Atelier Calder Artist Residency 2026
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility:
Open to visual artists working in installation, sculpture, or related disciplines.
Open to artists of all nationalities and ages who are established professionally in the international art scene.
About the Residency :
The Atelier Calder Residency in Saché, France provides two three-month residencies in 2026, coinciding with the centenary of Alexander Calder’s arrival in France and the 50th anniversary of his passing. Artists receive time, space, and support to develop their work in a fully equipped 300m² studio and 450m² furnished house.
Residency Options:
Residency #1 (March–June 2026): Concludes with an exhibition at Centre d’art des Tanneries in Amilly.
Residency #2 (September–December 2026): Includes participation in the AR(t]CHIPEL Festival through events and public engagement.
Resident Support:
€5,000 living stipend.
€6,000 production budget.
Access to a vehicle for local transportation (international driver’s license required).
Technical and logistical assistance from a dedicated staff.
Application Requirements:
Submit a single PDF (5–10MB) via email or WeTransfer to residence@atelier-calder.com.
Title the file: Last Name - First Name - Residency Number (1 or 2) - 2026
Must include:
✔ Completed application form
✔ CV (2 pages max)
✔ Artist’s statement (1 page max)
✔ 10–20 images of artwork
✔ Project proposal (including concept, materials, production process, and estimated budget)
For more details, contact Corinne Bouvier, Program Coordinator at corinnebouvier@atelier-calder.com.
This is a prestigious opportunity for artists to create and showcase work in a historically significant space dedicated to contemporary art!
