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

 

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

 

Website: https://www.institutfrancais.it/fr/palerme/residences-kultur-ensemble-2025#/