Organizer Information
Lumière d’Encre is a French association loi 1901 and a contemporary art center and photography hub located in Céret, France. Founded to support artistic experimentation and cultural engagement, the center emphasizes professional development for artists and offers resources including black-and-white and digital photography laboratories, a 40 m² studio, and access to a network of local institutions and collaborators. The organization also integrates pedagogical and mediation programs, connecting artists with schools, social structures, and the public.
Title & Description
Photographic Residency Céret 2026/2027 – Lumière d’Encre
This residency invites a professional photographer, photojournalist, or visual artist to explore the theme “Water”, reflecting on its social, ecological, and cultural significance. Over a period of 8–12 weeks, participants will develop a research-driven photographic project, rooted in the local context of Céret, a border territory blending urban and rural landscapes between France and Spain.
The residency aims to:
- Support experimentation and critical reflection on water as a vital resource.
- Foster production of a coherent visual narrative in line with contemporary environmental and cultural issues.
- Enable public engagement through exhibitions, workshops, and presentations.
- Provide opportunities for pedagogical interventions, including school or community workshops.
Throughout the residency, participants benefit from technical support, artistic guidance, and a networked context to develop their projects for both exhibition and broader dissemination.
Categories
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Documentary Photography
- Research-based Practices
- Interdisciplinary Practices
Eligibility
- Open to professional photographers and visual artists (including photojournalists and documentarists).
- Artists of any nationality who can physically participate in Céret, France.
- Candidates must demonstrate a prior portfolio and engagement with photographic or visual practice.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Residency grant: €3,900 gross.
- Travel allowance: Up to €800 (on receipt).
- Meal allowance: Up to €400 (on receipt).
- Production and printing budget: Up to €2,500.
- Additional compensation for pedagogical and mediation activities (workshops, school projects).
- Access to photography laboratories (digital and analog) and studio space.
- Local network and exposure through exhibitions and public events organized by Lumière d’Encre.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a single PDF dossier including:
- Project proposal describing the planned work on water.
- Short statement on the artistic approach and methodology.
- Portfolio of previous work (visual dossier).
- Updated CV.
- Proposal for pedagogical or community workshops.
- Contact information (physical and digital).
How to Apply?
- Email: candidature@lumieredencre.fr
- Mail: Lumière d’Encre, Place Pablo Picasso, 66400 Céret, France (must include PDF copy).
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 13 April 2026
- Pre-selection Announcement: 10 May 2026
- In-person Meetings with Pre-selected Artists: 9–15 June 2026
- Final Selection Announcement: 30 June 2026
- Residency Period: September 1, 2026 – June 2027 (8–12 weeks, flexible scheduling)
Location
Céret, France
Additional Details
- Strong commitment and on-site presence are required.
- The residency encourages experimentation, research-based approaches, and community engagement.
- Work produced during the residency will be exhibited locally and may continue to be used for educational and promotional purposes after the residency.
- Technical support includes access to darkroom and digital labs, as well as a studio for shooting.
- Artists may conduct workshops in schools, social structures, or other community settings.