Multidisciplinary Residencies in France

A.I.R. Vallauris

Vallauris, France

A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence) is a non-profit association located in the heart of old town Vallauris, France, that has welcomed over 500 international artists since its creation in 2001. Now entering its 24th residency season, the program welcomes artists from around the world to its lodgings and studios to meet with local artists and research and create new works in a unique setting. The residency operates in the historic pottery town of Vallauris on the Côte d'Azur, where Pablo Picasso once worked. The program provides an artistic laboratory specifically created for international artists to collaborate with local artists through cultural exchange between participants of different countries, nationalities, and backgrounds. Artists share knowledge, techniques, and experiences while creating new work in an environment conducive to and inspiring for artistic creation. The residency includes multiple program formats: Standard Residency sessions, Atelier Libre, Atelier Tremplin for recent graduates, and NCECA International Residency Awards. Artists participate in exhibitions, including the permanent display 'Invitation au Voyage' showcasing works created by artists from around the world.

AiR le PARC

Pampelonne, France

AIR le PARC is an artists' residency, project and research centre located in a 19th-century notary's residence (established 1596) in Pampelonne, Tarn, France. It offers temporary living and working space to professional artists across all disciplines, with spacious rooms, studios, and communal areas for artistic projects, presentations, and feedback sessions.

Art Explora

Paris, France

Art Explora is an innovative international foundation, established in 2019 by entrepreneur Frédéric Jousset, with a mission to foster new encounters between the arts and audiences across local, national, and international levels. The foundation leverages contemporary approaches, digital technology, and mobile programs to enhance access, participation, and engagement in the arts. Collaborating extensively with artists, cultural organizations, and communities, Art Explora offers a variety of art forms and creates memorable cultural experiences. It operates on the collective efforts of numerous partners and over 1600 volunteers, embodying a spirit of collective journey and cultural exploration. With programs like the Tirana Artists' Residence in Albania, Art Explora continuously supports contemporary creation, offering artists and researchers platforms for intercultural exchange and artistic experimentation.

Artistes en résidence (A·R)

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Artistes en Résidence (A·R) is a non-profit organization founded in in Clermont-Ferrand, France, supporting contemporary art creation through residencies for artists and researchers without obligation of output, emphasizing research, experimentation, and immersion in the territory. It offers three types: intramuros residencies in Clermont-Ferrand (including 100-day stays for artists and 1-month for curators), crossed residencies with international partners, and co-creation residencies with locals, providing curatorial support, a 160m² studio at La Diode cultural center, shared housing, and resources. The program fosters artist mobility via a network of local, national, and international partners.

Association des Centres Culturels de Rencontre - ACCR

Paris, France

The Association des Centres Culturels de Rencontre (ACCR) coordinates residency programs in French cultural centers located in historic monuments, primarily the Odyssée program for foreign artists, researchers, and cultural professionals, and the Nora program for refugee artists in France. These residencies support projects in fields like music, architecture, visual arts, writing, film, and more, offering free accommodation and technical resources to foster interdisciplinary creation and intercultural exchange.

Association ZM/X, founded in , is a non-profit organization providing reasonably priced studios and accommodation for artists of various disciplines in the Auvergne region of France. It offers a 35 m² studio and a 30 m² apartment in Saint-Hérent, enabling visiting artists to live and work amid a variety of cultural facilities. The Atelier Morange serves as a 20 m² project space for exhibitions and cultural activities.

Ateliers Fourwinds

Aureille, France

Ateliers Fourwinds is an artist residency program located on a 2-hectare property in Aureille, Provence, France, offering studios and on-site accommodation for professional and emerging artists from around the world to create, learn, and immerse in the inspiring Alpilles region. Residencies typically run from mid-April to early October, with minimum stays of two to three weeks, providing access to large shared studios, tools, a library, and housing options like cabins and a studio apartment. Note that as of recent updates, the studios are under renovation and residencies are paused or limited to May/June.

Au Brana

Pauilhac, France

Au Brana is a residential centre for artistic practices located in rural South Western France, specifically in Pauilhac. It offers an annual residence for two companies in its studio spaces with dormitory accommodation provided, typically lasting ten days. The program is associated with La compagnie OBRA and functions as an artist-run residency.

Camargo Foundation

Cassis, France

The Camargo Foundation, nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Cassis, France, has been a beacon for pioneering research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the Arts and Humanities since 1971. With the mission to foster groundbreaking creative and scholarly work, the foundation annually awards the prestigious Camargo Fellowship, along with hosting various other programs aimed at enriching the global arts and humanities discourse. The foundation welcomes applicants from all corners of the globe, embracing diversity and a wide array of creative thought and practice across three main categories: Scholars, Thinkers, and Artists. Scholars engage with French, Francophone, and Mediterranean cultures through arts and humanities research. Thinkers, including curators, journalists, and practitioners in cultural fields, contribute critical thought aligned with the arts and society. Artists across all disciplines are expected to be the primary creators of new work, bringing a mature artistic voice to their projects. The Camargo Foundation facilitates collaborative projects and supports interdisciplinary endeavors, providing a platform for individuals and teams to research, experiment, and create. Residents participate in exchanges and networking, presenting their work within an interdisciplinary setting, and engaging with the local and international community. With its serene setting, the foundation offers a stimulating environment for residents to pursue their projects, underpinned by a commitment to deepening understanding and dialogue across cultures and disciplines.

Caza d’Oro

Le Mas-d'Azil, France

Caza d'Oro is an international contemporary art center and artists' residency located in Le Mas-d'Azil, Ariège, southwestern France, dedicated to artistic research, creation, and dissemination since . It offers artists a three-month residency period with a stipend (bourse) and production resources in a rural context, fostering engagement with the local territory and community through contemporary art. The program also hosts art critics and presents exhibitions to promote vital contemporary works in the region.

Centre Pompadour

Ercourt, France

Centre Pompadour, located in a château in Ercourt, Northern France, is the first and only feminist creative residency in Europe dedicated to exploring contemporary feminism and gender studies through creative, scientific, and artistic endeavors. Founded by Michaela Spiegel and housed in a renovated 19th-century château, the residency offers a serene and inspiring environment, complete with private rooms, communal workspaces, and expansive gardens. The program runs annually from mid-July to late September, catering to creative professionals who focus on feminist empowerment and gender equality in their projects. Residents can participate through invitation, a competitive grant application, or a paid residency option. The facilities include a library, themed films, and areas for relaxation and personal work, emphasizing privacy and tranquility conducive to creative work.

Domaine de Boisbuchet

Lessac, France

Domaine de Boisbuchet, founded by Alexander von Vegesack, is a unique cultural and educational institution that merges design, education, and nature. Located in a vast 150-hectare estate in South-West France, Boisbuchet offers a multidisciplinary approach to creativity, inviting artists, designers, architects, and thinkers from around the world to participate in its diverse programs. These include week-long summer workshops led by internationally renowned professionals, a residency program for artists and creatives to develop projects within its inspiring environment, and access to a rich architectural park, extensive library, and collection. The residency program, open to various disciplines, provides up to 10 artists at a time with private accommodation, studio space, and half-board meals, encouraging both individual and collaborative projects. Boisbuchet's commitment to fostering innovation and experimentation is evident in its support for residents to engage with the natural landscape, utilize a wide range of materials, and access specialized workshops. This nurturing environment is designed to inspire residents to explore new ideas and methodologies, contributing to Boisbuchet's reputation as a center for creative and cultural exchange.

Dora Maar

Ménerbes, France

La Maison Dora Maar et L'Hôtel Tingry offers a unique residency experience for mid-career artists and scholars in Ménerbes, France. The program provides fellows with a private bedroom and bath, as well as a study or studio space, facilitating a focused and creative environment. Fellows enjoy the support of round-trip travel expenses, a grant based on the duration of their stay, and access to shared facilities like a kitchen, library, and beautiful gardens. The residency is enriched with regular cultural interactions, including monthly salons from March to November, where residents present their work to the local community. Applicants are expected to contribute to the residency community and local culture, and acknowledge their stay in any subsequent publications. The application process is competitive and requires a completed application, project description, references, and work samples.

DRAW international

Caylus, France

DRAWinternational is a drawing research centre in Caylus, France, hosting international artists for residencies focused on research, experimentation, and production of drawing in all its forms, examining concepts, methods, and material significance within contemporary drawing. Artists receive individual studios, academic support, critiques, cultural visits, weekly communal meals, and shared self-catering accommodation in a medieval building, with opportunities for open studios and public engagement. Residencies typically last several weeks to a few months, supporting professional practice extension and community integration.

Echangeur22 is a non-profit artist residency association in Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, France, dedicated to promoting contemporary creation by hosting international artists. It provides extensive facilities including 400m² of workshops and housing, such as complete ceramics, printmaking, screen-printing, production, photographic/video studios, and more. The program is supported by regional cultural authorities and features associated curators and artists from various countries.

Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon (Ensba Lyon)

Lyon, France

The École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Lyon (Ensba Lyon) offers a prestigious Post-graduate Art program, established in 1999. This year-long program selects five artists from various nationalities, providing them with a €4,800 grant, accommodation in a shared apartment at Les Subsistances, and access to all school resources. Participants benefit from personalized support and have opportunities to engage with the cultural structures of the Lyon region. The program fosters high-level education and training, aiming to advance participants’ careers in contemporary art. It operates independently of the university system, offering a certificate of participation instead of a degree.

Fondation d’entreprise Martell

Cognac, France

The Fondation d'entreprise Martell, situated in Cognac, France, actively supports designers, artists, and humanities researchers through residencies aimed at research, experimentation, prototyping, and production. This initiative provides a platform for creative individuals to engage with and develop projects that address ecological and social transition issues. The Foundation's facilities include multi-disciplinary workshops and a shared living archive which supports the residents' creative processes and encourages local and international collaborations.

Iméra (Imera)

Marseille, France

Iméra, the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Aix-Marseille University, offers interdisciplinary residencies in collaboration with various global institutions. Established to support advanced research, the residency program is available for both academic researchers and artists. The residencies range from 5 to 10 months, and participants have access to a multidisciplinary cohort, fostering collaboration between fields such as arts, sciences, and social sciences. Iméra provides its residents with housing, a living allowance, research budget, and access to the scientific and cultural resources of the Aix-Marseille academic and cultural community. The residency includes mandatory participation in the weekly Community Building Seminar, a central activity designed to promote interdisciplinary dialogue among residents. With partnerships like the Fulbright/Iméra Chair in Migration Studies, Iméra continues to support high-level international scholars and artists, creating a dynamic platform for collaborative research and artistic creation.

International Institute of Puppetry

Charleville-Mézières, France

The International Institute of Puppetry in Charleville-Mézières, France, offers research residencies through its Research & Innovation Center to encourage scholarly research on puppetry arts, support artistic creation, and strengthen links between research and creative communities. Residents gain access to the library, mentoring, networking, and free accommodation at Villa d'Aubilly or IIM apartments, with stays typically lasting from one week to two months. The program requires a research contract and production of a written, audiovisual, or multimedia record of the work.

L’AiR Arts is an international residency program located in Montparnasse, Paris, focused on fostering intercultural exchange through art and research. The program is based at Atelier 11, a historic site that has been a hub for international artists since the 19th century. L’AiR Arts offers residencies to artists and cultural professionals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, promoting artistic exchange, research, and professional development. Participants engage in both self-directed projects and curated group programs, connecting with local Paris-based professionals, institutions, and galleries. The residency aims to preserve the artistic legacy of the École de Paris while encouraging contemporary creation. Residents have access to studio and living spaces, participate in public programs, and present their work in various formats. L’AiR Arts is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for artists at all stages of their careers.

La chambre d’eau

Le Favril, France

La chambre d’eau is a multidisciplinary artist residency program established in in Le Favril, Hauts-de-France, France, supporting research, creation, production, and diffusion of contemporary artistic practices, particularly those engaging with territorial issues like landscape, environment, and rural development. It offers 2-3 residencies per year, typically lasting around three weeks (which can be split), with housing, travel support, stipends of 1500- euros, production assistance, and workspaces provided. Residencies emphasize immersion in rural territories, collaborations with locals, and public encounters, often linked to events for visibility.

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse

Mulhouse Cedex, France

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse is a contemporary art center in Mulhouse, France, offering various artist residencies including programs for young creators, textile artists from Mexico, curators, and researchers, often in partnership with international networks like Atelier Mondial. Residencies typically provide accommodation, studios, stipends or grants ranging from €3,000 to €10,000, and support for research or production, with durations from 2 months to a year. It emphasizes experimentation, cross-border collaboration in the Upper Rhine region, and public engagement through exhibitions and events.

La Maison de Beaumont

Beaumont-de-Pertuis, France

La Maison de Beaumont is an esteemed multi-disciplinary artist residency located in the picturesque Provence & Luberon region of the South of France. Established to provide artists from diverse disciplines—including musicians, scholars, writers, and painters—a serene environment to cultivate their creative pursuits, this residency offers fully-equipped private apartments and dedicated studio spaces such as the Music & Exhibition room and a Fine Arts Atelier. Residents can immerse themselves in the Provençal lifestyle, benefiting from the natural beauty and historical backdrop of Beaumont-de-Pertuis, which enhances their artistic and personal rejuvenation. The program accommodates artists for stays from 2 to 12 weeks, providing various studio and apartment options to suit different needs and budgets. Additionally, the residency fosters community engagement through collaborative spaces, cultural workshops, and local partnerships that facilitate creative exchanges among residents.

La Maison de Simon

Fontaine-sous-Jouy, France

La Maison de Simon is an artists' residency founded in in a stone barn near Giverny, Normandy. Dedicated to graphic arts and multidisciplinary practices, it offers a spacious studio, ceramics kiln, and nature-inspired environment for research and creation.

La Métive

Moutier-d'Ahun, France

La Métive is a multidisciplinary arts residency program located in Moutier-d'Ahun, Creuse, France, focused on fostering social cohesion, cultural action, and exchanges between artists and local rural communities through contemporary practices. It welcomes artists and teams in early project stages, providing accommodation, workspaces, and variable residency grants while supporting family needs. Residencies last from 1 week to 3 months, often non-consecutively, in a renovated historical mill with facilities like studios, a stage, and a garden.

La Métive (Metive)

Moutier-d’Ahun, France

La Métive is an international residency program located in the rural village of Moutier-d’Ahun, France, in the heart of the Creuse region. Founded in 2002, the residency offers artists, authors, and researchers a unique space to engage in process-oriented research without the pressure of producing specific outcomes. The residency takes place in a beautifully renovated historical mill that provides 400 m² of workspaces, including a dance hall, rehearsal room, and exhibition space. Accommodation is provided in a large house with eight bedrooms, along with access to a garden, communal spaces, and various work areas. The residency emphasizes deep connections with the environment, the local community, and fellow residents, offering financial support that includes a per diem and travel allowance.

La Moissie Creative Residency

Belvès, France

La Moissie Creative Residency is a family-run program located in a restored 16th-century hunting lodge in the medieval village of Belvès, France. The residency is designed to provide artists and writers from all disciplines with a serene and inspiring environment surrounded by the natural beauty and history of the Périgord Noir. Participants are offered private accommodations, shared studio spaces, and high-quality meals prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients. The residency promotes both individual and collaborative creative processes, with opportunities for community engagement through workshops, artist talks, and open studios. With a minimum stay of two weeks, the program encourages longer residencies, offering discounts for stays of three weeks or more. The program supports professional growth and cultural exchange while allowing flexibility for participants to structure their time. Additional features include proximity to local historical sites, contact with nature, and optional contributions to the residency’s art collection. Transportation to and from local train stations or Bergerac Airport is provided.

La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF)

Mandelieu-La Napoule, France

La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF) offers prestigious international residencies at the historic Château de La Napoule in the Côte d’Azur, France. Open to artists of all disciplines and nationalities, the residency provides a unique environment that fosters artistic creation, cultural exchange, and community building. Residents are housed in the Villa Marguerite, which offers private rooms with baths, and stunning views of the sea or gardens. Each resident is provided with a studio space and a stipend, and is encouraged to engage with other artists during communal meals and activities. The residency supports artistic practice through focused work time and provides opportunities for cultural enrichment in one of France’s most artistically inspiring regions. The International Artist Residency takes place twice a year, with additional specific programs for Canadian artists and filmmakers.

La Porte Peinte

Noyers sur Serein, France

La Porte Peinte serves as an international sanctuary for creative souls, nestled in Noyers sur Serein, a medieval village in Burgundy, France. This center, established in 2011, is set within a charming medieval half-timbered house that exudes a fairy-tale ambiance, offering artists a nurturing and inspirational environment. It supports a wide array of creatives including artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, fostering both focused work and cultural exchange. The center includes a gallery, tea room, and a shop, with accommodations provided in several artistically enriched bedrooms and annex spaces. La Porte Peinte is committed to diversity and accessibility in the arts, offering support to artists from varied backgrounds, including those affected by socio-economic hardships. It offers a range of residencies from self-directed to mentored ones, providing private studios and communal spaces for creative collaboration. The center also integrates with the local community through public workshops and events, enhancing the residency experience with rich cultural interactions. The setting in Noyers sur Serein, recognized as one of France’s most beautiful villages, adds to the residency's charm. Surrounded by natural beauty and historical sites, it provides a tranquil and inspiring backdrop for residents. The village's architecture and vibrant community life offer continual inspiration, while the center’s various programs encourage residents to explore new creative territories in an idyllic rural French setting.

La Source

Saint Thégonnec Loc Eguiner, France

La SOURCE is an international and interdisciplinary art residency center in Brittany, France, dedicated to practice-led research on 'Love-Studies' through inner-connective, inter-connective, and eco-connective layers, offering immersive programs like the Temenos fellowship with 11-week sessions in fall, spring, and summer. It provides facilities including studios, a greenhouse dome, hearth kitchen, wellness area, and valley for land art, culminating in exhibitions, conferences, and publications, with a Post-Graduate Diploma for completing three sessions. Residencies feature daily fees on a sliding scale for housing but no program fees beyond room, board, and admin costs, welcoming creators in conceptual, performance, installation, socially engaged, land art, and other fields.

La synagogue de Delme

Delme, France

The Centre d'art contemporain - la synagogue de Delme in Delme, France, operates an artist residency program in the former presbytery of Lindre-Basse, in collaboration with the Lorraine Regional Natural Park. Housed in a refitted historic building, the program supports contemporary artists through production and exhibition opportunities, complementing the center's temporary shows in the converted 19th-century synagogue. Selected artists receive a residency allowance and production budget to develop site-specific projects.

Lafayette Anticipations

Paris, France

Since 2020, Lafayette Anticipations has extended its commitment to supporting contemporary creation through the À l’œuvre! Creation Support Programme. This program offers artists a grant, exceptional equipment, and support from the Fondation’s curatorial and production teams, allowing them to explore crucial stages of creation: research, experimentation, and design. The program emphasizes sustainable production practices, providing comprehensive support and resources to the selected artist.

Le Phare à Lucioles (Le Phare a Lucioles)

Sault, France

Le Phare à Lucioles offers various types of residencies at its venue, Le M!, located in the rural and isolated village of Sault, at the foot of Mont Ventoux in the south of France. This creative center welcomes artists and researchers from around the world for research, writing, rehearsal, and creative work residencies lasting 5 to 20 days. The residencies include solo, group, family, team, and emergence options, each tailored to different needs. Artists are provided with individual rooms and workspaces, with a residency grant of €80 per day covering all travel and food costs. The program fosters a supportive environment with technical, administrative, and mediation assistance, promoting interaction with the local community.

Le Wonder

Bobigny, France

Le Wonder is an artist-run collective and residency space located in Bobigny, on the outskirts of Paris, France. Founded in 2013, it occupies large, repurposed industrial complexes and offers both individual and shared studios along with extensive technical resources. The organization emphasizes independence, experimentation, and collective work across a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, performance, and culinary practices. It fosters a collaborative environment where residents can engage deeply with the local and international art scene. Le Wonder runs a research and creation residency for international and French artists and curators outside the Paris region, focusing on experimentation rather than production. Artists receive financial support and access to comprehensive studio facilities and mentorship from members of the collective. The residency is embedded in a strong network of local art institutions and partners, enhancing artists’ professional development. It is supported by public funding and part of the Arts en Résidence network.

Lee Ufan Arles

Arles, France

Lee Ufan Arles, in partnership with Maison Guerlain, offers the Art & Environment Prize to support artists whose work resonates with themes of nature and the environment. This initiative provides a six- to eight-week residency in Arles, France, where the winner receives a production space and accommodation. The program fosters connections with local and international artists, curators, and the public, enabling the artist to develop and execute their project. The residency culminates in a summer exhibition at one of Lee Ufan Arles’ spaces. Open to artists of all disciplines and nationalities, the prize emphasizes originality, relevance, and coherence with environmental themes. The jury, chaired by Lee Ufan, includes prominent figures from both Lee Ufan Arles and Guerlain.

Les Hauts de Sancerre

Sancerre, France

Les Hauts de Sancerre is a luxury five-star hotel in a renovated 19th-century château overlooking the vineyards of Sancerre, France, with a strong emphasis on art through curatorial direction by Stanislas de Poucques, featuring exhibitions of artists like Emma Terweduwe and Roan van Oort. It hosts art displays both indoors and in its park, intertwining wine, design, and contemporary art in its intimate setting with eight rooms. No formal artist residency program for visiting artists is mentioned; it functions primarily as a hotel with integrated art programming.

LM Studio is an independent artist residency and gallery space located in the heart of Hyères, a picturesque town on the French Riviera. The program is open to a wide range of creative practitioners, including visual artists, writers, curators, designers, and art historians. Emphasizing flexibility, LM Studio offers a space for both solitude and community interaction depending on the artist’s preferences. Residents can use the opportunity as a creative retreat, engage with the vibrant local art scene, or present and sell their work in the onsite gallery located on a high-traffic pedestrian street. LM Studio is part of the “Parcours des Arts,” enabling residents to participate in local cultural activities and connect with other creatives and visitors. Artists live and work in a setting that fosters cultural immersion and everyday interaction with the town’s residents. With its strategic location between Marseille and Nice, LM Studio is well connected to major cultural events and institutions such as Villa Noailles. The studio supports a dynamic residency experience rooted in both contemporary practice and local engagement.

Maisons Daura

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France

Maisons Daura is an international artist residency program in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France, housed in the former home of Catalan painter Pierre Daura and managed by the Maison des arts Georges et Claude Pompidou contemporary art center. It supports contemporary creation across all disciplines through spring residencies (minimum 8 weeks, typically 3 months) for groups or collectives and autumn residencies (minimum 5 weeks, 1.5 months) for young Occitanie art school graduates and international artists, fostering exchange with local communities.

PAF, Performing Arts Forum

St Erme Outre et Ramecourt, France

PAF (Performing Arts Forum) is an artist-run residency located in a former convent in St. Erme, 150km northeast of Paris, France. It serves as a platform for professional and emerging practitioners and activists across performing arts, visual art, literature, music, new media, theory, and cultural production who seek to research and determine their own working conditions. The residency is initiated and run by artists, theoreticians, and practitioners themselves as a user-created, informal institution.

Pépinières Européennes de Création

Paris, France

Pépinières Européennes de Création is a European network supporting artistic residencies and creation programs for emerging artists across various disciplines, including multidisciplinary and visual arts projects. It partners with organizations to launch open calls for residencies in locations such as France, Poland, Italy, and Belgium, often providing grants like €10,000 plus accommodation. Recent calls include residencies focused on themes like the Art of Remembrance and illustration/graphic literature.

Pottery Farm Gallery Residency

Gers (near Toulouse), France

Pottery Farm Gallery offers short, focused residencies for creative professionals across disciplines. Located in the countryside with panoramic views of the Pyrenees, the retreat provides a calm, distraction-free environment with a mix of private rooms and shared/individual workspaces. Residents can work independently in the Studio Gallery, the secluded Pigeon Coop, or outdoor areas across the farm. The program emphasizes self-directed practice, reflection, and project development.

Relais de Camont

Ste.Colombe-en-Bruilhois, France

Relais de Camont, located in Gascony, Southwest France, is a year-round residency offering a peaceful, inspiring environment for artists, writers, photographers, and culinary creatives. Set in a restored 300-year-old farmhouse, this residency provides private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and shared workspaces, including a studio, kitchen, and expansive gardens along the Canal de Garonne. Residents are encouraged to pursue self-directed projects and can also participate in curated food-writing retreats. The program emphasizes creative independence and offers a safe, welcoming space for solo women travelers and small groups. With 2- to 4-week sessions, residents immerse themselves in the local culture, enjoy access to village markets, and benefit from the supportive atmosphere of the rural French countryside. The residency supports all stages of creative careers and fosters cultural exchange through its peaceful, collaborative environment.

Studio Faire

Nérac, France

Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space located in Nérac, South West France, offering residencies to a wide range of creative practitioners. Set in a historic 'Maison de maître' from around 1830, it provides a tranquil yet vibrant setting for artists, writers, musicians, and designers to focus on their work. The residency is self-funded and self-directed, aimed at fostering creativity and experimentation without the pressure of producing final works. For a 2-week period in March/April 2024, due to a cancellation, Studio Faire is open for applications. The residency includes a private double bedroom with retro decor, a small private office space overlooking the garden, and shared facilities. It's an ideal opportunity for creatives working in non-messy media to immerse themselves in the 'real' unspoilt France, surrounded by medieval villages, green hills, orchards, and vines.

The American Library in Paris

Paris, France

The American Library in Paris hosts an array of prestigious programs designed to foster cultural and intellectual exchanges across the Atlantic. Through the generous support of the de Groot Foundation, the Florence Gould Foundation, and the American Center for Art and Culture, the Library offers the Visiting Fellowship, Writer-in-Residence, Cultural Fellowship, and Composer-in-Residence programs. These initiatives provide creative professionals from various disciplines—including writers, researchers, artists, and composers—with the opportunity to engage deeply with their projects in the inspiring context of Paris. Participants are granted stipends ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to assist with travel, accommodation, and living expenses, encouraging a focus on creative output and cultural contribution. In addition to financial support, fellows gain access to the Library’s rich resources, private office spaces, and the chance to participate in the Library’s vibrant community through workshops, performances, and collaborative events. Each program underlines the Library’s century-long mission of enhancing Franco-American relations and supporting artistic and scholarly endeavors within this dynamic cross-cultural framework.