PAIR - Program for International Artists in Residence
PAIR by Institut français funds French organizations to host international artists for 1–3 month residencies supporting creative research and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: €3,000–8,000 per residency; Institut français covers up to 50% of total project budget; ~25 projects supported with a total envelope of ~€128,000.
Summary: Supports French cultural organizations to host foreign artists for 1–3 month residencies, fostering international artistic collaboration and exchange in diverse disciplines.
Key Information: Application must be submitted jointly by the host organization (in France) and the artist; artist must have resided abroad for at least 5 years.
Description
The Program for International Artists in Residence (PAIR), run by Institut français, enables professional cultural organizations in metropolitan France and overseas territories to host foreign artists for creative residencies. The program promotes international dialogue, creative research, and artistic production across a wide spectrum of disciplines, including visual arts, cinema, digital creation, literature, crafts, design, performing arts, and music. Residencies last from 1 to 3 months and are intended to strengthen connections between French and global artistic communities, with a continued priority for artists from Africa but open to all geographies. The initiative emphasizes professional development, intercultural exchange, and good practices in artist support.
