Organizer Information
The Fiminco Foundation is a major contemporary art institution located in the FAST cultural district (Romainville/Grand Paris), France. Spanning 50,000 m², the Foundation is dedicated to supporting the creative process and professional development of international artists. By providing high-end technical facilities and fostering cross-disciplinary exchanges, the Foundation acts as a catalyst for contemporary creation while promoting cultural access to the wider public.
Title & Description
La Fabrique des Arts 2026 Residency Season.
This flagship program is divided into three distinct factories: La Fabrique des Arts Visuels, La Fabrique des Arts Vivants, and La Fabrique des Métiers d'Art. The residency is designed to provide a working environment conducive to the expansion of artistic practices, offering access to specialized workshops for ceramics, 3D printing, weaving, screen printing, and more. Residents benefit from a structured ecosystem of curatorial assistance, administrative support, and professional networking sessions with collectors, curators, and gallery owners.
Categories
Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Design, Ceramics, Textiles, Photography.
Eligibility
- Visual Arts: Open to major French and international visual artists (individual applications only).
- Performing Arts (x ADAMI): Open to artists/groups (up to 3) supported by a French private law structure and with a professional track record in recognized venues.
- Crafts & Design: Open to individual French and international craftspeople and designers of legal age.
- Applicants must be adults and commit to a continuous, daily presence on-site.
- Note: Each call for applications is capped at 500 submissions.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Production Grant:
- Visual Arts: €5,000 for the 10-month term.
- Crafts: €2,500 for the 5-month term.
- Performing Arts: €850 per month, per artist.
- Housing & Studio: On-site living and working spaces provided.
- Workshops: Access to state-of-the-art construction, 3D printing, photography, and textile studios.
- Professional Development: Curatorial support, networking meetings, and French language courses for international artists.
- Exhibition: Participation in Open Studio days and potential rehearsal/performance showings.
Fees
- Application Fee: Free to apply.
- Participation Fee: None; however, additional costs apply for occasional guests.
Application Requirements
- Projects must be well-defined and detailed.
- Visual Arts & Crafts: Portfolio and project proposal (Individual).
- Performing Arts: Project involving at least one artist on stage, supported by a French entity (Max 3 people).
- Submission must specify a main practice for technical allocation.
- Documents must be downloaded and completed to access the final Google Form portal.
How to Apply?
Interested artists must download the specific open call PDF for their discipline and follow the link to the official application form. Apply via Fondation Fiminco Website
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 10, 2026 (Midnight CET).
- Shortlist Selection: End of June 2026.
- Final Results Announcement: End of July 2026.
- Residency Durations: 2 months (Performing Arts), 5 months (Crafts), 10 months (Visual Arts).
Location
France, Romainville (Grand Paris).
Additional Details
Accommodation is strictly private and limited to the artist; pets are not allowed. The residency requires a daily presence, and multidisciplinary artists are asked to specify a primary practice to determine technical support needs.