Residency Open Call for Artists Based in Paris (France)

The Gasworks Residency offers a fully funded 11-week opportunity for Paris-based visual artists to develop their practice in London, focusing on research, experimentation, and international exchange.

Overview

The Gasworks Residency Programme offers a fully funded opportunity for a visual artist based in Paris and the Île-de-France region to undertake an 11-week residency in London.

The residency runs from 6 January to 24 March 2027 and supports artists in developing their practice through research, experimentation, and cultural exchange.

Programme Objectives

The residency aims to:

• Support artistic research and experimentation
• Encourage international cultural exchange
• Strengthen professional development
• Enable artists to build global networks
• Provide time and space for independent creative exploration

Residency Structure

• Duration: 11 weeks
• Dates: 6 January – 24 March 2027
• Format: Self-led and process-based
• Capacity: Part of a programme hosting up to 16 international artists annually

The residency is non-prescriptive, allowing artists to define their own direction and engage with the local artistic and cultural context.

What the Residency Offers

• Fully funded participation
• Dedicated time and space for artistic development
• Opportunities to connect with London’s art community
• Exposure to international networks
• Supportive environment for research and new work development

Magnetic Residencies Framework

This residency is part of the Magnetic Residencies initiative, which:

• Operates in a tandem format
• Connects a French region with a UK nation
• Encourages cross-cultural artistic exchange

Applicants must apply only to the residency linked to their region.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be professional visual artists
• Be based in Paris or the Île-de-France region
• Have a valid address in the eligible region
• Have presented work in recognized contemporary art venues
• Apply as an individual (no joint applications allowed)

Academic Status

• Open to professional artists
• Students are not eligible, except PhD candidates

Selection Focus

Applications are assessed based on:

• Artistic quality and originality
• Professional track record
• Clarity of proposed research or development focus
• Potential for engagement with the London context

Why This Residency Matters

This programme is valuable because it:

• Provides international exposure for emerging and mid-career artists
• Supports experimentation without rigid outcomes
• Encourages cross-border collaboration
• Helps artists expand their professional networks
• Strengthens ties between French and UK art ecosystems

How to Apply

Application Steps

1. Confirm Eligibility
   Ensure you are based in Paris/Île-de-France and meet professional criteria
2. Prepare Portfolio
   Include examples of previous work presented in recognized venues
3. Define Residency Proposal
   Outline your research focus and intended artistic exploration
4. Submit Application
   Apply individually through the official Gasworks application process

Key Tips for Applicants

• Emphasize your artistic trajectory and achievements
• Clearly explain what you want to explore during the residency
• Show openness to experimentation and research
• Demonstrate relevance of working in London
• Highlight previous exhibitions in recognized venues

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying as a student (non-PhD)
• Submitting joint applications
• अस्पष्ट artistic proposal
• Weak portfolio or lack of professional exhibition history
• Not aligning with the residency’s exploratory nature

FAQs

1. Is the residency fully funded?

Yes, it fully supports the selected artist during the 11-week period.

2. Who can apply?

Professional visual artists based in Paris or Île-de-France.

3. Can collectives apply?

No, only individual applications are accepted.

4. Are students eligible?

Only PhD candidates; other students are not eligible.

5. What is the duration of the residency?

11 weeks, from January to March 2027.

6. What type of residency is it?

A self-led, research-focused, non-prescriptive residency.

7. What is the main benefit?

Time, space, funding, and international exposure to develop artistic practice.

Conclusion

The Gasworks Residency is an excellent opportunity for Paris-based visual artists to expand their practice internationally.

With full funding and a flexible, research-driven structure, it provides the ideal environment for artistic growth, experimentation, and global engagement.