Open call: Institute Français PAIR residence programme

The open call for projects is aimed at residence structures wishing to welcome artists and creators from Africa. It seeks to strengthen links between French and African artistic communities in many disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, literature, cinema, etc.

To apply for this scheme, the residency structure, in collaboration with the artist, submits an application file proposing a research and creation project which requires the artist to come in residence in France for a period of one to three months between October 2024 and December 2025.

The eligibility criteria make it possible to propose a harmonised system around good residential care practices, in particular the remuneration of the resident, the provision of accommodation and work spaces, as well as tailor-made artistic, administrative and technical support.

The winning structures are awarded support for the project calculated according to the country the artist comes from and the duration of the residency.

Covered disciplines

• Dance, music and theatre
• Street arts, circus and puppetry.
• Visual arts, exhibition curating and photography.
• Cinema (animation, creative documentaries, video art).
• Digital creation.
• Graphic arts.
• Literature (fiction/essays/children’s literature/comics).
• Arts and crafts.

How to apply

Interested artists should read the general terms and conditions here and apply here before 29 April 2024. 

View the original call here.