PAIR - Program for International Artists in Residence
The PAIR program funds 1–3 month residencies in France for international artists to collaborate on research and creation with French cultural organizations across diverse artistic disciplines.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application closing & full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from €3,000–€8,000 per project; Institut français covers up to 50% of project costs; total annual envelope approx. €128,000.
Summary: Supports 1–3 month residencies for international artists in France, enabling collaborative research and creation with French cultural organizations across diverse artistic disciplines.
Key Information: Host organizations must apply jointly with the artist; artists must reside outside France for at least 5 years and have a professional artistic background.
Description
The PAIR program, run by the Institut français, is designed to foster international artistic collaboration by supporting residencies for foreign artists in metropolitan France and its overseas territories. The program enables French cultural organizations to host international artists for residencies lasting from 1 to 3 months, focusing on joint research and creative projects. PAIR encourages cross-disciplinary exchanges in visual arts, photography, cinema, digital creation, literature, crafts, design, performing arts, and music. While maintaining a particular focus on artists from African art scenes, the program is open to professional artists from all geographic regions.
