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With our partner Nessij
Presentation
NESSIJ, an association dedicated to supporting the Tunisian art scene, and the Cité internationale des arts have jointly developed a research and creation residency programme for artists based in Tunisia.
The aim of this programme is to encourage and facilitate the mobility of artists based in Tunisia and to expand their professional and artistic networks. The partners are committed to supporting each laureate’s project by providing them with professional support, networking opportunities, and a three-month funded residency in Paris.
The residency programme will welcome two laureates: one visual artist and one filmmaker or one performing artist (music, drama and directing, dance and choreography) at the Cité internationale des arts (Marais site).
They will benefit from:
- Support, meetings, and networking opportunities organised by the residency programme partners;
- A studio-apartment (a single living and working space) at the Cité internationale des arts;
- A living allowance of €1,000 per month;
- A production grant of €500 for the entire stay;
- Coverage of international return transport to Paris airports, visa fees, transport stamps, and travel insurance.
Current
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Calendar
Forwarding of applications:
From 02 December 2025 to 11 January 2026
Announcement of results:
March 2026
Residences:
From 02 July to 28 September 2026
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must:
- Live and work in Tunisia
- Have been practising professionally as an artist for at least five years
- Be a visual artist, filmmaker, or performing artist (music, drama and theater, dance, and choreography)
Joint or collective applications are not eligible.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of representatives from the programme partners. Please note that Nessij never participates in this process in order to ensure fairness and impartiality.
In addition to evaluating the candidates’ professional backgrounds, the jury members will pay particular attention to:
- The artistic quality of the applications and research projects submitted;
- The arguments presented regarding the necessity of this residency in France and at the Cité internationale des arts;
- The proposed work protocol and the contacts or partnerships already established with a view to developing a residency project.
Other questions
How to apply?
All applications are submitted online.
To submit your application, you need a google account. If you don’t have one, you can create one HERE.
If you are unable to access the online application form, please contact the Cité internationale des arts Residency Department: admissions@citedesartsparis.fr.
Please fill out the form as thoroughly and accurately as possible as you will not be able to modify your application once you have submitted it.
The application file must include the following documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages), in French or English;
- An artistic portfolio, in French or English, including images of works with complete captions (maximum 15 pages), with video links and audio files representative of the work where applicable (mp3, avi);
- A statement of intent, in French or English, in which candidates explain their motivations and their interest in joining the residency programme. They must justify why their current work requires a residency in Paris and at the Cité internationale des arts, from an artistic, career and professional network perspective (maximum 3 pages);
Conditions of residency
The laureates will be welcomed into live-in studios located on the site of the Cité internationale des arts in the Marais district. Ranging in size from 25 to 40m², the live-in studios are designed to combine research and creation with everyday life. They consist of a work room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a sleeping area. A live-in studio can accommodate up to two adults and one child up to the age of 10. Additional fees apply for accompanying persons.
Unfortunately, the live-in studios do not currently meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities, but we are working to address this issue for the future.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the accessibility of the Cité internationale des arts.
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