Self-Directed Writer Residency

Organizer

Studio Faire

Self-Directed Writer Residency Deadline: 16 Aug 2026 Country: France Studio Faire is a contemporary art space in South West France, providing residencies for visual artists, makers, photographers, designers, musicians, writers, creative researchers and all other types of creative practitioner. Studio Faire is now inviting applications for this 2 week residency. We accept applications year-round, for residencies between January and November. Please visit our website for other available dates. Residents live and work in the house, studios and gardens of Studio Faire, a ‘Maison de maître’ built around 1830 and still retaining its period characteristics. It is the private home of Scottish couple Julia Douglas (Mixed Media Artist/Designer) and Colin Usher (Photographer/Designer/Drummer). There will be three 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! 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 We offer 2-week residencies (13 nights) or 4-week residencies (27 nights). Accommodation A private double bedroom and two shared bathrooms are provided on the first floor of the house. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This open call is for a writer or any other creative practitioner who can work in a clean space. There is a small desk facing the garden to the South, a table, a pinboard and a comfortable chair.Studio / Workspace The Resident will work and sleep in the ‘Garden View Room’. This spacious room (pictured) is situated on the first floor, at the back of the house, with a view over the gardens through two large windows. There is gallons of warming sunlight, as it is a South facing garden.Fees and support This self-directed residency is a self-funded residency for 1 person. Fees include: a private double bedroom/workspace, plus two shared shower rooms, toilets, kitchen, dining room and gardens. The fee for 1 person for 2 weeks is 1450€. Expectations towards the artist As this is a self-funded residency, Studio Faire has no expectations towards the artist, other than that they will work on their project for the majority of their stay. The intention is 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 to apply.

Eligibility

Writers and creative practitioners able to work in a clean space; self-funded