Art Explora

The Art Explora — Cité internationale des arts open call invites artists, researchers and curators of all nationalities to apply for the 2026 residency programme in Paris.

Tirana Art Residency – Vila 31 x Art Explora is a three-month artistic residency programme founded by Art Explora in the Albanian capital, to be held in 2026.

The Art Explora foundation, in collaboration with the Cité internationale des arts, welcomes every year about 20 residents, artists and researchers from all over the world. The programme offers the possibility for artists and artist collectives to carry out research and creation work in the heart of Paris, in connection with the French artistic and professional scene.

Tirana Art Residency – Vila 31 x Art Explora is a new artistic residency programme founded by Art Explora in the Albanian capital, to be held in 2025.

The Art Explora Foundation together with Cité internationale des arts invite candidates to propose a project that questions contemporary issues, including new technologies, the links between art and science, and environmental and social issues. Solo residencies (6 months) for artists and duo residencies for artists and researchers (3 months) are available for various dates in 2023/2024.

The Art Explora Foundation together with Cité internationale des arts invite candidates to propose a project that questions contemporary issues, including new technologies, the links between art and science, and environmental and social issues. Solo residencies (6 months) for artists and duo residencies for artists and researchers (3 months) are available for various dates in 2022/2023.

The Art Explora Foundation and the Cité internationale des arts are collaborating to co-construct a unique residency programme for French and international artists and researchers. The first session will begin in March 2021. There are two programmes: SOLO programme: Only for artists. Residence of 6 months from March 2021 onwards. 2 sessions per year, each of which will welcome 6 artists (12 artists welcomed each year): March-August and September-February.

The Art Explora & Académie des Beaux-Arts European Award will support and amplify proactive, innovative or particularly remarkable actions carried out by cultural institutions engaging the broadest possible audience. All specific actions or global approaches will be welcome: digital innovation, external activities, inclusion of people with disabilities, fight against cultural exclusion, new mediations, cultural awakening for young audiences, programmes for excluded audiences. Eligible initiatives include existing projects that need to be renewed or expanded, and new projects that could be launched with funding. This award is open to all European cultural institutions, public or private, whatever their size. Deadline: 25 September 2020.