The Art Explora foundation, in collaboration with the Cité internationale des arts, welcomes every year about twenty residents, artists and researchers from all over the world. This programme offers the possibility for artists and researchers to carry out research and creation work in the heart of Paris, in connection with the French artistic and professional scene. The residents’ work focuses on the theme of scientific and technological exploration and confronts the major social and environmental issues of our time.
Two programmes are offered The programme invites candidates to propose a project that questions contemporary issues, including new technologies, the links between art and science, and environmental and social issues.
SOLO
programme
For artists only, 6-month residency (2 sessions per year)
DUO
programme
For a collaboration between an artist and a researcher or scientist, or an artist collective (3-month residencies, 4 sessions per year)
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Eligibility
The programmes are open to artists and researchers of all nationalities, with no age limit. Eligible artists are those who can justify a minimum of five years of professional activity.
In addition to the evaluation of the candidate's professional background, the committee members pay particular attention to the quality of the project, its link with the theme of the residency (art & science, as well as exploration) and the importance of its location in France for the advancement of its research.
- Eligible artistic disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, digital arts.
- Eligible areas of research: humanities, social sciences, sciences, technological innovation & sustainable development, art criticism & curating.
Each resident will benefit from:
A 6-month residency (SOLO programme) or a 3-month residency (DUO programme) at the Cité internationale des arts in Montmartre
A studio apartment of about 50m2 (only one double bed), fully equipped and furnished
A grant of 1,000 euros per month
A production grant of up to 3,000 euros, delivered upon justification
A round trip to the residence
NB: Each studio is composed of one bedroom with a double bed, a workspace, a kitchen and a bathroom and can host one resident.
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