Résidence à la Cité internationale des arts – Appel à candidatures pour 2027

The Académie d'Architecture invites professionals and researchers from anywhere in the world to apply for a residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris — the largest artist residency in the world — for stays of between 3 and 12 months during 2027.

This programme is open to practitioners and researchers working in architecture, urbanism, heritage, visual arts, and history connected to those fields. A good working knowledge of French or English is required.

The Académie holds five studio-apartments at the Cité internationale des arts' Marais site (18 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, Paris 4e). Studios range from 20 to 40 m², with monthly fees between €541 and €565 (excluding supplements), payable directly to the Cité. A one-month deposit is required in advance. Couples with a child under 11 are welcome; supplements apply for additional occupants.

What residents receive:

• A live/work studio in the heart of Paris
• Access to a vibrant international artistic community of 300+ residents
• Weekly open studios, exhibitions, conferences and cultural programming
• A "carte Cité" giving free or reduced-price entry to many Parisian cultural venues
• Wi-Fi throughout the site
• Networking and mentoring opportunities through the Académie d'Architecture, including possible invitations to give lectures or contribute to exhibitions
• Access to the Académie's exceptional archives (classified as Archives nationales de France)
• An optional senior Académie member as a personal référent

Selection criteria include:

• The project's connection to architecture, urbanism and heritage
• The relevance of Paris and France to the project
• The value the residency brings to developing the project
• How the work may promote the Académie d'Architecture in France and internationally

To apply, send a digital dossier to acadarch@wanadoo.fr and mireille.grubert@free.fr by 14 June 2026. Applications should include: a motivation letter, project description, portrait photo, CV (including age and nationality), portfolio or website links, and at least one letter of recommendation. Please also indicate how you heard about the programme, and your preferred dates and duration.