Trame

What it is

This residency program at Cité internationale des arts was developed in partnership with the Ministère de la Culture to support artists working across disciplines. Applicants can pursue their practice within the Cité's international residency community in Paris. The program is open to artists from a range of artistic backgrounds.

Who it is for

French-speaking artists of all nationalities and disciplines who are professionally active and have been practising their art for at least five years.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Paris, France

When

October 18, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A studio-apartment in the Marais, €1,000 monthly living allowance, €1,000 research and production grant, visa fees coverage, travel insurance, and return transport to Paris, plus support from the Cité's network of cultural professionals for three months from March 3 to May 28, 2027.

What you need to apply

• Curriculum vitae
• Artistic portfolio presenting past projects
• Presentation note for the residency project specifying research-creation project, reasons for Paris residency, and motivations for the Cité
• Video links and audio files representative of your work
• Letters of recommendation

How long it takes

About 7 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.citeinternationaledesarts.fr/en/appels-a-candidature/trame/