 50 years of support for forward-looking work in the arts and humanities, the Camargo Foundation aspires to be a catalyst for innovative work and fresh understanding across divisions in a changing world.
Eligibility – General Information
The Camargo Foundation supports inclusiveness and diversity of contemporary reflections and practices, welcoming applicants from around the globe. The Camargo Fellowship offers research-based residencies to applicants from various fields and disciplines. Three main categories are available:
Scholars:
Focus on French and Francophone cultures or cross-cultural studies engaging the Mediterranean region. Applicants should hold a PhD or be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research or dissertation writing.
Thinkers:
Professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields engaged in critical thought. Work should contribute to equitable transitions and plural subjectivities.
Artists:
Applicants should have maintained a professional practice for at least five years, be the primary creators of new work or a new project, and demonstrate a track record of publications, performances, exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants.
Eligibility – Additional Information
Collaborative Projects:
Teams of up to three individuals are welcome. Each member receives a stipend and travel grant, and the team is assigned one multi-bedroom apartment. A maximum of two collaborative projects per cycle can be selected.
Translation Projects:
Professional translators can apply under the Scholar or Thinker categories, depending on their project focus. Literary translators with a theoretical or research-oriented project can apply under the Thinker category.
Former Fellows:
Former Fellows may not apply until three years after their previous fellowship.
Purpose of the Residency
Applicants must submit a proposal for work to accomplish during their residencies. Proposals may include specific projects or research into a particular topic. The residency welcomes both open-ended exploration and focused works.
Residents’ sessions, conceived and held by the residents, gather fellows around specific research/practice questions. Sessions are mandatory and can be organized at the foundation or off campus.
The Camargo Foundation staff provides links to the region, facilitates meetings with professionals, and communicates opportunities to attend events or invite outside professionals to project discussions.
Open Studio
Twice a year, the Camargo Foundation hosts public open studios. Participation is encouraged but not mandatory. Residents can present work in progress through various forms and media.
Residency Requirements
- Work developed may be in any language. English communication is essential, and basic French is useful.
- Time in Cassis must be spent on the proposed project. Frequent or prolonged absences are not allowed.
- Research should not require resources unavailable in the Marseille-Cassis-Aix region or online.
- Fellows must evaluate their residency at the end and may be asked for updates after two to three years.
- Publications resulting from the residency should credit the Camargo Foundation.
Residency Periods and Stipend
Residency Periods:
- Fall 2025: 10 weeks from September 10 to November 19, 2025
- Spring 2026: 10 weeks from February 24 to May 5, 2026
Stipend:
- EUR 350 per week (EUR 3500 for the entire residency)
- Funding for basic transportation to and from Cassis
Accommodations
The campus includes twelve furnished apartments, a reference library, a music/conference room, an open-air theater, an artist’s studio with a darkroom, and a composer’s studio with a piano. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens.
Accompanying Family Members
Spouses/adult partners and dependent minor children are welcome. Accompanying children must be at least six years old and enrolled in school or organized activities. Service animals are allowed.
How to Apply
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, by 5:59pm EST / 23:59 CET.
Applications:
Only one application per eligible applicant via the online platform, Submittable.
Applications must include:
- A proposal summary (100 words)
- A proposal narrative (1200 words)
- A rationale for choosing the Camargo Fellowship (300 words)
- A rationale for the timing of the residency (300 words)
- A current CV (3 pages max)
- Work samples
- Names and contact information for two references
Collaborative Applications:
Submit one joint application with supporting materials for the entire team.
Webinar:
An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, September 6th, 2024, at 4:00PM CET.
About the Selection Process
Selection Criteria:
- Quality of the proposal
- Quality and significance of professional accomplishments
- Fit between the proposal and the Camargo Foundation’s specifics
- Relevance of the residency at the applicant’s career stage
Selection Committees:
Separate committees review applications from Scholars & Thinkers and Artists. Finalists are selected by a cross-disciplinary committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. Applicants will be notified in April 2025.
Contact
Email: apply@camargofoundation.org
Postal Mail: The Camargo Foundation, 1, avenue Jermini, 13260 Cassis, France
