2–12
Residency programme offering artistic residencies from 2 to 12 months, for artists from all over the world, working in all disciplines.
Programme
Providing each artist with the necessary time to research, this programme allows the desiring artists 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 program enables artists to benefit from networking with the community of over 300 artists in residence, of all nationalities, disciplines, and generations, as well as with external professionals, depending on the project.
To better respond to the needs of artists, there are two residency options 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 programme 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).
About
Some key figures of the 2025-2025 edition:
• 72 laureates
• 36 nationalities
• 41 women
• 27 men
• 4 non-binary people
Eligibility criteria
This residency programme is open to French and foreign artists, curators and researchers active in the field of visual arts, performing 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 2023 or earlier are eligible
