Villa Albertine 2027 Residency Program
Location: Various cities and regions across the United States
Program type: Research-focused artistic and intellectual residency (1–3 months)
Residency dates: 2027 (exact dates vary by residency)
Application deadline: January 29, 2026
About the Residency Program
Since 2021, Villa Albertine has brought to life exploratory residencies throughout the United States. These residencies are designed as research-focused experiences, which aim to inspire and foster connections with local experts and stakeholders. These connections inspire new works, exhibitions, and collaborations that deepen reflection and enrich the relationship between French and American societies. Ahead of its fifth anniversary, the residency program has welcomed more than 370 artists and intellectuals from 15 disciplines in 60 cities and regions of the United States.
In 2027, Villa Albertine will welcome a new cohort of artists and thinkers who will develop projects that can only take shape with a stay in the United States. In total, around fifty residencies in all disciplines will be supported across the U.S. Lasting between one and three months, most residencies will be based in a single city, while a few will take place in several locations.
Each applicant is invited to imagine a creative project that engages with the dynamics and specific characteristics of the territory they wish to explore. Projects developed during the residency may be entirely new initiatives conceived specifically for Villa Albertine, or the continuation of an existing body of research.
Rooted in immersion and direct engagement with American society, Villa Albertine residencies are designed to create opportunities for research, visits, and various exchanges. The residencies do not focus on production, but instead provide the time, space, and context to inspire and develop creative projects, with the goal of fostering exchange, dialogue, and new collaborations between France and the United States.
Villa Albertine is an institution of the French Embassy in the United States, supported by the French government and Albertine Foundation. Its mission is to strengthen connections between the United States, France, and the wider French-speaking world through culture and education. Villa Albertine operates in ten cities across the U.S.
Information Session
An online information session (in French) will be held on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (Paris time) via Zoom. Prospective applicants are invited to attend the meeting and prepare any questions they may have.
