Our annual residency programme offers great opportunities for artists of all disciplines to tap into the resources of Paris and the Centre Culturel Irlandais, as well as being an important means of showcasing Ireland’s dynamic contemporary culture on an international stage.

Artists in residence have been appointed on an annual basis since the Centre Culturel Irlandais was inaugurated in October 2002. Through the residencies and its diverse cultural programme, the Centre Culturel Irlandais showcases Ireland’s dynamic contemporary culture on an international stage.

Who can apply
Applicants must be Irish citizens or normally resident in Ireland, with professional involvement in creative practice.

How to apply
The call for applications is now open. The deadline is Wednesday 8 January 2020, 5pm GMT

Applications by post or e-mail cannot be accepted.

A clear indication of the focus of the residency will be required together with a record of professional achievement: details of publications, exhibitions, performances, compositions, prizes, awards and related aspects of practice, as well as experience of other residencies. Visual artists must have had at least one solo exhibition and writers one published work.

Any familiarity with French culture and language should be indicated.

See link below for further details.