Prisme

With our partner ADAGP

Presentation

In order to promote the mobility of French performing artists, ADAGP and Cité internationale des arts are joining forces to launch the fifth edition of a support programme enabling two artists based outside the Île-de-France region to benefit from a three-month research residency and professional support from Cité internationale des arts.

Although public, associative, and private initiatives have been working since the second half of the 20th century to redress the cultural disparities caused by an overly centralised geography, Paris remains a privileged place for encounters and opportunities. In order to meet the specific needs of artists wishing to draw on the Parisian context and network to further their artistic projects and professional careers, this residency will be supported by the Cité internationale des arts team.

At the end of this call for applications, two winners will be selected. One of the two residencies will be awarded to an emerging photographer (i.e. maximum of 5 years of professional activity) whose project addresses the theme of ecological issues.

All the information and practical questions are provided below (please consult these elements before submitting your application).

The residency

This program includes :

• A three-month residency at the Cité internationale des arts (Marais Site) from September 3 to November 27, 2026.

• A living allowance of 2 000 euros /month, that is 6 000 for the whole residency.

• An artistic and professional accompaniment.

• Networking opportunities with all artists of all nationalities, disciplines, and generations in residence, as well as with external professionals according to the projects of the two laureates.

Only one application will be selected.

Closed

Calendar

Forwarding of applications:

From 24 September to 05 November 2025

Announcement of results:

January 2026

Residences:

From 03 September to 27 November 2026

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The Timor-Leste Residency Programme is open to Timorese artists-researchers of all ages.

Applicants must:

• Have an artistic or research practice in the fields of visual and performance arts, music and sound research, live performance, writing, design, architecture-urbanism, curatorial practice, or art criticism

• Be able to demonstrate at least 5 years of professional artistic experience

• Be capable of communicating and engaging in either English or French

Applications will be reviewed by a jury composed of representatives from the programme partners and qualified individuals. In addition to evaluating the candidates’ professional backgrounds, the jury will focus on the artistic quality of the project, the value added by this residency in Paris, at the Cité internationale des arts, and the proposed work plan as well as any established contacts or partnerships in relation to the residency project.

Various questions

How to Apply ?

Each candidate may submit an application in French via THIS LINK on the ADAGP website.

The application file includes the following elements

• 1 curriculum vitae (4 pages maximum).

• 1 artistic file including about ten visuals of past works with complete captions (between 5 and 10 pages maximum), if necessary with video links, audio files representative of your work (mp3, avi)

• 1 cover letter including :

– A description of why your work justifies the need for this residency from both an artistic and professional networking point of view;
– The residency project you would like to carry out at the Cité internationale des arts;
– Desires and needs for support (between 2 and 4 pages maximum).

Residency Conditions

The laureates will be hosted in live-in studios on the Marais site of the Cité internationale des arts. Ranging from 25 to 40m², the studios combine research-creation and daily life, and include a work space, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. Each studio can accommodate up to two adults and one child under 10. Additional fees apply for companions and visitors.

Group applications must be submitted as follows, depending on the circumstances: applications accepted for group projects involving more than two artists remain exceptional, given the limited number of suitable studio-flats. The grant will be shared between the project collaborators.

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