Mission & History
L’AiR Arts* is a not-for-profit organisation (une association à but non lucratif soumise à la loi 1901) committed to supporting intercultural exchange through international arts residency programs. In collaboration with leading arts institutions and Paris-based professionals, our programs and events support research, professional development, and contemporary creation – while promoting diversity, inclusion and international understanding through artistic and cultural heritage.
The L’AiR Arts residency programs focus on contemporary arts situated among historical contexts. Founded in 2016, L'AiR Arts was launched during Journées du Patrimoine as an “Atelier sur Seine” artist research residency. At that time, it was based near Fontainebleau, at the original studio of the French-Algerian painter, Etienne Dinet. In 2018, L’AiR Arts moved to Paris, establishing its international research residency group programs in partnership with local cultural institutions. Located ever since in Montparnasse, known as a historic hub for international artists during the 20th century, L’AiR Arts continues the legacy of the École de Paris in the present day by welcoming artists from around the world to meet and share their creative work.
In 2020, L’AiR Arts, alongside the Cité Falguière Association, launched a cultural heritage project to preserve the last remaining artist studio, Atelier 11, at the historic Cité Falguière. This site was once home to numerous French and international artists, including renowned figures such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Tsuguharu Foujita, and Constantin Brancusi. Purpose-built in 1875, Atelier 11 has been a shared live-work atelier for over 150 years. As the emblematic home of L’AiR Arts, today Atelier 11 welcomes self-directed residencies, curated group programs, partner initiatives, and public events, engaging local and international communities.
*L'AiR Arts name is a French version of a standard acronym for Artists-in-Residence, it can also be read as a lair referring to a studio / atelier where an artist lives, works, and develops ideas. With this name we commit to upholding a safe space, designed to support the creative process.
The L’AiR Arts residency programs focus on contemporary arts situated among historical contexts. Founded in 2016, L'AiR Arts was launched during Journées du Patrimoine as an “Atelier sur Seine” artist research residency. At that time, it was based near Fontainebleau, at the original studio of the French-Algerian painter, Etienne Dinet. In 2018, L’AiR Arts moved to Paris, establishing its international research residency group programs in partnership with local cultural institutions. Located ever since in Montparnasse, known as a historic hub for international artists during the 20th century, L’AiR Arts continues the legacy of the École de Paris in the present day by welcoming artists from around the world to meet and share their creative work.
In 2020, L’AiR Arts, alongside the Cité Falguière Association, launched a cultural heritage project to preserve the last remaining artist studio, Atelier 11, at the historic Cité Falguière. This site was once home to numerous French and international artists, including renowned figures such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Tsuguharu Foujita, and Constantin Brancusi. Purpose-built in 1875, Atelier 11 has been a shared live-work atelier for over 150 years. As the emblematic home of L’AiR Arts, today Atelier 11 welcomes self-directed residencies, curated group programs, partner initiatives, and public events, engaging local and international communities.
*L'AiR Arts name is a French version of a standard acronym for Artists-in-Residence, it can also be read as a lair referring to a studio / atelier where an artist lives, works, and develops ideas. With this name we commit to upholding a safe space, designed to support the creative process.
I’m so happy to know L’AiR Arts emerged from the pandemic stronger and more committed and engaged than ever. This new development, the use and restoration of Atelier 11, is brilliant, harmonious with your mission, and historically important, looking both forward and back. Bravo to all involved.
- Rosalyn Driscoll, USA, L'AiR Arts alumna artist-in-residence
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