Summer residency programme

Summer residency programme Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 Country: France “La Foulerie” is an artistic center on a human scale in Normandy, in a rural area. We are specilaised in a number of areas: hosting artists, film shoots, workshops, advice and expertise, training, etc. The summer residency programme are open from May to October each year. As a place for experimentation, based on sharing the process of artistic creation, we favor interdisciplinary forms that allow us to take a look at the landscape, its population, its heritage and its history. Various artistic disciplines are welcome: photographer, performance company, fine art artist, writers, filmmakers. Reception conditions : Residents are accommodated in the main house (2 rooms with shared bathroom). They pay a contribution towards their room and meals. La Foulerie is independent and operates without government subsidy. You are autonomous in your project – to develop it, we make our premises and accommodation available to you. You have access to our studios (musique, danse, fine arts, wood atelier), editing room, workshops and outside areas. You are responsible for your own travel and meals, as the house has a fully equipped kitchen. Shared working place in La Foulerie Our on-site carpentry workshop is used to build sets (for film, photography, theatre, exhibitions, etc.) and we regularly produce commissioned work. This workshop also serves as our Fab-Lab, where we are currently programming low-tech workshops (lighting, design, percussion instruments, etc.). Sound studio, arts and crafts workshops, dance studio These spaces are open to anyone wishing to run a course, seminar or workshop. We sometimes share them for rehearsals (actors, musicians, etc.), training (dance, live performance, yoga, etc.) and open workshops (public arts, etc.).The artist in residence has priority and is free to choose his space for his work. Duration of residency The summer residency program is open from May to the end of September each year. Artists can stay for 1 to 3 weeks. Accommodation La Foulerie is an arts center located in rural Normandy. Residents are accommodated in a private room (25 m²) in the main house. There is a bathroom with toilet on the landing. You have free access to the main kitchen, as well as the summer kitchen (near the workshops). There are many opportunities to get together for meals, movie nights, walks, or trips to the beach. The nearest town, with all amenities, is Gavray (4 km away). The nearest train station is Villedieu-les-Poêles (17 km away). Paris is 3 hours away by train or car (340 km). Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Various artistic disciplines are welcome: musicians, photographers, theater companies, dancer, visual artists, writers, filmmakers. Régine and Nico welcome you to La Foulerie (a small-scale cultural center). Régine runs a cultural consulting and production agency, while Nico is a film set designer. The studios are housed in a former 500 m² barn. They offer a carpentry workshop, a sound studio for rehearsals, visual arts workshops, and a dance or theater studio.Studio / Workspace We provide a dance studio (60m²) or theatre rehearsal room (fitted with a linoleum floor covering laid over a wooden floor), a sound studio (30m²), an art studio (40m²), a woodwork workshop, and a garden with various terraces.Fees and support Hosting 60€ per day (private room for 1or 2 persons) Dance studio 300€ per week Art studio 150€ per week Sound studio 300€ per week We offer meals (home-made organic and local products ) if you like to share with us : 25€ per meal If you like to cook by yourself it’s no problem. Expectations towards the artist If the artist wishes to give a talk or present their work to the public, they are welcome to do so. However, this is entirely optional, and there is no obligation to organise a public presentation. Application information To apply for an artist residency at La Foulerie, please email [email protected] with the following information and documents: – Your artistic profile: CV, biography, portfolio, videos or other materials showcasing your work. – Your project: A presentation of the project you would like to develop during your residency. – Your objectives: A description of what you hope to explore, experiment with or achieve during your stay. – Your practical needs: Studio or workspace requirements, equipment, tools and any other specific resources you may need. – Your availability: Preferred dates and duration of your residency. Whenever possible, please suggest several possible date ranges. Residency period: Artist residencies at La Foulerie take place between May and October. We look forward to discovering your work and hearing about your project!

What to submit

CV, Portfolio, Work samples, Motivation letter

How to apply

Email CV, biography, portfolio, project, objectives, practical needs and availability.