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In March 2025, L’AiR Arts is pleased to host a special residency program celebrating the contributions of women artists to the rich artistic history of Montparnasse. Organized as part of the the 150th Anniversary of Atelier 11 Cité Falguière, the program will also honour its last historical resident, artist Mira Maodus, who lived and worked at Atelier 11 for nearly fifty years.
Structured as a forum within the L'AiR Arts curated professional program, this immersive two-week residency will provide a stimulating experience of intercultural exchange while engaging with the vibrant history and contemporary scene in Paris. Titled Avant-Femme/Avant-Garde, there will be a focus on highlighting research that centres the artistic practices of women during the height of the École de Paris. With access to historic locations, sites of research and professional exchange sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the inclusive history of the École de Paris, while developing lasting connections with fellow residents, expanding their international creative network and presenting their work to a broader community.
Focusing on expanded art practices, such as installation, alternative media, creative writing and performance, the program brings together professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, selected from an open call of over 600 applications. With an inclusive approach, the residency welcomes artists and cultural professionals who identify as women (cis and trans inclusive) or gender diverse, as well as those whose practices intersect with these identities.
Structured as a forum within the L'AiR Arts curated professional program, this immersive two-week residency will provide a stimulating experience of intercultural exchange while engaging with the vibrant history and contemporary scene in Paris. Titled Avant-Femme/Avant-Garde, there will be a focus on highlighting research that centres the artistic practices of women during the height of the École de Paris. With access to historic locations, sites of research and professional exchange sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the inclusive history of the École de Paris, while developing lasting connections with fellow residents, expanding their international creative network and presenting their work to a broader community.
Focusing on expanded art practices, such as installation, alternative media, creative writing and performance, the program brings together professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, selected from an open call of over 600 applications. With an inclusive approach, the residency welcomes artists and cultural professionals who identify as women (cis and trans inclusive) or gender diverse, as well as those whose practices intersect with these identities.
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Meet the residents:
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Mira Maodus, Vent Rouge, 2022 (private collection)
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Falling within the duration of the residency are various international art fairs, along with numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, making this an especially exciting, vibrant and culturally rich time to experience Paris. The focus of this program will tie into these events, to ensure programming which maximises the opportunities and engagement relevant to the activities within the local arts scene.
In keeping with the legacy of Cité Falguière as a safe haven during the tumultuous 20th century, L’AiR Arts is pleased to offer scholarships to selected candidates from less economically developed countries (the OECD’s ODA list), as well as to artists at risk and in exile.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, local program co-hosts, and institutional partners for upholding the welcoming spirit of the École de Paris and advancing international solidarity through cross-cultural dialogue and exchange.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, local program co-hosts, and institutional partners for upholding the welcoming spirit of the École de Paris and advancing international solidarity through cross-cultural dialogue and exchange.
” What an incredible two weeks it has been doing my research residency with L'AiR Arts. Thank you for bringing together a very diverse group of artists from around the world and in terms of practice. This experience really solidified the importance of collectives and international groups of people, especially artists, coming together, exchanging ideas and learning about the process of each artist, their artistic vision and how they approach executing their ideas. To top it all, we also had the amazing opportunity to see a crazy amount of art fairs and exhibitions in Paris that were all so unique and different!
- Anna Kavehmehr (Iran / Canada), L'AiR Arts curated program participant, October 2024
