Organizer Information
The Association Chalet du Parc is a cultural initiative based in Lyon, France, operating within the iconic Parc de la Tête d’Or. Designed as a multidisciplinary cultural venue, the Chalet du Parc combines artistic programming, ecological awareness, and public engagement through exhibitions, workshops, and community-oriented events. The organization positions itself as a “living space” where culture, gastronomy, and environmental consciousness intersect.
This residency program is developed in partnership with Maison Gutenberg, a creative production and curatorial platform known for supporting contemporary artistic practices through exhibitions, publishing, and artist accompaniment. Maison Gutenberg plays a key role in providing curatorial, artistic, and technical support throughout the residency program. Together, the two entities aim to establish a sustainable creative ecosystem that fosters experimentation and dialogue around urgent ecological and societal issues.
Title & Description
Chalet du Parc Artistic Residency 2026–2027
The Chalet du Parc launches its inaugural call for three artistic residencies running across the 2026–2027 cultural season. These residencies are conceived as a laboratory for ecological and societal creation, inviting artists to develop research-driven projects that respond to contemporary environmental challenges and human behaviors.
Located in the heart of the Parc de la Tête d’Or in Lyon, the residency offers a unique context where artists engage directly with a vibrant public space, its ecosystems, and its diverse users—both human and non-human. Projects are expected to be rooted in the local territory of the Lyon Metropolis while maintaining a broader conceptual relevance.
Rather than purely didactic approaches, selected artists are encouraged to produce work that evokes emotion, stimulates reflection, and inspires action. Themes include urban nature, sustainable food systems, ecological practices, and everyday environmental responsibility.
The first residency (September–December 2026) may resonate with the concurrent exhibition “France, un album de famille” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Hervé Le Bras, offering an additional contextual layer for artistic exploration.
Each residency culminates in a public exhibition lasting approximately one month, transforming the studio into a hybrid space of production and presentation.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Contemporary Art Practices
- Installation
- Sculpture
- Mixed Media
- Socially Engaged Art
- Eco-Art / Environmental Art
Eligibility
- Open to French and international artists
- Open to emerging and established artists (emerging profiles are encouraged)
- Artist collectives are eligible (same budget conditions apply)
- All visual art disciplines and media are accepted, provided they are compatible with the residency space
- At least one selected artist per year must be based in or originate from the Lyon Metropolis
- Applicants must propose a research-creation project specifically developed for this residency context
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist fee (research & creation): €3,300 (incl. tax)
- Production grant: €2,400 (incl. tax)
- A dedicated 30 m² studio space exhibition area
- Curatorial, artistic, and technical support by Maison Gutenberg
- Financial support for exhibition production and documentation
- Coverage of exhibition installation costs (within reasonable limits)
- Opportunity to present a final public exhibition (1 month)
- Strong engagement with local audiences through cultural mediation
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- A project proposal/note of intent (max. 2 pages), outlining:
- Research and artistic approach
- Connection to the Chalet du Parc, Parc de la Tête d’Or, or Lyon territory
- Proposed mediation activities
- Preferred residency period (among the three available slots)
- Portfolio (max. 10 pages)
- Artistic CV
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email: residence@chaletduparc.fr
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Selection Results Announcement: 20 June 2026
Residency Schedule (Indicative):
- Residency 1: 7 September 2026 – 3 December 2026
- Exhibition: 3 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
- Residency 2: 11 January 2027 – 18 March 2027
- Exhibition: 18 March 2027 – 18 April 2027
- Residency 3: 25 April 2027 – 1 July 2027
- Exhibition: 1 July 2027 – 29 August 2027
Location
Lyon, France
Additional Details
- Artists are required to actively engage in cultural mediation, including:
- At least two public workshops
- Weekly open studio sessions
- Collaboration with mediation teams
- Guided exhibition tours and partner events
- The residency emphasizes eco-conscious production, encouraging:
- Use of recycled or bio-based materials
- Local production methods
- Reduction of transport and environmental impact
- The studio is integrated within the exhibition space and partially visible from outside, offering a high level of public interaction
- The program values territorial anchoring, interdisciplinary dialogue, and socially engaged artistic practices