Deadline: 2 November 2024
Applications are now open for the Paris Residency 2025, a unique opportunity for artists, where they will work and reside in Qatar’s Studio at the International City of Arts in Paris, France for three consecutive months.
The International City of Arts is one of the most dynamic international residency programs and the residents will be able to interact and network with artists from all over the world, as well as the public and other professionals in an open studio event. The program allows the resident to pursue their artistic practice during their stay while engaging with what the city has to offer from museums, galleries and other art spaces.
Benefits
- The residency includes 24-hour access to a private furnished studio space with one bedroom and kitchenette. Accepted residents are granted a monthly stipend which includes living and materials allowance and one return travel ticket.
- Only one artist is accepted per residency term.
Eligibility Criteria
- This programme is open to resident artists in Qatar, aged 21+. Students enrolled in an Academic programme at the time of the residency are not eligible to apply.
- Once accepted, the resident is responsible for securing their leave of absence with their employers for the 3-month period of the residency program. Fire Station can provide a reference letter addressed to the employer that states the artist’s acceptance into the residency.
Application Requirements
- Holding Qatar ID card valid for 6 months at least.
- The artist is born in Qatar or has lived for at least 10 years in Qatar.
- The artist should pass the jury committee selection process.
- The artist is responsible to apply for Visa and provide it in 1 month before starting the program.
- The artist’s visa should be for the whole residency term: 90 days for Paris.
For more information, visit Doha Fire Station.
