Art residency in Paris-L’AiR Arts residency program
L’AiR Arts residency program grounds its commitment to the contemporary arts within a historical perspective. Located in Montparnasse, known as a historic hub for international artists during the 20th century Ecole de Paris period, our residency program is dedicated to the historical legacy of this prolific period of intercultural and artistic exchange.
In 2021, L’AiR Arts has initiated cultural heritage project of preserving and restoring the last atelier of the prominent artists community of Cité Falguière. Following the extensive research and restoration programme, the Atelier is scheduled to reopen in 2022 as an International Arts Research Residency – keeping its original purpose and the name, Atelier 11. A new emblematic home for L’AiR Arts, the Atelier 11 residency will welcome local and international professionals for solo and duo projects, that will run parallel to international group programs, partner residencies and events open to a broader community.
The L’AiR Arts Solo/Duo Residency at Atelier 11 is designed to provide artists and cultural professionals with the opportunity to carry out artistic projects, develop their research, workshop new ideas, and build their international network. The purpose of the residency is to foster cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between the local art ecosystem, including Paris-based artists, scholars, curators, art critics, institutions, and galleries, and international artists and cultural professionals. Residents will have the opportunity to connect with other visiting and local professionals, exchange their ideas and skills, and present their work.
The L’AiR Arts group residency programs offer an immersive and stimulating experience of intercultural exchange, research and professional development. The residency not only provides the opportunity to explore Paris and have a space in which to comfortably stay and work, it also offers an insider’s view into the important role that international artists have played in Paris from the late 19th century to the present day.
We are offering group residency opportunities on an ongoing basis, including but not limited to the following programs:
– Art Research Residency
– Drawing Research Residency
– Photography Research Residency
– Multidisciplinary Residency
– Writing Research Residency
In addition to a curated cultural programme, we make sure that there is a good balance between organized events and independent exploration of Paris. Like many artists visiting Paris from around the world, you are invited to find inspiration outside of the museums and galleries, in the city’s lesser-known cafés or back streets. There is time for artists to self-organize into small groups and explore Paris together, share experiences, ideas, and meals, forging connections not only as colleagues but as people.
Duration of residency
The solo/duo residency at Atelier 11 is from 2 weeks to 2 months. The duration and exact dates are flexible and can be coordinated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the project and availability.The duration of the group residency depends on the program and might include both physical and online components. The physical part of the residency in Paris is usually for a period of 2 – 3 weeks.
Accommodation
Artists can select the accommodation in either a private or shared room.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
While mostly focusing on visual arts, some sessions offer an in-depth exploration of a particular art discipline, such as drawing or photography, whereas others concentrate on the rich art history of the city and study its contemporary art scenes. The residency is focused on intercultural exchange, and although there is no expectation to produce art, we provide a shared workspace to do some small studies. Access to another specialized facility may be provided depending on the program. Resident artists are invited to share their skills and ideas with fellow residents, during the facilitated events.
Studio / Workspace
When not busy exploring Paris, resident artists can use a designated workspace and are invited to share their skills and ideas with fellow residents.
Fees and support
As L’AiR Arts is a not-for-profit organisation, our residency fee only aims to cover the costs, already subsidized by our individual and institutional partners. Our residency fee covers all the components, from the accommodation, most meals and local transportation, to creative space and curated programming. The exact fee depends on the particular program offer, its duration, accommodation preference and funding support. Our past residencies ranged from 60 to 160 euros per day/person, with many participants obtaining assistance from various funding agencies to fully cover their residency expenses.Limited scholarship opportunities are available through our program for artists based in less economically developed countries and artists chosen by art collectors / patrons on our selection committee.All the selected candidates receive an invitation letter indicating the specific fee of their residency, which can be used for further funding search through national and international agencies. For more information, please see our Funding page.
Expectations towards the artist
To enhance the residency experience, participants are encouraged to participate in organized activities and exchange ideas with fellow residents.
Application information
L’AiR Arts online application process is free and open to artists and cultural professionals working in various disciplines, depending on the residency program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are short-listed for a final decision by the selection committee.
Art residency in France-Nora Artist in residence program
The program is aiming at artists, researchers and culture professionals from countries in war, who have recently received a refugee status in France. With the support of the French Ministry of culture, the ACCR has been coordinating the NORA artist-in-residence program for refugees exiled in France. The program is aiming at artists, researchers and culture professionals from countries in war, who have recently received a refugee status in France. The goal is to develop projects within French Heritage Sites for Culture (Centres culturels de rencontre), with the support of their team, and consequently getting a practical knowledge of French cultural, artistic and intellectual networks and building long-term connections and partnerships. Initiated in 2016, NORA program has permitted to host in French Cultural centers for several months more than 50 artists from the Middle-East. Taking part in the NORA program helped them to connect with various professional structures working with poetry and visual arts and gave them time to concentrate on their artistic projects. Some of them managed to publish their first book, others were able to continue to create, make exhibitions, films etc. The 2022 call for projects is open. The call is aimed at artists, researchers and culture professionals from Near and Middle East and from Africa, who have recently received a refugee status in France; following countries will be examined in priority: Syria, Iraq, Libya, South Soudan, Eritrea and Yemen. • Applications for a residency period in the area of artistic and cultural projects must be in line with the artistic project of the selected French cultural center (see list). Artists, researchers and culture professionals wanting to apply for a residency period in 2021 within a French Cultural Center, have to send their projects to the selected center, with one copy to the ACCR office, the 30th of June 2022.
• Applications for a residency period in the area of cultural management and networking are to be sent directly to the ACCR, the 30th of June 2022.
– by post to : ACCR, Hôtel de Massa, 38 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
– by e-mail to: residences@accr-europe.org, including “NORA 2022” as the subject.
Applications should include:
• Curriculum vitae / short biography;
• Personal project for the residency period in line with the global project of the welcoming center;
• Cover letter;
• Recommendation letter;
• Copy of passport or national identity card;
• Copy of French residence permit or other documents received from the prefecture. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any difficulties in providing some of the documents mentioned above. Handwritten versions of Curriculum vitae, cover letter, recommendation letter are accepted, if easily readable. The NORA refugee artist-in-residence program allows residents whose projects have been selected by a Heritage Site for Culture (Centre Culturel de Rencontre), member of the French network, to receive 1000€ per month and the refunding of their travel fees (up to a determined level according to the distance to the residency center). Residents are staying free of charge, within the Centre that has accepted them. Whenever possible, the Centre puts at their disposal material necessary for their residency project. The period of residency can vary from 1 to 6 months.
Agenda:
• Mid July 2022: Nora Commission deciding on the applications
• By the 25th of July 2022: Answers to applications
• Artist-in-residency periods from September 2022 to August 2023. For further information, please contact: residences@accr-europe.org, or +33 6 84 74 33 08
The program is aiming at artists, researchers and culture professionals from countries in war, who have recently received a refugee status in France.
With the support of the French Ministry of culture, the ACCR has been coordinating the NORA artist-in-residence program for refugees exiled in France. The program is aiming at artists, researchers and culture professionals from countries in war, who have recently received a refugee status in France. The goal is to develop projects within French Heritage Sites for Culture (Centres culturels de rencontre), with the support of their team, and consequently getting a practical knowledge of French cultural, artistic and intellectual networks and building long-term connections and partnerships.
Initiated in 2016, NORA program has permitted to host in French Cultural centers for several months more than 50 artists from the Middle-East. Taking part in the NORA program helped them to connect with various professional structures working with poetry and visual arts and gave them time to concentrate on their artistic projects. Some of them managed to publish their first book, others were able to continue to create, make exhibitions, films etc.
The 2022 call for projects is open.
The call is aimed at artists, researchers and culture professionals from Near and Middle East and from Africa, who have recently received a refugee status in France; following countries will be examined in priority: Syria, Iraq, Libya, South Soudan, Eritrea and Yemen.
• Applications for a residency period in the area of artistic and cultural projects must be in line with the artistic project of the selected French cultural center (see list). Artists, researchers and culture professionals wanting to apply for a residency period in 2021 within a French Cultural Center, have to send their projects to the selected center, with one copy to the ACCR office, the 30th of June 2022.
• Applications for a residency period in the area of cultural management and networking are to be sent directly to the ACCR, the 30th of June 2022.
– by post to : ACCR, Hôtel de Massa, 38 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
– by e-mail to: residences@accr-europe.org, including “NORA 2022” as the subject.
Duration of residency
The period of residency can vary from 1 to 6 months.
Accommodation
Residents are staying free of charge, within the Centre that has accepted them.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
The program is aiming at artists, researchers and culture professionals from countries in war, who have recently received a refugee status in France.
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