Organizer Information
Remai Modern is a major contemporary art museum located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, known for its commitment to supporting artists, curators, and interdisciplinary cultural practices across local and international contexts. Through exhibitions, public programming, research initiatives, and residency collaborations, the institution has established itself as one of Canada’s leading contemporary art centers focused on artistic experimentation, Indigenous engagement, and transnational dialogue.
For this residency initiative, Remai Modern partners with Cité internationale des arts, one of the world’s most recognized residency institutions for artists and curators. Located in Paris, the Cité hosts more than 300 international residents simultaneously and facilitates artistic exchange through open studios, professional networking, exhibitions, and cultural programming.
The residency reflects a shared mission between both institutions to strengthen international visibility for artists from the Canadian Prairies while encouraging cross-cultural artistic exchange within the European contemporary art landscape.
Title & Description
Remai Modern x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program 2027 – Paris Research & Creation Residency
The Remai Modern x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program is an international opportunity supporting artists and curators connected to Saskatchewan who wish to undertake a three-month research and creation residency in Paris, France.
Running from January 5 to March 27, 2027, the program provides selected residents with the time, infrastructure, funding, and professional support necessary to develop an independent artistic or curatorial project while immersed in one of Europe’s most influential cultural capitals.
Three selected participants will receive studio accommodation at the Cité internationale des arts, alongside financial support covering living expenses, research and production costs, and international travel. Residents will join a vibrant community of over 300 artists representing multiple disciplines, generations, and nationalities.
The residency encourages participants to engage critically with the Parisian art ecosystem while developing projects connected to contemporary artistic practice, interdisciplinary research, and cultural dialogue. In addition to independent studio work, participants will gain access to open studios, professional meetings with curators and critics, and networking opportunities facilitated by the Cité’s international network.
The program strongly emphasizes research-driven artistic development and supports projects that specifically benefit from being situated in Paris, whether through institutional access, local collaborations, archives, or engagement with the city’s artistic communities.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Curatorial Practice
- Multidisciplinary Art
- Interdisciplinary Practices
- Contemporary Art
- Performance
- Research-Based Art
- Installation
- Media Arts
- Public Practice
Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate a strong connection to Saskatchewan and may include:
- Visual artists
- Curators
- Multidisciplinary creators
- Interdisciplinary practitioners
Additional eligibility notes:
- Open to artists at all career stages
- Preference given to applicants with at least five years of professional practice
- Applications from Indigenous artists are particularly encouraged
- Individual and collective/group applications are accepted
- Applicants must propose a research or creation project intended for development during the residency period
Program Benefits & Awards
- A fully furnished live/work studio at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris
- CAD $1,500 living grant
- CAD $500 monthly research and creation grant
- Round-trip economy airfare between the participant’s residence and Paris
- Professional support from the Cité internationale des arts team
- Access to open studios, exhibitions, networking events, and meetings with curators and critics
- Integration into an international community of more than 300 artists in residence
Additional support includes visibility opportunities and access to cultural professionals working within the contemporary art sector in Paris.
Please note that transportation costs for artworks are not covered.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Artistic portfolio (maximum 15 pages)
- Image captions and optional audio/video links
- A note of intent including:
- Overview of artistic trajectory
- Description of proposed research/creation project
- Explanation of why the project requires a residency in Paris
- Motivation for joining the Cité internationale des arts community
Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 7 June 2026
- Results Announcement: End of June 2026
- Residency Period: 05 January – 27 March 2027
Location
- Paris, France
- Cité internationale des arts
- Organized in partnership with Remai Modern in Saskatoon, Canada
Additional Details
- Group applications (duos and collectives) are accepted
- Collective applications receive one shared studio and a combined grant allocation
- Residents must submit a final residency report after the program concludes
- Accessibility accommodations are currently limited, though organisers are open to discussing individual needs
- Strong emphasis is placed on the relevance of Paris to the proposed project and the applicant’s engagement with the local artistic ecosystem
- Selection is conducted by a jury composed of representatives from Remai Modern and the Cité internationale des arts