Canadian Artist Residency, Spring 2025

La Napoule Art Foundation, with the support of Fondation David R. Graham, is pleased to bring together Canadian artists of all genres to a new residency program in which artists will receive inspiration, support, and opportunities for career growth, while strengthening the intercultural connection between Canada and France. Canadian resident artists’ works will be shared and promoted through exhibitions at the Château.

Residency dates: March 27 - April 24, 2025

20 Canadian artists per year will enjoy an extraordinary cultural experience to practice their art in the company of other artists in a castle in the South of France.

Acceptance into this residency includes a generous travel and material stipend, room and board, studio space and time and space to create in an awe-inspiring locale.

Established and emerging Canadian artists from any discipline are encouraged to apply.

Deadline
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
French
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Piano
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must apply through SlideRoom.

The Canadian Artist Residencies are open to all emerging and established Canadian artists over the age of 18 with no limitation on artistic discipline. Participants are expected to be able to communicate effectively in English or French.

Please note:

  • Artists may apply once every calendar year.
  • Due to the historic nature of our facilities, we regret that the Château and Villa are not handicapped accessible at the present time.
  • Couples must apply separately. There are no provisions for family, friends, children, or pets at the Château.

Applications are reviewed by an international panel according to the following criteria:

  • Clarity of artistic vision as articulated in the artist statement and work samples
  • Persuasive evidence that the applicant is committed in purpose and practice
  • Clear evidence that the artist works at a professional level in his/her/their field
  • Indications that the applicant is moving forward with a project; and of the significance and critical role that the residency at La Napoule will play in that project
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic environment that encourages interaction with other artists
  • Appropriate adherence to application guidelines
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
10
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
108
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application