Top Artist Residencies 2025

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Deadline

July 5, 2025

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CreArt - Chalet Lecoq

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 2 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 € + 600 € budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 500 €

Location

Clermont-Ferrand
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine
For artists born or currently living in any of the cities that participate in 'CreArt. Network of Cities for Artistic Creation': Kaunas (LT), Liepaja (LV), Skopje (MK), Aveiro (PT), Valladolid (Spain), Lublin (PL), Venice (IT), Rouen (FR), Ceske Budejovice (CZ), Oulu (FI), and Regensburg (DE).

Deadline

July 5, 2025

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Département Val d’Oise / DRAC Ile-de-France - Mission Residency

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 2 years
Theme: Transmission

The residence provides

Grant: 45,000 € + Travel and accommodation costs
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Vigny
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France
A vehicle is needed

Deadline

July 13, 2025

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L’Imagerie Centre d’Art

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Photography
Organisation: other
Duration: 1 month
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 2,000 € + 1,500 € budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 500 €

Location

Lannion
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France

Deadline

July 13, 2025

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International Center of Art and Landscape Vassivière Island

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 2 months
Theme: The relationship between humans and the environment

The residence provides

Grant: 2,400 € + 375 € Production budget
Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Beaumont-du-Lac
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
A driver's license is highly recommended. Language skills in English or French required

Deadline

July 14, 2025

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Magnetic Residencies

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 2 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 2,500 € per month + Curatorial mentoring
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Various locations in the United Kingdom and
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France, United Kingdom

Deadline

July 15, 2025

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Chapelle de la Médiathèque d’Uzès

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 2 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 6,000 €
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Uzès
France

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

July 15, 2025

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Regional Residency and Artistic and Cultural Education

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 15,000 €
Rent/fee: free

Location

Dordogne
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France
Applicants must have a driving license

Deadline

July 15, 2025

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Causses et Vallée de la Dordogne / DRAC Occitanie - Artistic and Educational Residency

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 3 months
Theme: Public Thing

The residence provides

Grant: 15,000 € + 3,000 € Print edition
Rent/fee: free

Location

Souillac
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France
Only for artists based outside of the Cauvaldor territory who have a valid driving licence and a vehicle

Deadline

July 16, 2025

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French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial / Researcher
Organisation: Foundation
Duration: 10 months
Theme: Arts & Sciences: Indisciplined Knowledge

The residence provides

Grant: 2,200 €
Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 1,500 €

Location

Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
For artists with PhD and two years of research experience Applicants must not have lived or worked in France for over 12 months in the past 3 years before the call deadline

Deadline

July 20, 2025

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Visarte - Cité Internationale des Arts Paris

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 2,500 CHF
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Paris
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Switzerland
For active members of Visarte

Art Residencies – Immersive artistic journeys

Isn't it every artist's wish to have the time and space to develop their art practice and explore new techniques in an inspiring environment, free from distractions and stress? This is what the best art residencies offer.

Art residencies do not only foster artistic growth, but also provide opportunities to expand networks, foster international collaborations and friendships, and reward your artistic practice. The impact of an art residency on an artist's work can be significant. Seize the opportunity by finding open calls for art residencies on our website.

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FAQs: Art Residencies

You can read answers to the most frequently asked questions about art residencies here.

What is an art residency?

Art residencies provide artists with time and space to focus on their practice, and some even offer financial support in the form of fellowships or honorarium. Moreover, they offer artists the opportunity to work in new environments, which are often away from the artists’ usual surroundings and daily obligations.

How did art residencies start and evolve over time?

Throughout history, artists have traveled abroad for education, to learn new techniques, and to study the work of other artists. During the Renaissance, many artists flocked to Italy to learn from the work of the Italian masters. In the 16th century, the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence initiated a residency program for artists in Rome. In the 17th century, the French Academy in Rome established the Prize of Rome, which welcomed French artists for multi-year stays for artistic and educational development. This concept of artist residency has since evolved, and spread throughout the world.

Why should artists consider attending a residency?

Art residencies offer various benefits to artists, serving as platforms for personal and artistic growth. They provide dedicated spaces, without daily distractions, sometimes without any production pressures. In addition, residencies provide artists with a new working environment, often complemented by unique research opportunities and the exploration of new techniques. They are also beneficial for recent graduates transitioning into professional practice. Other benefits include the expansion of the artist’s network, as well as potential collaborations and projects. Finally, art residencies bring recognition to one’s artistic practice, thus validating the work carried out.

How do I choose the right art residency?

As you can see on the Artenda website, there is a multitude of quite different art residencies. Choosing the right one depends on your goals for the residency. Since the application process can be time-consuming, a careful selection is crucial. It is key to consider its specific type of residency, and to keep in mind your expectations, your preferred location, and your practice goals. Select the residencies to which you apply accordingly.

In addition, a targeted approach can increase your chances of success. As popular residencies attract many applicants, you may also want to consider lesser-known opportunities – sometimes they have everything the more famous ones offer, except the already established reputation. Consider applying for fewer residencies, but spend more time creating strong, comprehensive applications. Starting well before the submission deadline is key for a strong application.

How do I apply for an art residency?

Most open calls for art residencies require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, a portfolio, a resume, and sometimes a recommendation letter.

Do you need some help with this? Our online courses “How to apply for an art residency” serve as step-by-step guides giving you all the tools you need to build a strong application for art residencies.