Institut français offers over 50 international residencies supporting artists' research, experimentation, and creative development in diverse cultural contexts worldwide.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Belgium) | March 2027 (Cambodia) | March 2027 (Chile) | April 2027 (Colombia) | April 2027 (South Korea: Busan) | March 2027 (South Korea: Bucheon) | April 2027 (South Korea: Cheongju) | May 2027 (Costa Rica) | March 2027 (Egypt) | May 2027 (India) | May 2027 (Indonesia) | March 2027 (Italy: XR Farnese-Médicis) | May 2027 (Italy: New Grand Tour) | May 2027 (New Zealand) | March 2027 (Scandinavia) | June 2027 (United Kingdom) | March 2027 (Romania) | April 2027 (Taiwan)
Funding Amounts: Residency grants provided; funding typically covers travel, accommodation, workspace, per diem, and project support; duration is minimum one month.
Summary: Over 50 international residencies for artists in diverse creative fields to support research, experimentation, and project development.
Key Information: Eligibility is primarily for French artists or those professionally established in France; each program has its own criteria and benefits.
The French cultural network, coordinated by Institut français in partnership with embassies, Instituts Français, Alliances Françaises, and bi-national centers worldwide, offers more than 50 residency programs for artists, authors, and creators. These residencies span a wide array of creative fields, including visual arts, architecture, digital arts, cinema, performing arts, literature, crafts, design, and more. The programs are designed to foster artistic development by providing time and space for research, experimentation, and the creation of new work in diverse cultural contexts. Residencies last at least one month and are embedded within local communities and institutions, encouraging deep engagement and professional exchange.