Dreaming of time and space to fully focus on your creative practice – away from everyday distractions? The Cité internationale des arts Residency in Paris, supported by Creative Australia, offers artists (including writers) a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s great cultural cities while developing new work and expanding international networks.
Here are the details from their website:
The Cité internationale des arts residency is an opportunity for artists working across any artform area to direct their own program of activity and expand their practice and networks. There are four residencies on offer of three months each (with $15,000 support).
The Cité internationale des arts provides studio space to professional artists wanting to develop their practice in France. Every month, in partnership with 135 French and international organisations, the Cité’s two complementary sites welcome more than 300 artists from a wide range of disciplines for residencies lasting up to one year.
The diverse range of artists in residence at any one time allows for rich artistic conversations and potential for collaborations. The Cité has a vast network of contacts in Paris and wider France and can assist artists in developing their networks.
The complex provides facilities for artists including a print workshop and an exhibition space where artists can display their works, and an auditorium for events. The Cité also organises a program of open studios throughout the year.
Eligible artforms:
Community arts and cultural development, Dance, Emerging and experimental arts, First Nations arts and culture, Literature, Music, Theatre, Visual arts
Location, accommodation and workspace
The studio is in the Cité internationale des arts site in the Marais district. The studio is approximately 30 sqm, comprising of one large room off an entry, with a partitioned sleeping area, and a small kitchen and bathroom. The furniture is basic, with a bed, bookcase, small table, chairs and a dresser. A larger table and easel may also be requested if necessary.
The Cité is centrally located on the rue Hotel de Ville, which runs beside the Seine, approximately four blocks from the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre, and the Picasso Museum. There are four gallery districts in Paris, all within walking distance of the Cité. Close by is Le Marais, an area with many museums, commercial galleries, cheap restaurants, and coffee shops. The Cité is across the Seine from the Ile de Cité, which is the oldest part of Paris. The nearest metro stops are Pont Marie and St Paul.
Eligibility
Who can apply:
- only individuals may apply to this category
- you must be a practicing artist or arts worker
- you must be an Australian citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
- you can apply with a proposal in Community arts and cultural development, Dance, Emerging and experimental arts, First Nations arts and culture, Literature, Music, Theatre, Visual arts (excluding activities associated with feature film, television, or documentary).
You cannot apply if:
- you are a group or an organisation
- you have submitted another application to the same closing date of the Cité internationale des arts residency
- you have an overdue grant report
- you owe money to Creative Australia
- we will not accept applications from legally constituted organisations or groups.
Applications close: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 3:00pm (AEST)
To find out more about the residency, go to the Creative Australia website.
