Organizer Information
Cité internationale des arts is an international artist residency institution based in Paris, France. It provides artists from diverse disciplines, nationalities, and generations with spaces to live, work, research, and develop creative projects. Through its extensive professional network, the institution facilitates exchanges between artists, curators, critics, and other cultural professionals, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and international visibility.
The Trame residency programme is supported by the French Ministry of Culture and is dedicated to supporting French-speaking artists from around the world. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen French-language artistic creation and cultural exchange. Ten laureates are selected annually to participate in the programme.
Title & Description
Cité internationale des arts: Trame Residency Programme 2027
Trame Residency Programme 2027 invites professionally active French-speaking artists to develop a research and creative project in Paris over a three-month residency. The programme welcomes proposals across artistic disciplines, with an emphasis on original research, experimentation, and the development of meaningful professional connections.
Selected artists will be immersed in the creative environment of the Cité internationale des arts, where they can engage with an international community of resident artists and connect with cultural professionals. The residency is designed to support projects that benefit from being developed in Paris, whether through access to institutions, professional networks, research opportunities, or interdisciplinary exchange.
Categories
The programme is open to all artistic disciplines, including:
- Visual Arts
- Exhibition Curating
- Performance
- Literature
- Cinema and Film
- Music
- Architecture
- Design
Artists working across disciplines and proposing interdisciplinary research-creation projects are also eligible.
Eligibility
The programme is open to artists of all nationalities, including French artists, with no age limit. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have been professionally active in their artistic practice for at least five years.
- Be able to communicate and write in French.
- Be available for the entire residency period, from March 3 to May 28, 2027, without interruption.
- Participate in professional meetings and other events organized by the Cité internationale des arts.
Group applications are accepted for collaborative projects, but must be submitted as a single application on behalf of all participating artists. Applications involving more than two artists are considered exceptional because of limited suitable accommodation.
Selection is based on professional experience, project originality, the relevance of a Paris residency, the proposed working methodology, and existing contacts or partnerships that could support the project.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists receive a comprehensive residency package, including:
- Studio accommodation: A furnished live-in studio apartment at the Cité internationale des arts' Marais site.
- Living allowance: €1,000 net per month.
- Research and production grant: €1,000 including VAT, paid upon presentation of proof of payment.
- Travel support: Return transportation to Paris, subject to a maximum amount and presentation of proof of payment.
- Additional coverage: Visa fees, where applicable, and travel insurance.
- Professional development: Regular meetings with cultural professionals, opportunities to meet curators and art critics, open studios, and access to the institution's artistic networks.
The residency does not cover the return transportation of artworks or production equipment. At the end of the programme, selected artists must submit a report documenting their experience.
For group applications, the benefits constitute a single grant covering accommodation, living allowance, transport costs, and research support for the group.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
- Announcement of results: January 2027
- Residency period: March 3 – May 28, 2027
Location
Cité internationale des arts, Marais site, Paris, France
Additional Details
The furnished studio apartments range from 25 to 40 m² and combine a workspace with a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. Each studio can accommodate two adults and one child aged up to 10. Additional charges apply to accompanying persons and visitors.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their project would benefit from the Paris location and the institution's professional environment. The selection committee evaluates both the applicant's professional background and the feasibility, originality, and relevance of the proposed research.