The Art Explora Foundation and the Cité internationale des arts host about twenty artists and researchers a year in Paris to pursue research and creative projects and connect with the French art scene.
The SOLO track is for individual artists; the COLLECTIVE track is for an artist collective or an artist paired with a curator or researcher. Residents get curatorial and production support and mentoring sessions.
Benefits & funding
- Furnished studio apartment of about 50 m² at the Cité internationale des arts.
- €1,000 a month living stipend.
- €3,000 production grant.
- One round trip to Paris.
- SOLO: 3 or 6 months. COLLECTIVE: 3 or 6 months per the 2027 Open Call (the programme page says 3 months).
Eligibility
- Artists of any nationality and any age working in visual, performing or digital arts.
- At least five years of professional experience.
- An international exhibition record.
- COLLECTIVE: an artist collective, or an artist applying with a curator or researcher.
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Application process
- 1Pick SOLO or COLLECTIVE and develop a project that explores contemporary issues.
- 2Apply on Art Explora’s online application platform between 21 September and 30 October 2026.
- 3An international committee of art and research figures selects residents; results come in January or June 2027 depending on the session.
Program timeline
applications open
21 Sep 2026
deadline
30 Oct 2026
Jan 2027
results for March–August 2027 residencies
Jun 2027
results for September 2027–February 2028 residencies