Language:
French - English
Founded:
1965
Duration:
2 - 12 months
Paid by host:

Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts:

  • A 6-month (SOLO program) or 3-month (DUO program) residency at the Cité internationale des arts de Montmartre
  • A live-in studio of about 50m2, equipped and furnished (shared in the DUO program
  • A living allowance of 1000 euros per month (for each member of the duo, if applicable)
  • A production grant of up to 3,000 euros, delivered upon proof and according to the specificities of the project (global envelope shared between the two members of the duo, if applicable)
  • A round trip to Paris paid for by the foundation (for each member of the duo, if applicable)

TRAME:

  • Group sessions for exchanges and meetings with professionals. The winners, united around a common Francophonie, benefit from support provided by the Cité internationale des arts and its network of partners, in tune with the latest developments in contemporary art. Workshops open to the public and meetings with curators and art critics provide opportunities for collaboration and visibility for work in progress;
  • A living grant of 1000 euros per month;
  • A production grant of 1000 euros (paid on presentation of proof of payment);
  • Travel expenses to and from Paris (reimbursement of expenses subject to a maximum of subject to a ceiling and on presentation of proof of payment);
  • Reimbursement of visa and travel insurance costs (reimbursement of costs subject to a ceiling and on presentation of proof of payment) reimbursement of expenses subject to a ceiling and on presentation of proof of payment);
Application guidelines:

French and foreign artists may apply directly to the Cité internationale des arts, which organises different commissions by discipline (visual arts, music, writing, performing arts) and thematic. The Cité also develops residency programs in collaboration with identified and prescribing institutions, which support emerging talents of the international artistic scene by awarding grants. Their programmes :

To apply for TRAME, go here.

Deadline:
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Cité internationale des arts

Cité internationale des arts

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Description

Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts 2024 co-construct a unique residency program for French and international artists and researchers.

The program invites candidates to propose a project that questions contemporary issues, including new technologies, the links between art and science, and environmental and social issues.

Two formats are proposed and are open to artists and researchers of all nationalities, without age limit. Eligible artists should be able to demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional activity.

  • SOLO Program: for artists only. Two 6-month SOLO residency sessions each hosting 6 artists. That is to say, 12 artists are hosted each year.
    Eligible artistic disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, digital arts.
  • DUO Program: for the collaboration between a researcher and an artist. For this program, only one application on behalf of both members of the duo is required. Four 3-month DUO residency sessions will each host a duo. That is to say, 8 artists and researchers are hosted each year. Eligible research fields: humanities, social sciences, sciences, technological innovation, sustainable development, art criticism & curating.

TRAME is a residency programme launched in 2019, aimed at French-speaking artists from all over the world and from all disciplines (visual arts, cinema, performing arts, writing, music) who wish to develop a research and creative project in Paris, for a period of three months in spring 2024. Ten winners are selected each year.

TRAME is rooted in the life, activities and networks of the Cité internationale des arts and its 325 residents from all disciplines, generations, and nationalities. It also offers support through regular meetings with artists and cultural professionals.

It is part of a series of initiatives launched in 2019 by the Cité internationale des arts, which has been designated a reference centre for Francophone creation by the French Ministry of Culture, alongside La Chartreuse de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon - Centre national des écritures du spectacle and Les Francophonies - Des écritures à la scène in Limoges.

Studio Information

The live-in studio option includes the provision of furnished accommodation (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen) and a workspace for the duration of the residency. Every studio has Wi-Fi, and some studios have a piano. The surface area of the live-in studios varies between 25m2 and 60m2. The monthly service charges start at 600€* and depend on the size of the studio. Residents may share their accommodation with an adult and/or a child under 7 years old, for which a supplement will be charged.

The work studio option is for artists and culture professionals who only need a place to work. This option includes the provision of a furnished workspace (worktable, chairs) equipped with a sink for the duration of the residency. The live-in studios/work studios all have Wi-Fi and vary in size between 30m2 and 40m2. Monthly rent for a workshop starts at 400€* and varies according to its size.

With a surface area of 300 m2 and a seating capacity of 127, the Auditorium (Site du Marais) is ideally suited to a wide variety of uses and events: rehearsals, meetings, concerts, seminars, conferences and performances. It features a 30 m2 stage and is equipped with an organ and a Bösendörfer grand piano.

The Cité internationale des arts has 8 rehearsal studios (Site du Marais) some of which are equipped with a piano (upright or baby grand). They are open to all disciplines (music, dance, theatre, etc.).). Studio 5 (100 m2) presents the ideal configuration for dance and live performances as it is equipped with a wooden floor, mirrors and curtains. It is also suitable for meetings, seminars, workshops and training courses.

Collective engraving and silk-screen printing workshops (Site du Marais) are open to residents and external artists capable of working without assistance. In this way, the creative process can continue on-site.

In the pottery kiln (Marais site), a technician is on-site to help users place their work in the kiln and operate it.

The Café des Arts is a place to meet, exchange and work. It aims to provide a place where residents can meet up, and receive professionals and other visitors. It can be used as a screening room or for debates.

The Common Room (Montmartre site). This space is designed to allow the residents of the Montmartre site to hold professional meetings or exchanges with other artists.

All the facilities described above must be reserved in advance. Residents receive a discount.

Accommodation Information

A live-in-studio on the Marais site of the Cité internationale des arts. Residents are accommodated in live-in-studio flats with a single furnished working and living space and Wi-Fi access.

Location

The Cité internationale des arts is located on two separate sites; the first is in Paris’ Marais district and the second in Montmartre.

Contact information
Addresses

18, rue de L'Hotel de Ville
75004 Paris
France

16 rue Girardon
75018 Paris
France

Email
contact [at] citedesartsparis.fr