Call for Applications: Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program 2027 – Fully Funded Residency for Artists and Cultural Professionals Worldwide

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

About the Program

Applications are now open for the 2027 Institut français x Cité internationale des arts residency program. The program is open to artists and cultural professionals who have been residing outside of France for at least 5 years and who wish to develop a research and creative project in Paris during a three-, six-, or nine-month residency. The residency is a collaboration between the Institut français and the Cité internationale des arts, offering artists and cultural professionals from around the world the opportunity to work in Paris, one of the world’s leading cultural capitals.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be supported by one or more associated partners
• Have resided outside French territory on a permanent basis for at least 5 years
• Be engaged in a recognized professional endeavor
• Be free from any professional obligations for the entire duration of the residency
• Demonstrate autonomy and have a professional-level command of French and/or English

Residency Benefits

The Institut français de Paris covers the monthly costs associated with the individual studio apartments at the Cité internationale des arts. These are located in the Marais district (18 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris 4th arrondissement). They are furnished, equipped with Wi-Fi, and feature a workspace with a sleeping area, a bathroom, and a kitchenette.

The artist’s partner(s) are responsible for:

• A residency stipend (of at least €1,100 per month)
• The artist’s international travel
• The artist’s insurance (health, repatriation, liability)
• Visa fees, if necessary

Additional services (accompanying person, rehearsal studios, group workshops, French language classes, etc.) are the responsibility of the artist.

Length of Stay

3, 6, or 9 months

Residency periods must follow the schedule below:

• Arrival: April 9, 2027 – Departure: July 5, 2027
• Arrival: July 9, 2027 – Departure: October 4, 2027
• Arrival: October 8, 2027 – Departure: January 3, 2028
• Arrival: January 7, 2028 – Departure: April 3, 2028

Applicants may indicate their preferences regarding residency dates. The French Institute’s Residency Program reserves the right to adjust the duration and timing of the residency according to the program’s schedule.

Evaluation Criteria

• The candidate’s professional background
• The artistic and intellectual quality of the project
• The proposed work plan for the residency
• The connection to the French and Île-de-France art scenes and professional contacts already established locally

How to Apply

Application Link: Click here