Andes~Sena

With our partner Institut français du Chili

With our partner Chilean Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage

Presentation

For the fourth consecutive year, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Chile, the Institut Français of Chile, and the Cité internationale des arts in Paris are launching a call for the residency programme Andes~Sena, aimed at artists and curators working and residing in Chile, to promote and facilitate their international mobility, as well as to expand their professional network.

Art that connects us: everyday artistic practices and forms of coexistence

In a context shaped by profound social, urban and cultural transformations, this theme invites reflection on creation as a practice rooted in everyday gestures, sensory experiences and shared spaces, thereby fostering social cohesion and collective ways of living together.

Beyond institutional frameworks and spaces traditionally dedicated to art, artistic practices can open up spaces for encounter, attentiveness, transmission and dialogue between individuals, territories and diverse narratives.

This residency invites artists to explore how art can inhabit everyday life, nurture forms of coexistence, activate collaborative and intercultural dynamics, and create connections between different contexts of life and experience, particularly between Chile and France.

The programme encourages research and creative approaches that attend to human relationships, uses, memories, forms of hospitality, civic dialogue, and the ways in which artistic practices can help imagine and share common spaces.

As part of this program, two three-month residencies are offered at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris:

A research-creation residency for artists
A residency for curators

This programme aims to respond to the varied socio-professional realities of artists and curators, by offering mobility from Chile to Paris within an international centre for research and creation, and by making time for reflection, research and encounters with the local artistic scene compatible.

The residency

The Cité internationale des arts is an artist residency located in the heart of Paris, bringing together artists and researchers and enabling them to carry out a creation or research project in all disciplines, without any production obligation.

The objective of the residency program is to facilitate mobility and support the research and expansion of the professional network of artists and curators rooted in the Chilean scene, by allowing them to benefit from privileged support, professional networking, and a three-month residency in Cité internationale des arts in Paris (Marais site), accompanied by financial support.

The program includes:

Professional support and networking with the community of 325 artists in residence, of all nationalities, disciplines, and generations, as well as with external professionals, according to the residency projects.
The opportunity to showcase the work developed during the residency at the open studio events of the Cité internationale des arts, which are attended weekly by professionals, artists, residents, and the general public.
The provision of a living and working space at the Cité internationale des arts.
A living stipend of 950,000 Chilean pesos gross per month.
A research/production grant of 950,000 Chilean pesos gross for the entire stay.
Coverage of round-trip transportation between Chile and the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, as well as travel insurance costs.
French language courses before and during the residency (a cost of 44,000 Chilean pesos for the purchase of educational materials remains the responsibility of the selected artists).

Current

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Calendar

Forwarding of applications:

From 17 June to 08 July 2026

Announcement of results:

September 2026

Residences:

From 03 November 2026 to 28 January 2027

Eligibility and selection criteria

To participate in the call for applications, the artist must:

Be of Chilean nationality or have a permanent residence permit in Chile.
Reside and work in Chile.
Be able to communicate in French or English.
Complete the application form in French or English found at the end of this document in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Be available for the entire residency period.
Present a project that falls within the following fields: visual arts, audiovisual and cinema, performing arts, music, writing, crafts, design, exhibition curator and/or art critic. Multidisciplinary projects are welcome.

Only applications from individuals who are legal adults are eligible. Moreover, it is only possible to apply for one of the two residencies. It is the responsibility of the selected candidates to have the necessary travel documents. These documents must be valid and up-to-date.

In addition to evaluating the candidate’s professional background, the jury members will pay special attention to:

The artistic quality of the portfolio and the research project presented;
The originality and quality of the research-creation proposal, as well as the arguments presented by the applicant on the added value of a residency in Paris and at the Cité internationale des arts, as set out in the letter of intent;
The relevance of the proposed work protocol and the contacts or partnerships already established in the perspective of this residency.

Various questions

How to apply?

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

Once the form is completed and submitted, you will not be able to modify it. Once the form has been completed and sent, you will no longer be able to modify it. Please complete this form carefully.

Documents required to apply

A detailed curriculum vitae (4 pages maximum), in French or English;
A portfolio, in French or English, including visuals of works with complete captions (15 pages maximum), if necessary with video links, audio files representative of the work (mp3, avi);
A statement of intent, in French or English (maximum 3 pages). In this document, you are invited to formulate:

— The key elements of your artistic or curatorial career;

— The research-creation project you wish to develop as part of the residency: this involves presenting the work processes or research you wish to carry out around the theme presented;

— The reasons why this project justifies the need for a residency in Paris, whether in terms of content, contacts or institutions;

— The reasons for being welcomed at the Cité internationale des arts, in contact with a community of 300 artists and researchers of all practices, nationalities and generations.

Terms and conditions of the residency

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.