Brief Description
The Kultur Ensemble Palermo Residency is a three-month artist residency in Palermo, Italy, organized by the Institut Français and the Goethe-Institut. The residency is open to young artists under 35 years old (born between 1991 and 2007), who are French or German residents/nationals. The residency focuses on projects related to Palermo, Sicily, or the Mediterranean and provides a shared studio, accommodation, and a grant.
Information & Application Details
- Deadline: March 9, 2025
- Location: Palermo, Italy
- Duration: 3 months
- Residency 1: April 15 – July 15, 2025
- Residency 2: September 15 – December 15, 2025
- Grant: €1,500 per month
- Budget: €500 for project expenses
- Accommodation: Private space
- Studio: Shared studio at La Bottega
- Travel Refund: Included
- Rent/Fee: Free
Eligibility
- Age requirement: Born between 1991 and 2007
- Nationality/Residency: Open to French and German residents/nationals
- Application Language: Must be submitted in both English and French or German
Theme
- Projects must have a connection to Palermo, Sicily, or the Mediterranean Sea
How to Apply
- Submit applications via email to: kulturensemblepalermo@gmail.com
- Required documents:
- Portfolio
- CV
- Motivation letter
- No application fee
Selection Process
- Applicants will be chosen based on their artistic project’s relevance to Palermo, Sicily, or the Mediterranean and their overall artistic merit.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Grant: €1,500 per month
- Project budget: €500
- Studio: Shared workspace at La Bottega
- Accommodation: Private housing
- Travel refund: Provided
- Exhibition space: Yes, with opportunities for a public showcase
Contact & Resources
- Institut Français Palermo
- Address: Via Paolo Gili, 4, 90138 Palermo, Italy
- Email: kulturensemblepalermo@gmail.com
- Deadline: March 9, 2025
Website: https://www.institutfrancais.it/fr/palerme/residences-kultur-ensemble-2025#/