Since 2021, L’AiR Arts Association has been leading a cultural heritage project to transition a historic artist studio in Paris into an International Arts Research Residency dedicated to intercultural exchange.
Established in 1875 as an artist-led initiative, Cité Falguière has served as a home to more than a hundred French and international artists, including the world-renowned Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Tsuguharu Foujita, Constantin Brancusi, and Paul Gauguin. As the last surviving studio of Cité Falguière - Atelier 11 continues to welcome artists and cultural professionals as an International Arts Research Residency. Preserving the living heritage of the École de Paris as a historic artistic hub in Paris, L’AiR Arts celebrates the significance of Cité Falguière as the world's longest-running international residency which accepted and nurtured artists for over three centuries.
Established in 1875 as an artist-led initiative, Cité Falguière has served as a home to more than a hundred French and international artists, including the world-renowned Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Tsuguharu Foujita, Constantin Brancusi, and Paul Gauguin. As the last surviving studio of Cité Falguière - Atelier 11 continues to welcome artists and cultural professionals as an International Arts Research Residency. Preserving the living heritage of the École de Paris as a historic artistic hub in Paris, L’AiR Arts celebrates the significance of Cité Falguière as the world's longest-running international residency which accepted and nurtured artists for over three centuries.
Inviting all artists, cultural professionals & institutions
Built by artists for artists, Atelier 11 Cité Falguière has operated as an artist-run space for 150 years. Recently recognized as a heritage site, it continues to be supported by the artistic community of L’AiR Arts and Cité Falguière Associations. We invite our peers from all over the world to join us and contribute to the project while benefiting from the Atelier 11 residency in Paris.
The L’AiR Arts residency at Atelier 11 is our signature program. It facilitates self-directed individual projects that run parallel to curated group programs, residencies for local professionals, partner programs and events open to a broader community. The program is designed to provide artists and cultural professionals with the opportunity to carry out their artistic projects in Paris, develop research, workshop new ideas, and expand their international network.
Conveniently situated in the historic district of Montparnasse, Atelier 11 is within walking distance from many cultural and artistic sites of Paris. The residency fosters cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between the local art ecosystem, including with Paris-based artists, scholars, curators, art critics, institutions, and galleries, as well as international artists and cultural professionals. Residents have the opportunity to share their ideas and skills, and present their work in various event-based formats, supported by the L'AiR Arts team.
The L’AiR Arts residency at Atelier 11 is our signature program. It facilitates self-directed individual projects that run parallel to curated group programs, residencies for local professionals, partner programs and events open to a broader community. The program is designed to provide artists and cultural professionals with the opportunity to carry out their artistic projects in Paris, develop research, workshop new ideas, and expand their international network.
Conveniently situated in the historic district of Montparnasse, Atelier 11 is within walking distance from many cultural and artistic sites of Paris. The residency fosters cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between the local art ecosystem, including with Paris-based artists, scholars, curators, art critics, institutions, and galleries, as well as international artists and cultural professionals. Residents have the opportunity to share their ideas and skills, and present their work in various event-based formats, supported by the L'AiR Arts team.
L’AiR Arts at Atelier 11 - Live, Work, Meet, Explore & Present
Residents may make use of the multifunctional facilities of Atelier 11 for living, work, meetings, presentations, exhibitions and informal gatherings. Depending on each project, L'AiR Arts can provide residents with the following resources:
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Residency duration
The residency at Atelier 11 can range from 2 weeks to 2 months. The duration and exact dates are flexible and can be coordinated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the project and availability.
Program Cost & Funding
As L’AiR Arts works to restore the historic Atelier 11 and to create an inclusive space for research, exchange, and creation, program fees play a vital role in continuing the Atelier 11 residency, which was historically sustained by the artists who lived and worked within it. As a registered not-for-profit organization, L’AiR Arts structures its program fees to help cover essential residency costs, already reduced thanks to the support of program partners.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer a number of funded and subsidized residencies, along with fellowships that may cover travel, research, and material stipends. We also welcome applications from candidates supported by external institutions or funders. Together, these contributions help to offset the costs of upkeep and preservation of the Atelier 11, while fostering a nurturing and productive environment for current and future residents.
Our residency program offers several fee structures, available depending on funding support and program availability:
Funded and subsidized residencies are limited and priority is given to candidates from less economically developed parts of the world (the OECD’s ODA list), as well as artists at risk or in exile.
All selected candidates receive an invitation letter indicating the specific condition of their residency, which can be used to seek further funding from national and international agencies. For more information, please see our Funding page.
Application and Selection Process
L’AiR Arts International Residency Program at Atelier 11 mirrors the symbol for equality, = a horizontal exchange between artists and cultural professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, across different ages and genders, working in various disciplines and at all stages of their professional careers.
Candidates from every country are welcomed, however an intermediate level of English is required to effectively interact with others. To attend the program, candidates must be sufficiently independent to manage their residency. Please note: this residency is available for invited candidates only (solo or duo) and cannot accommodate additional guests or family members.
Applications may be submitted on an ongoing basis with two main review periods—after April 30th and October 31st. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of international and Paris-based arts professionals. Residencies are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year, upon examination of each application and within the limits of available places. The selection process may include an open call application and a panel process, as well as nomination or invitation in relation to programs and partnerships.
Residents can be nominated by our alumni, guest curators, and program partners. Institutions interested in collaborating on supporting their candidates, please see our partner residency program for more information.
Apply & Join our Community Today!
To apply please complete the online application form.
The residency at Atelier 11 can range from 2 weeks to 2 months. The duration and exact dates are flexible and can be coordinated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the project and availability.
Program Cost & Funding
As L’AiR Arts works to restore the historic Atelier 11 and to create an inclusive space for research, exchange, and creation, program fees play a vital role in continuing the Atelier 11 residency, which was historically sustained by the artists who lived and worked within it. As a registered not-for-profit organization, L’AiR Arts structures its program fees to help cover essential residency costs, already reduced thanks to the support of program partners.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer a number of funded and subsidized residencies, along with fellowships that may cover travel, research, and material stipends. We also welcome applications from candidates supported by external institutions or funders. Together, these contributions help to offset the costs of upkeep and preservation of the Atelier 11, while fostering a nurturing and productive environment for current and future residents.
Our residency program offers several fee structures, available depending on funding support and program availability:
- Funded residency (that may also include travel and/or research and production stipend)
- Subsidized residency cost: 625 euro per week
- Full cost residency: 1250 euro per week - for applicants who are able to raise their own funds or have already secured funding elsewhere to help cover the costs associated with the residency.
Funded and subsidized residencies are limited and priority is given to candidates from less economically developed parts of the world (the OECD’s ODA list), as well as artists at risk or in exile.
All selected candidates receive an invitation letter indicating the specific condition of their residency, which can be used to seek further funding from national and international agencies. For more information, please see our Funding page.
Application and Selection Process
L’AiR Arts International Residency Program at Atelier 11 mirrors the symbol for equality, = a horizontal exchange between artists and cultural professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, across different ages and genders, working in various disciplines and at all stages of their professional careers.
Candidates from every country are welcomed, however an intermediate level of English is required to effectively interact with others. To attend the program, candidates must be sufficiently independent to manage their residency. Please note: this residency is available for invited candidates only (solo or duo) and cannot accommodate additional guests or family members.
Applications may be submitted on an ongoing basis with two main review periods—after April 30th and October 31st. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of international and Paris-based arts professionals. Residencies are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year, upon examination of each application and within the limits of available places. The selection process may include an open call application and a panel process, as well as nomination or invitation in relation to programs and partnerships.
Residents can be nominated by our alumni, guest curators, and program partners. Institutions interested in collaborating on supporting their candidates, please see our partner residency program for more information.
Apply & Join our Community Today!
To apply please complete the online application form.
Due to high demand and limited capacity, we are unable to respond to all applicants or provide individual feedback or meetings. Only selected candidates will receive an invitation letter with detailed information, including the specific dates and conditions of their residency.
Thank you so much L'AiR Arts for the fantastic time I've had during my solo residency at Atelier 11! I felt so supported and inspired such an awesome opportunity to continue my ongoing project on the history of biodiversity in Paris. Staying and working in the same atelier which 20th century masters such as Soutine was really phenomenal! I can't wait to see how Atelier 11 evolves in the future -- and I will definitely come back for more.
- Barbara Boissevain, United States (Artist-in-Residence, 2021/22)
As soon as I arrived at Atelier 11 in Cité Falguière, it was immediate for me to imagine it as a precious place emerging from the depths of history. As a curator, it allowed me to have a base in the city from which to freely come into contact with the cultural reality of Paris, its local artists and institutions. Allowing yourself a period of time for pure research is as much a luxury as a necessity for cultural professionals and Atelier 11 certainly offers a dimension of this type. I believe that the creation of a transversal network of institutions and people operating in the international cultural field is a shared objective that becomes achievable in the presence of a direction.
- Caterina Taurelli Salimbeni, independent curator and writer, Italy (Atelier 11 resident, 2023)
My experience with L'AiR Arts residency program at Atelier 11 has had a lasting impact on my career and artistic practice. Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, it gave me an opportunity to develop ideas for new work, dialogue with international artists and broaden my awareness of the global artistic landscape and my place within it. As part of a self-directed residency at Atelier 11, I created a dance film that has since been screened internationally. The development I fostered through my experiences with L'AiR has catapulted me forward in my artistic vision, self assurance and body of work.
- Mayumi Lashbrook, dance artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of Aeris Körper Contemporary Dance, Canada (Atelier 11 resident, 2022)
During and after the course of my solo residency in France, L'AiR Arts provided me with continued mentorship, encouragement and support. In addition to offering space and time to work, the residency included numerous visits to cultural events. L’AiR Arts also arranged the opportunity to meet with local creatives and do a small presentation of my work in progress. The time with L'AiR Arts proved invaluable to me as it marked an important shift that ended up being very prominent in my production over the last two years. The tentative collage works that I started experimenting with in France eventually culminated in several large-scale paper sculptures, collage installations as well as collage based video works. It played a large role in the incubation and realization of the solo exhibitions in Cape Town (2017), Johannesburg (2018) and in London (2019)
- Barbara Wildenboer, South Africa (Artist-in-Residence, 2016)
Photos: Atelier 11 by Leo Sano and Zoe Char 2022-2025
