Organizer Information
This open call is jointly organized by Arts en résidence – Réseau national, a French national network founded to support and structure artist residencies in the visual arts sector, and Red Quincho, a national network of artist residencies in Argentina.
Arts en résidence is composed of a large group of member institutions across France and focuses on improving working conditions for artists in residence, fostering collaboration, and developing professional standards within the residency ecosystem. Red Quincho, established more recently, brings together more than 30 Argentine residency spaces and cultural operators with a shared goal of strengthening the visibility, inclusivity, and sustainability of residency practices across Argentina. The project is additionally supported by the French Institute in Argentina, highlighting its international cultural cooperation dimension.
Together, these organizations aim to create a structured dialogue between the French and Argentine contemporary art scenes through a nomadic curatorial residency model.
Title & Description
Curatorial Nomadic Residency Argentina 2026
This open call invites one curator, art critic, or researcher from the French art scene to participate in a six-week nomadic curatorial residency in Argentina, taking place between 5 October and 15 November 2026.
The residency is conceived not as a production-based program, but as a research-driven journey focused on encounters, exchanges, and field observation. The selected participant will travel through four different Argentine residency contexts, each hosted by a member of Red Quincho, and will engage directly with local artists, curators, and cultural practitioners.
The program’s core objectives are twofold:
- To support deep engagement with the Argentine contemporary art scene through structured encounters across multiple territories.
- To observe and analyze the functioning of the Argentine residency ecosystem, contributing to a comparative reflection on residency models in France and Argentina.
The residency also includes a broader curatorial research dimension linked to international cooperation and network-building practices in the arts.
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Art Criticism
- Artistic Research
- Visual Arts (contemporary art context)
- Cultural Studies / Field Research
Eligibility
- Be based in or professionally active within the French art scene
- Work professionally as a curator, art critic, or researcher in contemporary art
- Have demonstrated engagement with residency structures or professional art networks
- Have a good understanding of the French residency landscape
- Be able to communicate fluently in Spanish (mandatory)
- Hold a valid passport covering the full duration of travel and up to four months after return
- Be able to issue invoices (have a SIRET or equivalent professional status)
- Be available for the full residency period
The call is not restricted by age or nationality beyond the requirement of professional anchoring in France.
Program Benefits & Awards
The selected participant will receive:
- International round-trip flight coverage (France–Argentina)
- Domestic travel costs within Argentina
- A €3,000 research grant for the six-week residency period
- €300 fee for public restitution in France
In-kind support includes:
- Accommodation in all residency locations
- Dedicated workspace (desk, internet access)
- Personalized local mentorship in each host institution
- Professional facilitation by both Arts en résidence and Red Quincho networks
Participants are also expected to contribute documentation of their process (notes, images, observations) for communication and archival purposes.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted in English only via an online form and include:
- A motivation statement explaining interest in the program and relevance to professional trajectory
- A short text outlining the curatorial approach and methodology
- A statement describing interest in residency systems and professional networks
- A CV (maximum 2 pages)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 28 May 2026
- Selection Process: Pre-selection by Arts en résidence members, final selection in June 2026 by Red Quincho
- Residency Period: 5 October – 15 November 2026
- Residency Duration: 6 weeks
- Public restitution in France: End of 2026 (exact date to be announced)
Location
Argentina (nomadic format across multiple cities):
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Salta
- Tucumán
Additional Details
The residency is structured as a network-based nomadic research experience, emphasizing dialogue rather than production. Each host institution plays a facilitative role in connecting the participant with local artistic ecosystems. The program also includes a comparative research dimension on how residency networks operate in different geopolitical and cultural contexts.
The participant is expected to actively document their experience and contribute to the visibility of the program through regular updates. A public restitution event will be organized in France at the end of the program to share insights and reflections from the residency.