Army Museum Photographic Residency

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Brief Description

The Army Museum in France is launching its third annual photographic residency in 2025. This residency is designed to support contemporary photographic creation and encourage innovative artistic projects that explore the museum’s themes and missions. The selected artist will create a unique photographic project that captures the museum’s atmosphere while engaging with historical and contemporary military topics.

Information and Application Details

  • Residency Type: Photographic Residency
  • Duration: June – November 2025
  • Location: Hôtel national des Invalides, Army Museum, France
  • Deadline: March 5, 2025
  • Application Fee: None

 

Eligibility

  • Open to professional photographers of all nationalities and ages.
  • Applicants must have previously exhibited or published their work.

 

Theme

Artists are encouraged to explore themes related to military history and contemporary armed forces, including:

  • France’s Armed Forces and Military Commitment
  • Post-1945 history: From the Cold War to today
  • Colonization & Decolonization: A Shared History
  • The Army-Nation Link & Civic Awakening

 

How to Apply

  • Apply online by filling out the registration form.
  • Submit the application file electronically via the provided platform.
  • Application materials should include:
    • Portfolio
    • CV
    • Project proposal

 

Submission Requirements

  • The project should align with the museum’s themes.
  • Artists must propose an original photographic project that can use any approach (documentary, reportage, experimental, etc.).
  • Selected candidates may be required to participate in museum events (e.g., European Night of Museums).

 

Selection Process

  • Application Opens: December 5, 2024
  • Deadline: March 5, 2025
  • Finalist Announcement: Early April 2025
  • Final Selection: End of April 2025

 

Program Benefits / Awards

  • Access to the Army Museum’s collections and archives
  • Dedicated workspace at the museum
  • Administrative, logistical, and technical support from the museum’s artistic referent
  • Increased visibility through exhibitions, interviews, and media coverage
  • Opportunity to contribute to the museum’s permanent photographic archive

 

Contact & Resources

  • Location: Hôtel national des Invalides, Army Museum, France

Website: https://www.musee-armee.fr/minerve-le-musee-de-demain/residence-photographique.html/

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