Residencies Institut français x Cité internationale des arts
The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts residency supports international artists in developing creative projects in Paris across diverse disciplines with professional support and studio accommodation.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: July 2026 (next call opens; for residencies April 2027–April 2028) | July 1–October 12, 2025 (current residency period)
Funding Amounts: Residency includes free studio-apartment in Paris and professional support; typically 3, 6, or 9 months; ~53 residencies awarded annually.
Summary: Supports international artists and cultural professionals to develop creative projects in Paris through multi-month residencies across diverse disciplines.
Description
The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts residency program provides international artists and cultural professionals the opportunity to undertake research and creative projects in Paris for three, six, or nine months. The program is open to individuals who have lived outside their home country for at least five years and is designed to foster international artistic exchange, professional growth, and engagement with the Parisian cultural scene. Each year, approximately 53 residencies are awarded across a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines, including architecture, visual arts, cinema, digital creation, literature, music, performing arts, and more. Residents receive accommodation in a studio-apartment at the Cité internationale des arts, along with individual and collective professional support.
