Atelier Artist in Residence 2026 Programs (France & Ireland)

Atelier Artist in Residence is offering multiple 2-week residential programmes in 2026 across two stunning European locations — a sprawling French château near Le Mans, and a Georgian manor on the edge of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way in the Ring of Kerry.

These residencies are designed to give artists uninterrupted time and space to go deep into their practice, away from the distractions of everyday life. Each session accommodates a small, curated group of artists across disciplines including painting, writing, photography, music, poetry, illustration, digital art, textiles, printmaking, and small-scale sculpture.

What's included:

• Private bedroom accommodation
• Access to shared and private studio spaces
• Chef-prepared group dinners each evening
• Fresh morning deliveries from the local boulangerie
• Fully stocked breakfast and lunch provisions
• Organised day trips to local villages, galleries, historic sites, and markets

Programme costs:

• France sessions: $2,800 USD
• Ireland sessions: $3,700 USD
• Payment plans are available
• No grants or scholarships are offered — artists requiring financial support should seek outside funding

What's not included: Transport to/from the residency location, alcohol, art materials, and any costs associated with activities outside the scheduled programme.

Available sessions:

*France – Chateau de Cerisay (Spring):*

• Session 3: 4–18 May 2026
• Session 4: 22 May – 5 June 2026

*Ireland – Westcove Estate (Late Summer/Early Autumn):*

• Session 1: 23 August – 6 September 2026
• Session 2: 7–21 September 2026
• Session 3: 21 September – 5 October 2026

*France – Chateau de Cerisay (Autumn):*

• Session 1: 18 September – 2 October 2026
• Session 2: 9–23 October 2026
• Session 3: 27 October – 10 November 2026
• Session 4: 14–28 November 2026
• Session 5: 1–15 December 2026

Open to artists at all career stages — amateur, emerging, and established. Couples are welcome to apply, provided both are actively engaged in their own artistic practice during the residency. Please note that due to the historic architecture of both properties, the programme may not be accessible for artists with significant mobility challenges.