Organizer Information
The Musée Camille Claudel in Nogent-sur-Seine is dedicated to sculpture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with particular emphasis on the work of Camille Claudel. The residency is jointly organized with the Association Tournefou, a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural center in Pâlis, in the Aube department. Tournefou has operated as an artist residency and cultural venue since 2009, hosting artists, exhibitions, concerts, educational activities, and public programs. The residency is also supported by the Aube Departmental Council and private sponsors.
The program brings together two complementary locations approximately 30 km apart: the museum, with its historic sculpture collections, and Tournefou, a rural artist community focused on artistic practice, cultural exchange, and public engagement.
Title & Description
Musée Camille Claudel & Association Tournefou: Ceramic Artist Residency
Résidence pour artiste céramiste – Musée Camille Claudel & Association Tournefou is a paid research and creation residency for one ceramic artist from 20 September to 22 November 2027.
The selected artist will develop an original contemporary ceramic project inspired by the history of art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The project should establish connections between historical and contemporary artistic practices, the collections of the Musée Camille Claudel, the artist's own perspective, and the local territory.
The residency combines independent artistic research with public engagement. The artist will participate in two paid public mediation workshops, one at the museum and one at Tournefou, followed by a presentation of the completed residency work at the Musée Camille Claudel.
Categories
- Ceramic Art
- Sculpture
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Artist Residency
- Research & Creation
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to one professional or emerging ceramic artist working across traditional or contemporary ceramic practices. Applicants should:
- Propose an original project connecting contemporary creation with late 19th- and early 20th-century art history.
- Demonstrate a strong artistic practice and sensitivity to public engagement and education.
- Be able to work independently.
- Have a good command of French.
- Have access to or be able to use a vehicle, as transportation in the rural area is limited.
Program Benefits & Awards
- €1,550 TTC residency grant
- Full-board accommodation at Tournefou, valued at €3,000
- A 35 m² creative studio and independent accommodation or an individual room with shared facilities
- Two paid public workshops, at €100 TTC each
- €250 TTC for presentation rights for the end-of-residency presentation
- Up to €500 TTC toward materials
- Access to nearby kilns where required, as Tournefou itself does not have a kiln
- Final presentation of the work at the Musée Camille Claudel
- Opportunities for interaction with the public through museum and Tournefou activities
The residency period is covered by a contract with the Association Tournefou.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Applications can be submitted electronically to residencetournefou@gmail.com, with “Camille Claudel” in the subject line.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
- Residency: 20 September – 22 November 2027
- End-of-residency presentation: During/at the conclusion of the residency period; the exact date is not specified.
Location
Pâlis / Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis and Nogent-sur-Seine, Aube, Grand Est, France
Additional Details
The residency is particularly suited to artists interested in connecting ceramic practice, sculpture, art history, place, and public engagement. The selection committee will assess the artistic quality of applications and will give particular consideration to projects that approach art as a contribution to a shared future and demonstrate a perceptive, poetic perspective.
Tournefou provides studios, Wi-Fi, technical workshop facilities, accommodation, and meals. Because public transportation around Pâlis is limited, having a vehicle is required. A €200 accommodation deposit is also requested. Artists are expected to bring the materials necessary for their practice or plan sufficiently in advance for deliveries.