Ongoing
Overview
L’AiR Arts supports intercultural artistic exchange through international arts residency programs. The aim is to promote diversity, inclusion, and international understanding through artistic and cultural heritage.
Historical and Cultural Context
The residency program is based in Montparnasse, a historic hub for international artists in the early 20th century. This location grounds the program’s contemporary arts commitment within a historical perspective, mirroring the legacy of the École de Paris. Residents explore Paris, stay comfortably, and gain an insider’s view of the role international artists have played in the city from the late 19th century to today.
Program Pillars
The L’AiR Arts residency program is supported by four main pillars:
Intercultural exchange
Research
Professional development
Contemporary creation
Residency Purpose
The multidisciplinary residency programs aim to foster cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between international artists and cultural professionals within the local art ecosystem. Participants build lasting connections with fellow residents, expand their networks, and present their work to the public.
Program Opportunities
L’AiR Arts offers an experimental multidisciplinary platform for self-directed projects alongside curated group programs. There are also arts residencies for local professionals, partner programs, and events open to a broader community.
Note
Program placement is currently limited due to the rehabilitation project of the residency at the historic Atelier 11.
INTERNATIONAL ARTS RESEARCH RESIDENCY
L’AiR Arts is committed to supporting intercultural artistic exchange through international arts residency programs, while promoting diversity, inclusion and international understanding through artistic and cultural heritage. Just like L’AiR Arts historical base at Atelier 11, our residency program mirrors the symbol for equality = a horizontal exchange between artists and cultural professionals from various cultural backgrounds, of different ages and genders, working in various disciplines and at all stages of their professional careers.
Located in Montparnasse, known as a historic hub for international artists in the beginning of the 20th century, the L’AiR Arts residency program grounds its commitment to contemporary arts within a historical perspective. Focusing on intercultural artistic exchange as the legacy of the École de Paris, the residency not only provides the opportunity to explore Paris and have a space in which to comfortably stay and work, it also offers an insider’s view into the important role that international artists have played in Paris from the late 19th century to the present day.
L’AiR Arts residency program is supported by 4 main pillars:
intercultural exchange
research
professional development and;
contemporary creation
The purpose of our multidisciplinary residency programs is to foster cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between international artists and cultural professionals within the local art ecosystem. During the residency, participating artists and cultural professionals build lasting connections with fellow residents, expand their network, and present their work to the public.
An experimental multidisciplinary platform, the L'AiR Arts residency program offers opportunities for self-directed projects that run alongside curated group programs, arts residencies for local professionals, partner programs and events open to a broader community.
Please note: due to the current efforts on the rehabilitation project of our residency at the historic Atelier 11, program placement is limited and determined according to resource and staff availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as and when residency dates become available.
2025 Call for Partner Institutions
In preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the historic Atelier 11 Cité Falguière, L’AiR Arts is inviting cultural, academic and arts institutions worldwide to become partners in this unique living heritage initiative by creating art residency opportunities for their candidates in Paris.
Established in 1875, Atelier 11 stands as the last surviving studio of the world’s longest-running international artists’ residency still in operation. Once a thriving L'École de Paris hub boasting home-ateliers of Gauguin, Foujita, Modigliani, Brancusi and Soutine, it hosted hundreds of French and international artists throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Recently recognized as a heritage site, Atelier 11 is scheduled to undergo rehabilitation to continue welcoming artists and cultural professionals as an International Arts Research Residency.
To celebrate the inclusive history of the École de Paris and to foster intercultural exchange, L’AiR Arts launches a global call for partner institutions interested in offering art residency opportunities for their candidates at Atelier 11 in Paris. Residents must receive support from one or more cultural partners who assume responsibility for covering the costs associated with the residency.
Find out more about the terms of the Atelier 11 partner residency program (FR & EN document)
RESIDENT PROFILE
Atelier 11 residency program is designed for artists and cultural professionals of all ages, from all countries and all creative disciplines who wish to develop their artistic research and/or project in Paris.
RESIDENCY DURATION
Two weeks to two months
TERMS OF RESIDENCE
Partner institution(s) help to offset the costs of upkeep and preservation of the historic Atelier 11 residency, while also creating a nurturing and productive environment for the residents. Atelier 11 residency offers two individual furnished living studios, communal work and exhibition space, research library and a meeting room with a fully equipped kitchen. The residency also provides programming, communications and event support based on individual project needs. In addition to contributing towards the residency program, partner institution(s) cover the cost of return travel and provide the resident with a living allowance; they also ensure that the resident has a visa and insurance covering medical expenses and civil liability for the duration of the residency.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applications for residencies starting in 2025 must be submitted via our online platform before September 20, 2024.
CONTACT
For corporate partnerships and donations, please visit our support page.
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