Kota

The Kota Residency Programme has no age limit and is open to individuals of all nationalities, provided they have been living and working in Indonesia for at least 7 years.

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

For one of the two residencies, special attention will be given to artists whose work addresses themes related to remote areas outside major urban centers in the archipelago or maintains ties to these regions.
Group applications (duos, collectives) are accepted, but only one set of benefits will be awarded: one flight ticket, one live-in-studio, one living stipend, and coverage of transportation costs.

Applications will be reviewed by a jury composed of representatives from the programme’s partners and qualified professionals.

In addition to evaluating applicants’ professional background, the jury will pay special attention to the artistic quality of the project, the reasoning provided for the added value of the residency experience in Paris and at the Cité internationale des arts, the proposed work protocol, and any existing contacts or partnerships in the framework of developing a residency project.

How to Apply?

Applications for the Cité internationale des arts commissions are submitted through the online form.

To apply, a Google account is necessary. If you do not have one, please create one HERE.

The application form must be fully completed and requires:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages), in English.

• A portfolio of artistic projects completed, in English, including visuals of works with full captions (maximum 15 pages), possibly with video links or representative audio files (MP3, AVI).

• A statement of intent (max. 2 pages), including in English: An overview of your artistic background and current practice; a description of the research or creation project you plan to undertake during the residency, including themes and methods; your reasons for carrying out this project in Paris, and specifically at the Cité internationale des arts (in relation to context, content, institutions, or potential collaborations); your motivation to take part in the life of the Cité and its diverse community of 300 residents.

Artists should present the reasons why their work necessitates this residency in Paris and at the Cité internationale des arts, from an artistic, career, and professional networking perspective (maximum 3 pages).

Residency Conditions

The laureates will be accommodated in live-in-studios located on the Marais site of the Cité internationale des arts. With a surface area ranging from 25 to 40m², the live-in-studios are designed to combine creative work and daily life. They consist of a workroom, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. A live-in-studio can accommodate up to two adults and one child up to 10 years old. Additional fees will be charged for accompanying persons.

Unfortunately, the proposed live-in-studios do not meet current accessibility standards for people with disabilities, but efforts are being made to address this for the future.

For any questions regarding the accessibility of spaces at the Cité internationale des arts, please contact us.