Bridges
Residency programme for art critics
Programme
AICA International and the Cité internationale des arts have jointly developed a research residency programme aimed at art critics working and living abroad. The aim of this programme is to encourage and facilitate their mobility by supporting research projects on art criticism that can draw on the working environment provided by the Cité internationale des arts, the INHA and the AICA archives at the Archives de la Critique d’art in Rennes. This programme also provides an opportunity to foster encounters with the French art, critical and curatorial scenes, which may enrich the research projects of the successful applicants.
About
2 residencies per year
3 months’ residency
Programme created in 2026
Eligibility criteria
- Demonstrate at least five years of professional experience in the field of art criticism
- Be a current member of AICA at the time of application
- Reside outside mainland France
- Collective applications are not eligible
The partner of this programme :
Founded in 1950, the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) is a global organization that unites over 5,000 art professionals from 95 countries. Its mission is to promote art criticism as a discipline, protect the ethical and professional interests of its members, and foster international cooperation in the fields of artistic creation, dissemination, and cultural development. AICA encourages cross-cultural dialogue and defends the freedom of expression and thought across political, geographical, and cultural boundaries. With National Sections across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, AICA is committed to advancing art criticism and strengthening professional relationships worldwide.
