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2—12
Presentation
Every year, the Cité internationale des arts launches a residency program untitled 2—12, open to all artistic disciplines (visual arts, performing arts, music and writing).
Providing each artist with the necessary time to research, this program gives the desiring artists the opportunity to apply, upon submission of a project, for residencies lasting between two and twelve months, between September 2026 and August 2027. Participation in the 2—12 programme enables artists to benefit from networking with the community of 325 artists in residence, of all nationalities, disciplines and generations, as well as with external professionals, depending on the project.
The residency
To better respond to the needs of artists, there are two residency as part of the 2—12 programme:
→ Live-in studio residency, a living space and a working space
→ Working studio residency, without accommodation
The recipients of this program are responsible for financing their residency, whether they are applying for a live-in studio or a working studio.
→ The live-in studio option includes the provision of furnished accommodation (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen) and a workspace for the duration of the residency. They are equipped with a wifi Internet connection. Some can be equipped with pianos. The surface area of the live-in studios varies between 25 to 50 m². The provisional minimum monthly fee is €635, which may vary according to the size of the space (these rates are to be confirmed upon selection and may evolve in 2026). Residents may share their accommodation with an adult and/or a child under 10 years old, for which a supplement will be charged.
→ The working studio option is for artists and culture professionals who only need a working space. This option is organized around the provision of a furnished workspace (worktable, seating, shelves) with a collective water point, located on the Montmartre site of the Cité internationale des arts, for the duration of the residency. Work studios vary in size, from 16 to 45 m², and are all equipped with a wifi Internet connection. The monthly fee for a work studio is between €265 and €680, depending on the size of the space (these rates are to be confirmed upon selection and may evolve in 2026).
Current
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Calendar
Forwarding of applications:
From 18 November 2025 to 18 January 2026
Announcement of results:
End of April 2026
Eligibility criteria
These residencies are open to French and foreign artists, curators and researchers active in the field of visual arts, music, writing (cinema, theatre and literature).
- Artists must have at least 5 years’ experience in their artistic career
- Applicants must be over 18, with no age limit. The call is not open to students.
- Candidates must not have benefited from a residency at the Cité internationale des arts in the last two years.
Artists who have terminated their residency in 2022 or earlier are eligible.
Selection committee
A committee composed of experts in their field studies the applications and selects the recipients.
In addition to evaluating the candidate’s professional background, the members of the jury pay particular attention to the project’s artistic quality, the arguments explaining the added value of doing a residency in Paris, the work protocol envisaged and to any contacts or partnerships that have already been established.
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.
You will need to upload the following documents:
Before completing the online application form, please make sure you have scanned copies of the following documents to hand (PDF format).
- 1 curriculum vitæ (4 pages maximum)
- 1 portfolio of your past work (between 5 – 20 pages maximum)
- 1 summary of the project that you want to work on during the residency (2 – 4 pages)
- Examples of your work: links to videos and audio files (mp3, avi)
- A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation (in French and/or English)
How to apply as a duo / group?
With a surface area ranging from 25 m2 to 50 m2, the live-in studios are designed to meet the needs of work and everyday life. They consist of a workspace, a kitchen, a bathroom and a sleeping area. A live-in studio can accommodate up to two adults and a child up to 10 years old.
Duo applications must be submitted as follows, depending on the case:
- In the case of a joint project, make one application on behalf of both artists
- For two different projects, submit two separate applications (please indicate in the “observations” section at the end of the form that you wish to share a studio and specify the name of the second applicant.)
Applications for collective projects involving the accommodation of more than two artists are not accepted due to the limited number of suitable live-in studios.
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