01 — Who can apply?
Montmartre Residency welcomes artists, writers, filmmakers, researchers and interdisciplinary practitioners who wish to develop their practice within the artistic and cultural context of Paris.
We welcome both emerging and established practitioners from different countries and backgrounds.
02 — How long is the residency?
The minimum stay is one month.
Artists may also apply for extended residencies of two months or longer, subject to availability and the needs of their practice.
03 — What is included in the residency?
The residency includes:
Accommodation in Montmartre
Creative workspace / studio
Individual curatorial dialogue
Final exhibition or open studio
Participation in the Living Archive
Photography and video documentation
Connections with the Paris artistic network
The programme is designed to support both artistic production and the development of the artist’s practice within the context of Paris.
04 — What is the residency fee?
The residency fee is:
€5,000 / month
The fee includes accommodation, workspace, curatorial support, final presentation, documentation and participation in the residency programme.
The minimum residency period is one month.
05 — How do I reserve my residency period?
Once your application has been accepted, a €1,000 reservation deposit is required to secure your place and residency dates.
The deposit is deducted from the total residency fee and is not an additional charge.
Your residency period is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit.
06 — What should I submit?
Please submit:
CV + Short Bio
Your artist CV and a short professional biography.
Portfolio
A selection of recent works.
PDF · Maximum 20 pages · Under 10 MB
Motivation Letter
Please briefly introduce yourself and describe:
— Who you are and your artistic practice
— Why you wish to join Montmartre Residency
— What you plan to develop or create during your residency
— Your preferred residency period
07 — Do I need to propose a specific project?
Not necessarily.
You may arrive with a specific project, a question, a research direction, or a work already in progress.
The residency is conceived as a space where ideas and practices can evolve through time, place, encounters and curatorial dialogue.
08 — Can international artists apply?
Yes.
Montmartre Residency welcomes artists from around the world and encourages encounters between international artistic practices and the cultural context of Paris.
09 — Can the residency support my visa application?
Yes.
Once an artist has been officially accepted and their residency period confirmed, Montmartre Residency can provide an official invitation letter to support their visa application when required.
Please note that the final decision regarding the issuance of a visa remains with the relevant consular authorities.
10 — How are applications reviewed?
Applications are reviewed individually, with attention to the artist’s practice, motivation, proposed direction, and the potential dialogue between their work and the residency.
Applicants normally receive a response within 5 working days.
As the residency works closely with each participant, places are limited.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLY → SELECTION → €1,000 RESERVATION → OFFICIAL INVITATION → RESIDENCY