FRANCE-QUEBEC EXCHANGE RESIDENCIES
Residency: July 1 to September 30 (1 French artist in Montréal and 1 Québecois artist in Paris)
Residency : October 1 – December 31 (1 French artist in Montréal and 1 Québecois artist in Paris)
Deadline: December 20TH, 2011
Download the application form: PDF
Apartments at the Couvent des Récollets
The Darling Foundry invites Quebec and French artists to submit their application for this France-Quebec Exchange Residency program. For over 15 years, the Darling Foundry has been coordinating this residency program that allows young French and Québec artists to experience francophone culture overseas.
This program aims to spur exchanges between artists and feed their creativity, to foster lasting links between the countries and the artistic community, to stimulate lively and memorable cultural exchanges for the artists and help them be exclusively dedicated to their creation and production.
Quebec artists stay at the Couvent des Récollets, an international centre in Paris that is exclusively for foreign artists and scientists. Lodged for three months in a furnished room with integrated workspace, artists are invited to present their work during open door events, these studio visits presenting opportunities to interact with professionals and members of the public.
The residency covers:
- Montreal – Paris flight
- €300 per week for 12 weeks
- €630 production grant
- promotion of an open doors event
French artists stay at the Darling Foundry. Located in Old Montreal (Quebec, Canada),the Darling Foundry is an alternative visual arts complex with an outstanding architectural design. The Darling Foundry provides various opportunities for research, creation, production, and exhibition. Its multifaceted spaces provide room for private studios, residency studios, technical workshops, gallery spaces, a restaurant and offices over a 3500 m2 surface.
A studio measuring 60 m2 with separate living accommodation and common living spaces are provided. Artists have access to wood and metal workshops, with technical assistance if need be. In addition, each artist is given the option to participate in open studio events, studio visits by art professionals, networking events, and excursions.
The residency covers:
- Paris - Montreal flight
- $250 per week for 12 weeks
- $500 production grant
- promotion of an open doors event
Interested artists must send an electronic application by December 20TH, 2011 on CD or DVD only: the French must include this application form to:
Selection Committee - France-Québec Exchange Residencies
Darling Foundry
745, Ottawa Street
Montreal, Qc
H3C 1R8 CANADA
Information: Darling Foundry: 514 392.1554: residence@fonderiedarling.org
The Québecois artists must fill the form of Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and send it, with their files, at Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
The artists applying to this program cannot subscribe to any other residency programs from the CALQ on april 1st 2012. Ignore the deadline posted on the CALQ website.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
Francine Royer
500, place d'Armes, 15e étage
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 2W2
T ++1 (0)514 864 33 50
F ++1 (0)514 864 41 60
francine.royer@calq.gouv.qc.ca
Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, du Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication Français, Sous-direction des Affaires Européennes et Internationales et du Consulat Général de France à Québec (to be confirmed).