Short Description

Since 1967, the Power Institute has maintained a studio at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris for artists, curator,s and researchers. Applicants can apply for one of three categories:

  • Category C: University of Sydney staff members or PhD candidates.
  • Category A: Artists/craftspeople.
  • Category B: Art writers, art curators, art historians or art administrators.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or a Permanent Resident. 

Applicants cannot have previously received a residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts (either through the Power Institute or another organisation).

Eligibility requirements for Category C: “University of Sydney staff members or PhD candidates”:

  • An eligible “PhD candidate” is someone who is enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney at the application closing date.
  • An eligible “staff-member” is someone who, within two months of the application closing date, has been or will be employed by the University as a Professional or Academic staff-member, including those on casual, temporary or fixed term appointments. This does not include those engaged under other forms of contract.

The ability to speak French is an advantage, but is not essential.

Submission Requirements

  • Residency Proposal
  • Work Samples
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 2 Letters of Reference

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • The Fellowship covers the rental fee for a studio at the Cité des Arts Internationale in Paris for 3 months in 2026, in one of the following periods: January – March, April – June, July – September, October – December.
  • Fellows will be required to pay a bond deposit (refundable) and utility costs for the duration of their stay.
  • $6,000 (AUD) will be provided to Fellows to contribute to travel and living expenses. Payment will be made approximately 6 weeks prior to travel. Successful applicants will need to have sufficient funds if they would like to book air tickets well in advance of the commencement of residency.
  • Fellows must submit a report detailing their outcomes at the end of their residency.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Paris, France

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Website Link: https://www.powerinstitute.org.au/2026-paris-art-residencies

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