Residency Program
L'Atelier sur Seine is one of the past residencies hosted by L'AiR Arts - see our new offer for the residency in Paris, starting October 2018.
Professional artists and curators working in all the visual arts media and disciplines are invited to apply. Learn more
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L' Atelier sur Seine is an international artist residency program that provides visual artists with peaceful and inspiring setting in which to pursue the work they love. Visual artists of any media of fine and applied arts are invited for a self-directed residency in a historical artist studio overlooking the Seine river.
Located in French countryside known for its long artistic past, L’Atelier sur Seine residency is more like a retreat . There is no pressure to produce any exhibition at the end. There is only one resident artist at any given time, which provides tranquility and allows us to adapt to your requirements.
This is a limited-time residency program that is only available for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. The Fall residency starts mid September 2016 and ends October 15th, 2016. The program resumes in the Spring and runs from end of April 2017 until the end of June 2017.
The length of stay is from one to three weeks. In the application, you have an option to propose the dates and duration that suit you. You can provide few options indicating the preferred period.
Residency Program provides:
Residency conditions and expectations:
Professional artists and curators working in all the visual arts media and disciplines are invited to apply. Learn more
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L' Atelier sur Seine is an international artist residency program that provides visual artists with peaceful and inspiring setting in which to pursue the work they love. Visual artists of any media of fine and applied arts are invited for a self-directed residency in a historical artist studio overlooking the Seine river.
Located in French countryside known for its long artistic past, L’Atelier sur Seine residency is more like a retreat . There is no pressure to produce any exhibition at the end. There is only one resident artist at any given time, which provides tranquility and allows us to adapt to your requirements.
This is a limited-time residency program that is only available for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017. The Fall residency starts mid September 2016 and ends October 15th, 2016. The program resumes in the Spring and runs from end of April 2017 until the end of June 2017.
The length of stay is from one to three weeks. In the application, you have an option to propose the dates and duration that suit you. You can provide few options indicating the preferred period.
Residency Program provides:
- Studio use
- Private room with en-suite bathroom/toilet
- Shared living and kitchen space
- Internet connection
- Visits to nearby historic sites, occasional family meals, picnics in the garden and other activities. Jazz festival in village across the river in June.
Residency conditions and expectations:
- 1 – 3 weeks duration during available periods (mid September - mid October; end April - end June)
- English and/or Russian spoken
- Only one artist resident at a time (no companions)
- Everyday expenses such as food, travel and transportation as well as any materials (supplies, equipment, tools, etc.) that artist needs for their work are the responsibility of the artist.
- Artist resident is expected to donate an artwork in lieu of fee accommodation and studio use. The piece can be produced prior or during the residency. The work is selected and agreed upon by both parties on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please complete this application form and email along with the following documentation and information:
1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
2. Photographic documentation (5-10 images) and/or a link to your online portfolio / website with a description of your work
3. A letter of Intent / Residency Proposal stating the reasons that inspired you to apply and describing the artistic project or the work that you envision to carry out during your stay. Please also include:
Deadline
There are two deadlines depending on the period of residency:
Fall 2016 - July 1, 2016 (passed)
Spring 2017 - February 1, 2017 (passed)
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as conveniently possible. Selected artists will be notified no later than one month before the desired period of stay.
1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
2. Photographic documentation (5-10 images) and/or a link to your online portfolio / website with a description of your work
3. A letter of Intent / Residency Proposal stating the reasons that inspired you to apply and describing the artistic project or the work that you envision to carry out during your stay. Please also include:
- details about the duration (1-3 weeks) and desired dates for available months
- any specific requirements, support & desired working space features
- any further information which might be relevant
Deadline
There are two deadlines depending on the period of residency:
Fall 2016 - July 1, 2016 (passed)
Spring 2017 - February 1, 2017 (passed)
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as conveniently possible. Selected artists will be notified no later than one month before the desired period of stay.
