Brief Description

The Nora Residency Program, coordinated by the Association des Centres Culturels de Rencontre (ACCR) and supported by the French Ministry of Culture, is a program designed for artists, researchers, and cultural professionals in exile from conflict-affected countries. It offers a residency at French Cultural Encounter Centers to help participants integrate into French artistic, cultural, and intellectual networks.

Information and Application Details

  • Program Duration: Variable
  • Deadline: March 9, 2025
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Application Process: Online submission
  • Application Fee: None

 

Eligibility

  • Open to artists, researchers, and cultural professionals
  • Must be residents of France
  • Must have recently arrived in exile from a country in open conflict
  • Students are not eligible

 

How to Apply

  • Online application through the ACCR website
  • Required materials:
    • Portfolio
    • CV
    • Project Description

 

Submission Requirements

  • Portfolio showcasing previous work
  • CV highlighting artistic or research background
  • Detailed project proposal

 

Selection Process

  • Applications are reviewed by the ACCR team and partners
  • Selection is based on artistic and research merit, as well as relevance to the residency’s mission

 

Program Benefits or Awards

  • Grant of 1,200€ per month
  • Private accommodation provided
  • No rent or participation fee
  • Travel refund
  • Exhibition opportunity

 

Contact and Resources

  • Address: Association des Centres culturels de rencontre, Hôtel de Massa, 38 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014 Paris, France

 

Website: https://www.accr-europe.org/fr/les-residences/appel-a-candidature-residences-nora-2025/

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