Short Description
CHB has been dedicated to hosting and fostering the creativity of artists from all backgrounds and disciplines since 2020. As a women-led community, we prioritize supporting women, trans and non-binary artists, and, in an intersectional approach, we are open to considering all projects aimed at combating discrimination in general.
CHB is a place for community living and positive interaction with nature and eachother.
Eligibility
The program welcomes both accomplished practitioners and emerging candidates demonstrating significant potential for artistic development. Applicants are assessed based on their existing body of work as well as the quality and relevance of their proposed residency project to be developed at CHB.
The program invites artists, writers, architects, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and researchers across diverse disciplines to pursue independent or collaborative projects of varying scales. Residents receive access to comprehensive work and accommodation facilities, including ten hectares of land, pasture areas, a pond, and undisturbed natural surroundings featuring pristine flora and fauna.
Selection priority is given to projects that would derive distinct benefit from dedicated fieldwork and engagement with the unique environmental resources available at the residency location.
Submission Requirements
- Name, Age, Adress, Email, Phone number
- Pitch of your project proposal (max. 700 characters)
- Short biography including a brief description of the applicant’s practice (max 1000
characters)
Introduce yourself briefly, describe your background and artistic practice, focusing
on your main influences and the evolution of your work. - Project proposal (max. 2 pages):
• Detail the specific work you intend to accomplish during the residency at CHB.
• Explain why CHB is the ideal place for the development of your project.
• Mention the networks and environments you plan to leverage your project.
• How this project fits within your broader artistic practice. - Portfolio
How to Apply
Please send us a PDF file with the following information to this address: residences@c-h-b.fr
Program Benefits & Awards
This fee covers accommodation in a private bedroom with ensuite or shared bathroom, meals, and access to all our facilities.
Depending on the needs outlined by their residency project, residents will be granted exclusive or shared use of additional studio space. CHB will provide assistance when and where possible, but Residents are responsible for obtaining their own visas or other necessary travel and residency documents. Residents must also make sure they have valid insurance to cover medical assistance and accidents during their stay in France.
Once on site, residents will receive support from our team for their production needs, to the extent of CHB Art’s human and material resources.
In the event of a residency grant, the artist’s remuneration will be defined in a contract between CHB and the artist prior to arrival.
Entry Fee
20€ / Day
Location
Loire, France
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 18 November 2025
Website Link: https://arts.c-h-b.fr/
