Residency Program for Artists and Curators from Chile

This residency program is part of the promotion of creative ecosystems, with a multisectoral perspective and new technological processes. This call invites them to rethink the relationship between art and technology or digital innovation in its processes.

The objective of the residency program is to facilitate mobility and support the research and expansion of the professional network of artists and curators rooted in the Chilean scene by allowing them to benefit from privileged support, professional networking, and a three-month residency in Paris, accompanied by financial support.

Theme

• How does AI affect artistic creation?
  • This theme invites the development of new forms of expression, transmission of concepts and ideas based on the heterogeneous relationship that arises from new technologies and artistic or creative expressions.

Benefits

• Professional support and networking with the community of 325 artists in residence, of all nationalities, disciplines, and generations, as well as with external professionals, according to the residency projects.
• The opportunity to showcase the work developed during the residency at the open studio events of the Cité internationale des arts, which are attended weekly by professionals, artists, residents, and the general public.
• The provision of a living and working space at the Cité internationale des arts.
• Coverage of round-trip transportation between Chile and the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, as well as travel insurance costs.
• French language courses before and during the residency (a cost of 45,000 Chilean pesos for the purchase of educational materials remains the responsibility of the selected artists).

Funding Information

• A living stipend of 950,000 Chilean pesos gross per month.
• A research/production grant of 950,000 Chilean pesos gross for the entire stay.

Eligibility Criteria

• To participate in the call for applications, the artist must:
  • Be of Chilean nationality or have a permanent residence permit in Chile.
  • Reside and work in Chile.
  • Present an artistic research development project or a curatorial research project aligns with the theme: ‘Articulating new technological and digital processes in creative development’.
  • Be able to communicate in French or English.
  • Complete the application form in French or English found at the end of this document in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Be available for the entire residency period: from November 03, 2025, to January 28, 2026.
  • Present a project that falls within the following fields: visual arts, audiovisual and cinema, performing arts, music, writing, crafts, design, exhibition curator and/or art critic. Multidisciplinary projects are welcome.
  • Only applications from individuals who are legal adults are eligible. Moreover, it is only possible to apply for one of the two residencies. It is the responsibility of the selected candidates to have the necessary travel documents. These documents must be valid and up-to-date.

Evaluation Criteria

• The artistic quality of the portfolio and the research project presented;
• The originality and quality of the research-creation proposal, as well as the arguments presented by the applicant on the added value of a residency in Paris and at the Cité internationale des arts, as set out in the letter of intent;
• The relevance of the proposed work protocol and the contacts or partnerships already established in the perspective of this residency.

Application Requirements

• A detailed curriculum vitae (4 pages maximum), in French or English;
• A portfolio, in French or English, including visuals of works with complete captions (15 pages maximum), if necessary with video links, audio files representative of the work (mp3, avi);
• A statement of intent, in French or English (maximum 3 pages). In this document, you are invited to formulate:
• The key elements of your artistic or curatorial career;
• The research-creation project you wish to develop as part of the residency: this involves presenting the work processes or research you wish to carry out around the theme presented.

For more information, visit Cité internationale des arts in Paris.