Sculpture 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.

Abstract Mag

Côte d’Azur, France

The Abstract Mag Summer Residency is a fully funded, two-week artist residency held in the South of France, providing 50 selected artists with an immersive creative experience. Open to artists working in painting, drawing, graphics, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and textile art, the program offers a chance to explore their practice in an inspiring setting. Participants will stay in a historic château with all expenses covered, including travel, accommodation, meals, and art supplies. The residency features excursions to major art institutions such as the Picasso Museum and Fondation Maeght, fostering cultural and artistic enrichment. At the end of the program, residents will participate in a group exhibition at a partner gallery, with their works featured in a printed publication. Additionally, 50 partnering galleries will consider the residents’ work for future collaborations. The program is designed to support artists in deepening their practice while engaging with a creative community in the culturally rich Côte d’Azur region.

ACEA – Ateliers de Création et d’Expression Artistique

France

Name of Residency: ACEA – Ateliers de Création et d’Expression ArtistiqueACEA invites emerging and established artists of all disciplines for a time and space away from their usual environments. We provide an opportunity for artists to reflect, research, create, and present in the small, rural village of Marnay Sur Seine, France. ACEA allows regional, national, and international artists the opportunity to exchange professional and emotive approaches towards new experiences and aesthetic realitie

Associaltion BeArtz

France

Artist Residencies and Workshops between the Pyrenees and the French coast

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 Tournefou

Palis, France

The Association Tournefou is a multidisciplinary artist residency program located in the village of Pâlis, France, offering residencies for visual arts, writing, arts and crafts, and other disciplines in a restored 18th-century farmhouse with workshops and accommodation. Residencies last a minimum of one month up to three months, are self-funded with costs around 1200-1400€ per month covering workshop, housing, and meals, and culminate in public presentations of work. It emphasizes creation, research, local integration, and exchanges between artists and the community.

Name of Residency: Atelier Artist in ResidenceAtelier Artist in Residence is a creative sanctuary dedicated to nurturing artistic expression across disciplines. Our mission is to provide artists with uninterrupted time and inspiring space to pursue their work in a supportive, immersive environment.Welcoming visual artists, musicians, writers, and textile artists, Atelier offers a haven for focused exploration and meaningful creative development. Residents are encouraged to engage deeply with the

Atelier Calder

Saché, France

Atelier Calder, established in 1989 in Alexander Calder's former studio and home in Saché, France, is the oldest artist residency program of its kind in the country, hosting international visual artists for three-month periods to create new work with technical and financial support. Artists receive accommodation in a furnished house, access to a 300 sqm studio equipped with tools, a €5,000 stipend, and €6,000 production budget, culminating in public open studio events. The program supports projects in visual arts like installation and sculpture, selected by a board including representatives from the Calder Foundation and French cultural institutions.

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.

Chateau d'Orquevaux (Château d'Orquevaux)

Orquevaux, France

The Chateau d'Orquevaux artist residency, set in France's tranquil Champagne-Ardenne, offers an idyllic environment for artists and writers. This program features private studios and bedrooms, set within a historic French chateau, providing a serene space for creative endeavors. All meals are included, allowing residents to fully immerse in their art without daily distractions. The Denis Diderot Grant, awarded to participants, assists with residency costs, highlighting the program's dedication to supporting artists. Community engagement is encouraged through artist presentations, literature nights, and group art activities, fostering a rich cultural exchange. The residency, accommodating around 15 artists at a time, ensures an intimate and supportive atmosphere. A welcoming champagne dinner introduces artists to the Chateau and fellow residents, setting the tone for a collaborative experience. The program, while offering vegetarian options, focuses on delivering a genuine regional culinary experience, enhancing the overall artistic journey.

COUR AVEC VUE

LA FOULERIE, France

Name of Residency: La FoulerieOffre de résidence : La Foulerie est un espace de retraite pour consacrer du temps et se concentrer sur vos activités créatives dans un environnement naturel accueillant des résidences multidisciplinaires depuis . L’objectif principal est que les artistes puissent se concentrer sur leurs idées et leurs projets, en valorisant la créativité et l’inspiration et en connectant, entre eux, la communauté locale et la nature. Un lieu de possibles où l’on est envoyé loi

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.

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 Fontaine Artist in Residence

France

La Fontaine Artist Residency is nestled in the peaceful countryside in Provence, France

Name of Residency: La Maison KintsugiOur objective is to nurture self-directed individual practice in an inspiring and supportive environment, where residents can find their own balance between creative practice, rest, social activities and exploring this fabulous area. The residency is currently open during the months of April, May, June and September, October, November.The Residency has a grand piano, keyboard, studios for drawing, painting, writing and photography.  We have desks, easels and

La Maison verte du jardin botanique

France

Name of Residency: La Maison VerteThe Botanical Garden of Marnay-sur-Seine (one hour from Paris) offers residencies of creation and research at La Maison Verte within the artistic program Pays’Art.La Maison Verte hosts artists for a residency of creation: from May to September. It hosts also artists for a residency of research during the winter: from October to April. For residencies of creation, la Maison Verte will organize a public presentation of the artist’s project.Artists can stay from 2

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.

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 Clos de Saman

Saman, France

Le Clos de Saman is an artist residency in Saman, France, offering a renovated barn with separate living quarters on the ground floor (kitchen, bathroom, bed for up to two people) and a 40m² light-filled studio on the first floor, ideal for painting, writing, composing, and similar projects. Additional facilities include a woodshed for sculpture/installations, shared workshop with tools, outdoor workspace, piano, synth, printer, basic art supplies, and WiFi. It provides a self-sufficient space with mountain views, located an hour south of Toulouse.

Le Moulin de La Barde

France

Name of Residency: Le Moulin de La BardeOur medieval watermill offers a unique residency program combining artistic freedom, historical depth, and natural immersion. We host artists for stays ranging from 2 to 4 weeks in a restored 11th-century mill, providing time and space to reflect, create, and connect with the surrounding environment.Each year, one artist is invited for a fully funded residency in exchange for the creation of a site-specific work. Additional residents are selected through a

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.

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.

Maison Latour

France

Name of Residency: Artistry AbroadLife drawing is the corner stone of most art practices and on this program we offer 5 full days of life drawing with different models daily. The focus is on self-discovery and bringing out ones talent through experimentation with mediums as well as learning the nuts and bolts of constructing the figure. The objective is to deepen one’s understanding of drawing the human figure, by increasing our ability to observe, whilst letting go of old fears and misconcept

Maison Les Buis

France

Name of Residency: Maison Les Buis Rural Artist RetreatOur objective is to offer space to help connect to the wonder child, to the spontaneity and the innocence of the ‘not knowing’. Receptivity is the keyword, we are all artists for we cannot help but create, the aim is to stay receptive, attentive so that we catch that precious moment of inspiration. This is important and can be a challenge in the midst of a busy world with information overload. This residency is about giving yourself Space an

Nancy B. Negley Artist Residency program

France

Name of Residency: The Dora Maar HouseThe Nancy B Negley Residency Program providesone to three months in residence at the Dora Maar Housea private bedroom and bath and a study or studio in which to worka travel award for travel from a fellow’s home to the Dora Maar Housea grant based upon the length of stay at the Dora Maar HouseResidency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: The Nancy B. Negley Artists Residency Program, based at the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, France, hosts resid

NG Art Creative

France

Name of Residency: NG Art Creative, Residency and Gallery, ProvenceNG Art Creative program offers the following:– Reside in a 17th century olive mill Moulin de Gréoux– Create work in a large studio equipped with professional lighting, easels, tables, and wall hanging space.– Access to an outdoor wet area to work with clay and/or other materials– Foster and support all creative endeavours to maximise their full potential– Guide and mentor into the commercial art world by residency di

Usine Utopik

Tessy-Bocage, France

Usine Utopik is a contemporary creation center in Tessy-Bocage, France, hosting artist residencies for visual artists (plasticiens) and contemporary writers in a rural setting within former horticultural greenhouses. It offers a platform for research, experimentation, and project development leading to public exhibitions in a 400m² space, having welcomed over 100 residents since . Residencies typically last two months, with six sessions per year from spring to fall, accommodating three artists at a time who collaborate on a final show.