Artist Residency, October 2026

Organizer

Studio Faire

Artist Residency, October 2026 Deadline: 16 Aug 2026 Country: France Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space in South West France, providing residencies for visual artists, musicians, writers and all other types of creative practitioner. Studio Faire is now inviting applications for residencies in 2026 & 2027. Residents live and work in the house or apartment, studios and gardens of Studio Faire, a ‘Maison de maître’ built in 1831 and still retaining its period characteristics. It’s the private home of Scottish couple Julia Douglas (Mixed Media Artist/Designer) and Colin Usher (Photographer/Designer/Drummer). There will be up to four other residents at Studio Faire during this period. The house is situated in the centre of the market town (and historic city) of Nérac, in the stunning Lot-et-Garonne region of South West France. Tranquil but not isolated! Its just a ten-minute walk to shops, cafes, bars, weekly farmer’s market, library, theatre, music hall, cinema, supermarkets, old town, Château and riverside walk. Residencies offer time to focus on research and development to inspire a new body of work or develop an existing project. They can nurture the growth of seedling ideas by giving the space to unselfconsciously experiment and play without expectation or obligation. Whatever you want to make… do it in France at Studio Faire. Tout ce que vous voulez faire… faites-le en France au Studio Faire. Duration of residency Residencies are self-funded and self-directed, and can last 2 or 4 weeks. Please visit the website to see other available dates. Accommodation A private double bedroom is provided on the first floor of the house above the studio. Two bathrooms are shared with two other residents. There is a shared kitchen and dining room, plus ample outdoor space for working, socialising and dining. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This open call is for all professional visual artists and makers. A sink, trestle tables, easels, cutting mat, iron, sewing machine and various other bits of equipment are available for use.Studio / Workspace The work space on offer is called 'The Garage Studio'. It has a large North facing glazed door, blank wall and sink. It is a studio for sole use, however, others will pass through it from time-to-time to access other rooms in the property.Fees and support This 2 week, self-directed residency is a self-funded residency for 1 person. Fees include: a private bedroom, sole use of ‘The Garage Studio’, plus shared shower rooms, toilets, kitchen, dining room and gardens. The fee is 1450€ Expectations towards the artist As this is a self-funded residency, the only expectation is that the artist works on their project during the majority of their residency. We hope that this supportive environment, without the pressure to produce, will aid creativity, experimentation and the development of new ideas. Studio Faire offers all creative practitioners a change of pace and the space to create. Application information Please visit the website to find out more and apply.

Eligibility

Open to professional visual artists, musicians, writers and other creative practitioners