L’AiR Arts Residency Paris – Atelier 11 Program

Name: L’AiR Arts Residency Paris – Atelier 11 Program
Start: 2026/05/01
End: 2026/10/31
Location: France

Organizer Information

L’AiR Arts Association is a Paris-based not-for-profit arts organization (association loi 1901) founded in 2016. It operates as an independent, artist-centered platform dedicated to fostering intercultural exchange through international residency programs and collaborative cultural initiatives. The organization is anchored in Montparnasse, historically one of the most significant international artist districts in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, closely associated with the École de Paris and major figures of modern art history.

Since 2021, L’AiR Arts has been actively involved in the preservation and activation of the historic Cité Falguière artistic community, including the last remaining studio of this landmark site: Atelier 11. This atelier now functions as an international arts research residency space, hosting artists, curators, writers, and cultural professionals from around the world. The organization’s mission is structured around four core pillars: intercultural exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation. Its programming is designed to support both independent artistic inquiry and collaborative engagement within the local Parisian and international art ecosystem.

Title & Description

L’AiR Arts International Arts Research Residency at Atelier 11 Cité Falguière, Paris

This residency program is an interdisciplinary research and production opportunity situated in a historically significant artistic environment in Montparnasse, Paris. It offers selected participants the chance to live and work in a shared yet professionally structured residency environment while engaging deeply with the cultural history of international artists in Paris.

The program is designed as a platform for intercultural dialogue and contemporary artistic research, encouraging participants to situate their practice within both historical and contemporary contexts. Residents benefit from direct exposure to Paris’s artistic infrastructure while developing individual or collaborative projects in a supportive environment.

The residency emphasizes four interconnected dimensions: intercultural exchange between international artists and cultural professionals; research into artistic, historical, and conceptual frameworks; professional development through networking and mentorship; and contemporary creation supported by studio access and a dynamic peer community.

Participants are encouraged to engage with the legacy of the École de Paris and the historical lineage of artists who worked in Montparnasse, while also contributing to contemporary dialogues in their respective disciplines. The residency fosters long-term professional relationships, encourages public presentations of work, and integrates artists into a broader network of cultural practitioners based in Paris and internationally.

Eligibility

Open to international artists and cultural professionals
Applicants at all career stages (emerging, mid-career, established)
Multidisciplinary practitioners across art, research, and curatorial fields
Individuals from all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds
Both solo applicants and collaborative proposals may be considered (depending on program format)
Strong emphasis on intercultural and interdisciplinary engagement

Program Benefits & Awards

Accommodation in Paris (private or shared options depending on program)
Access to shared studio/workspaces
Inclusion in a curated international artistic community (11–16 residents at a time)
Access to exhibition, presentation, and open studio opportunities
Networking with Paris-based cultural professionals and institutions
Participation in workshops, screenings, and public events
Library and research resources
Professional development support (for scholarship-supported residents)
Opportunity to develop and present artistic or research-based projects in a historically significant site

Some scholarship opportunities are available for applicants from underrepresented regions, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, or those nominated by partner institutions or supported by patrons.

Application Fee

Subsidised residency cost: 625 euros per week
Full cost residency: 1250 euro per week - for applicants who are able to raise their own funds or have already secured funding elsewhere to help cover the costs associated with the residency.

Residency participation fees apply depending on duration, accommodation type, and program selection. Fees are partially subsidized but vary per residency track. Limited scholarships are available.

Application Requirements

Applicants are generally expected to submit:

CV / Artistic biography
Portfolio of previous work (visual documentation, links, or PDFs)
Project proposal or statement of intent
Motivation letter explaining relevance to the residency
Contact information and personal details
Optional: letters of recommendation or institutional references (if available)

How to Apply?

Online Application

Key Dates

Spring review cycle Application Deadline: 30 April (each year)
Autumn review cycle Application Deadline: 31 October (each year)

Location

Paris, France

Additional Details

This residency operates within a historically charged artistic environment, directly engaging with the legacy of international modernism in Paris. The site itself, Atelier 11, is part of a broader cultural heritage initiative aimed at preserving and activating one of the last remaining studios of the historic Cité Falguière artists’ community.

Residents are encouraged to engage not only in individual production but also in dialogue-driven formats such as open studios, exhibitions, workshops, and informal presentations. The program does not impose mandatory production outcomes, allowing for research-driven and experimental approaches.

L’AiR Arts functions as a network-based platform, connecting residents to Paris-based artists, curators, and cultural institutions, strengthening long-term professional pathways beyond the residency period. The environment is urban, collaborative, and research-oriented, with a strong emphasis on intercultural understanding and artistic mobility.