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Art Open Calls in France

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in France — 34 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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34 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.

Call for applications – Théâtre des Doms (Avignon Festival)OTHER

Call for applications – Théâtre des Doms (Avignon Festival)

Théâtre des Doms

Venue, accommodation, transport and a €250 grant per person.

Dec 1, 2026Avignon, France
Escourbiac Photographic Book Prize – Fondation des TreillesOTHER

Escourbiac Photographic Book Prize – Fondation des Treilles

Elles font la culture (French Ministry of Culture)

Photo-book prize.

Oct 1, 2026
Prix Arts Convergences — 6th Edition: Mental Health Video ArtCOMPETITION

Prix Arts Convergences — 6th Edition: Mental Health Video Art

Arts Convergences

Grand Prize: €2,000; Jury Prize: €1,500; Public Prize: €1,500 — total €5,000 in awards. Ceremony on November 26, 2026 at Forum des Images, Paris.

Oct 19, 2026Paris, France (Forum des Images)
CENTQUATRE-Paris — Urban Culture LaboratoryRESIDENCYFully Funded

CENTQUATRE-Paris — Urban Culture Laboratory

CENTQUATRE-Paris

Short research-and-creation residency (~15 artists/troupes per year) inside Paris's major urban-culture venue with free space and optional technical support.

Dec 31, 202650 hours of workspace at CENTQUATRE; technical/artistic support when neededParis, France (CENTQUATRE-Paris)
Artist residencies - programme presentationOTHER

Artist residencies - programme presentation

Art Explora

Funded residency.

Oct 31, 2026Paris, France
Postdoctoral studies in experimental thermoacousticsFELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Postdoctoral studies in experimental thermoacoustics

University of Poitiers

Management of experimental laboratory installations and direct participation in research of industrial acoustic application.

Oct 18, 2026Unspecified salaryPoitiers, France
Columbia Institute for Ideas and Imagination Fellowship 2027–28FELLOWSHIP

Columbia Institute for Ideas and Imagination Fellowship 2027–28

Columbia University / Institute for Ideas and Imagination

$75,000 stipend; private office at Reid Hall Paris; administrative and research support; Columbia library access.

Sep 30, 2026Paris, France (Reid Hall)

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

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.

Which art organizations in France are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.