Deadline: 08-Jul-2026
The Andes~Sena Residency Programme invites artists and curators living and working in Chile to undertake a three-month research and creative residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France. The programme provides a monthly living stipend, research grant, accommodation, workspace, round-trip travel, travel insurance, French language courses, and international networking opportunities to help participants expand their professional practice and strengthen cultural connections between Chile and France.
About the Andes~Sena Residency Programme
The Andes~Sena Residency Programme supports artists and curators whose work explores the relationship between art, society, and everyday life through research, experimentation, and creative practice.
The programme promotes artistic exchange between Chile and France, encouraging projects that foster collaboration, intercultural dialogue, coexistence, hospitality, civic engagement, and shared cultural experiences.
Hosted at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, the residency provides participants with dedicated time and space for research and creative development without requiring the completion of a final artwork.
Residency Information
The programme offers:
- Two separate residencies
- One Research-Creation Residency for Artists
- One Curatorial Residency
- Residency Duration: 3 months
- Location: Cité internationale des arts, Marais site, Paris, France
Participants will receive private living and working spaces throughout the residency.
Programme Objectives
The residency aims to:
- Support artistic and curatorial research.
- Encourage international artistic collaboration.
- Strengthen cultural exchange between Chile and France.
- Foster innovative creative practices.
- Promote intercultural dialogue.
- Expand professional networks.
- Encourage artistic exploration without production pressure.
Priority Themes
Projects may explore topics such as:
- Art in everyday life
- Human relationships
- Coexistence
- Collaboration
- Intercultural dialogue
- Hospitality
- Civic participation
- Shared spaces
- Memory
- Community engagement
- Creative research
- Artistic experimentation
Eligible Artistic Fields
Applications are welcome from practitioners working in:
- Visual arts
- AudioVisual arts
- Cinema
- Performing arts
- Music
- Writing
- Crafts
- Design
- Exhibition curation
- Art criticism
- Multidisciplinary artistic projects
Residency Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
Financial Support
- Monthly Living Stipend: 950,000 Chilean pesos (gross) for three months
- Research and Production Grant: 950,000 Chilean pesos (gross) for the full residency
Travel Support
- Round-trip airfare between Chile and Paris
- Travel insurance
Accommodation and Workspace
Participants receive:
- Accommodation at the Cité internationale des arts
- Dedicated living and working space throughout the residency
Professional Development
Residents will benefit from:
- Professional mentoring and support
- Networking with more than 300 international artists and researchers
- Participation in international artistic exchange
- Opportunities to present their work during Open Studio events
Language Support
The programme includes:
- French language courses before the residency
- French language courses during the residency
Participants are responsible only for the cost of educational materials.
Professional Opportunities
During the residency, participants may:
- Build international professional networks.
- Collaborate with artists from diverse disciplines.
- Engage with the Paris contemporary art community.
- Present their work during public Open Studio events attended by artists, curators, cultural professionals, and the general public.
There is no obligation to produce a final artwork, allowing residents to focus on experimentation and research.
Who is Eligible?
Applicants must:
- Be Chilean citizens, or
- Hold permanent residency in Chile.
- Live and work in Chile.
- Be legal adults.
- Apply as individuals.
- Submit a project in an eligible artistic or curatorial field.
- Be available for the full three-month residency.
- Be able to communicate in French or English.
- Submit the application in French or English.
Application Requirements
Applicants must:
- Submit only one residency application.
- Provide a complete application.
- Prepare a research or creative project aligned with the programme themes.
- Obtain valid travel documents if selected.
Who is Not Eligible?
Applications may not be accepted if applicants:
- Do not live and work in Chile.
- Are unable to communicate in English or French.
- Submit multiple residency applications.
- Apply on behalf of a group or organization.
- Fail to complete the application requirements.
How to Apply
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Ensure that you:
- Meet the nationality or residency requirements.
- Live and work in Chile.
- Work in one of the eligible artistic or curatorial disciplines.
Step 2: Develop Your Project
Prepare a research or creative proposal that explores:
- Artistic research.
- Human relationships.
- Shared spaces.
- Intercultural dialogue.
- Everyday life.
- Collaboration.
- Community engagement.
Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
Complete the required application in English or French and include all requested supporting documents.
Step 4: Submit One Application
Applicants may submit only one application for either the artist residency or the curator residency.
Step 5: Prepare for Relocation
Successful applicants should:
- Obtain valid travel documents.
- Prepare for a three-month stay in Paris.
- Participate fully in the residency programme.
Why This Residency Matters
The residency provides an exceptional opportunity to:
- Conduct independent artistic research.
- Experience one of Europe’s leading international artist residency centres.
- Build global professional relationships.
- Expand creative practice.
- Engage with contemporary artistic communities.
- Strengthen cultural collaboration between Chile and France.
The programme allows artists and curators to focus on exploration, dialogue, and experimentation without the pressure of producing a finished work.
Tips for a Strong Application
Applicants can improve their chances by:
- Presenting a clear and original research proposal.
- Demonstrating the relevance of their artistic practice.
- Explaining how the residency will contribute to their professional development.
- Showing interest in intercultural collaboration.
- Highlighting previous creative or curatorial experience.
- Submitting a complete and well-organized application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these common application errors:
- Submitting more than one application.
- Applying in a language other than English or French.
- Providing incomplete project descriptions.
- Failing to demonstrate the connection between the project and the programme themes.
- Not confirming availability for the full residency.
- Forgetting to prepare valid travel documents if selected.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Andes~Sena Residency Programme?
It is a three-month international residency that supports artists and curators living and working in Chile through research, creative development, and professional exchange in Paris.
2. How long is the residency?
Each residency lasts three months.
3. Where will the residency take place?
The residency is hosted at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France, specifically at the Marais site.
4. What financial support is provided?
Participants receive:
- 950,000 Chilean pesos (gross) per month as a living stipend.
- 950,000 Chilean pesos (gross) research and production grant.
- Round-trip airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Accommodation and workspace.
- French language courses (excluding educational materials).
5. Who can apply?
Eligible applicants are Chilean citizens or permanent residents who live and work in Chile, are adults, apply individually, and can communicate in English or French.
6. Is a final artwork required?
No. The residency is research-focused, and participants are not required to produce a final work during their stay.
7. What professional opportunities does the residency provide?
Residents gain access to international networking, professional mentoring, Open Studio presentations, collaboration with artists from around the world, and participation in one of Europe’s leading artist residency communities.
Conclusion
The Andes~Sena Residency Programme offers an outstanding opportunity for artists and curators based in Chile to undertake a fully supported three-month residency in Paris. Through financial support, accommodation, professional networking, language training, and access to the Cité internationale des arts, the programme enables participants to deepen their creative research, expand international collaborations, and strengthen cultural exchange between Chile and France while advancing their artistic and curatorial practice.
For more information, visit Cité internationale des arts.