OTHERPhotography Residency Prize from the Fondation des Treilles
Elles font la culture (French Ministry of Culture)
Funded photography residency.
Oct 1, 2026
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Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in France.
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33 active opportunities linked to France — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.
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FELLOWSHIPFully FundedKometa Fellows 2026 — First Call
Kometa
One year funded field reporting published in Kometa revue; monthly newsletter contributions.
Jul 31, 2026€10,000 × 6 fellows (first of two 2026 calls)France / worldwide fieldwork
COMPETITIONPhonurgia Nova Awards 2026
Association PHONURGIA NOVA
Opportunities to participate in creative residencies in 2027, broadcast of works at the GMEM festival in Marseille, and permanent placement in the sonosphere.org online archive.
Sep 30, 2026Cash prizes (amount unspecified)Arles / Marseille, France
RESIDENCYFully FundedIrudika 2027 Residencies
Irudika (in collaboration with Maison des Auteurs, Casa del Autor, and Fundación Bilbaoarte)
A phased, multi-country residency experience including time at the prestigious Maison des Auteurs in Angoulême and Fundación Bilbaoarte in the Basque Country, culminating in the opening of the Irudika Residencies Exhibition.
Oct 1, 2026No direct fundingAngoulême, France / Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain / Zapopan, Mexico
COMPETITIONFully FundedCamera Clara Photo Prize 2026
Prix Camera Clara
Camera Clara Prize since 2012 — rewards large-format photography with €8,000 and exhibition.
Jul 31, 2026€8,000France
GRANTPartial FundingEurimages Co-Production Support
Council of Europe Eurimages Fund
Financial support provided as soft loans or subsidies to cover budget deficits on late stages of production, plus preferential access to European distribution networks.
Sep 8, 2026No direct funding amount specifiedStrasbourg, France (Online)
GRANTADAGP Arcane Grant 2026
ADAGP / Société des Gens de Lettres
€9,000 production grant.
Sep 7, 2026France
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Do I need to speak the local language of France?
In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.
Do grants in France cover visa and travel costs?
This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.
Can artists from any country apply to programs in France?
Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.
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