Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 RESONANCE Residency Programme. The RESONANCE residency programme is inviting Nigerian-based creatives to apply for a prestigious three-month stay in Paris. This annual initiative, co-constructed by the Cité internationale des arts, ART X Lagos, and the French Embassy in Nigeria, aims to foster mobility and expand the professional networks of actors within the Nigerian art scene.
Residency dates
- Curatorial Residency: from October 2 to December 28, 2026
- Design Residency: from November 3, 2026 to January 28, 2027
- Visual Arts Residency: from November 3, 2026 to January 28, 2027
Requirements
The programme is open to:
Curators
- of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;
- who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
- who can justify at least 5 years of experience in curatorial practices (minimum of two exhibitions curated and two publications in referenced art media);
- who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s environment.
Artists of all disciplines within the field of visual arts (plastic arts, digital arts, photography, performance)
- of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;
- who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
- who can demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in artistic practices in their portfolio;
- who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s environment.
Designers of all disciplines (furniture, object, digital and print):
- of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;
- who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
- who can demonstrate a commitment to the practice as a professional and a researcher;
- who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s environment.
All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad and fully commit to the residency at the dedicated period of time.
Benefits
Curator Award Winner
- 3-month residency to hold at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from October 2nd to December 28th 2026;
- Transportation (round trip) to and from Paris, France (not inclusive of visa and insurance) in economy class with one luggage;
- A live-in-studio on the Marais or Montmartre site of the Cité internationale des arts;
- A monthly living allowance of €1,200;
- Dedicated support and dialogue on curatorial practices with a France-based curator;
- Visits and networking opportunities organized by the Cité internationale des arts;
- Possible opportunities for collaboration with ART X Lagos on future editions.
Visual Artist Award Winner
- 3-month residency to hold at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from November 3rd 2026 to January 28th 2027; plus above benefits
Designer Award Winner
- 3-month residency to hold at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from November 3rd 2026 to January 28th 2027; plus above benefits
Application Requirements
Required documents:
- A Resume presenting your academic and professional background, and your contact and postal address (maximum 4 pages)
- A Portfolio explaining your curatorial, artistic or design approach and presenting one or more recent projects representative of your work (5 to maximum 20 pages)
- A Research Focus statement explaining the research angles that you want to develop during your residency, including a residency brief with a list of artists, experts or cultural institutions with whom you wish to collaborate with (maximum 3 pages)
- (Optional) One of the following files: A video link representative of your work (maximum 3 mins) OR a letter of recommendation supporting your curatorial, design or artistic project at Cité Internationale des Arts (maximum 1 page)
- A valid passport (with 6 months of validity after travel)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the RESONANCE Residency Programme
