- Deadline
- Oct 18
- Award
- Support from Cité internationale des arts and its network, a studio-apartment, a monthly living allowance of €1,000 net of taxes, a research and production grant of €1,000 including VAT, coverage of visa fees, travel insurance, and return transport to Paris.
- Entry fee
- Free
- Eligibility
- Open to French-speaking artists of all nationalities and disciplines, with no age limit. Artists must be professionally active for at least five years, be able to express themselves and write in French, and be available for the entire residency duration.
- Location
- Paris, France
About
The Trame residency programme, supported by the French Ministry of Culture and the Cité internationale des arts, is open to French-speaking artists from around the world and all disciplines. This three-month residency in spring 2027 in Paris is designed for artists who wish to develop a research and creative project. Ten laureates are selected each year. The program offers support through regular meetings with cultural professionals, integration into the Cité internationale des arts' network, a studio-apartment on the Marais site, a monthly living allowance of €1,000, a research and production grant of €1,000, and coverage for visa fees, travel insurance, and return transport to Paris. Applicants must be professionally active for at least five years, be fluent in French, and be available for the full residency period from March 3 to May 28, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to Trame Residency Programme?
- Open to French-speaking artists of all nationalities and disciplines, with no age limit. Artists must be professionally active for at least five years, be able to express themselves and write in French, and be available for the entire residency duration.
- What does Trame Residency Programme offer?
- Support from Cité internationale des arts and its network, a studio-apartment, a monthly living allowance of €1,000 net of taxes, a research and production grant of €1,000 including VAT, coverage of visa fees, travel insurance, and return transport to Paris.
- When is the application deadline?
- The deadline is 18 October 2026.
- Is there an application fee?
- No — applying is free.