The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 for Nigerian-based creatives (Fully Funded to Paris, France) – Opportunities For Africans

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 RESONANCE Residency Programme. The RESONANCE residency programme is inviting Nigerian-based creatives to apply for a prestigious three-month keep in Paris. This annual initiative, co-constructed by the Cité internationale des arts, ART X Lagos, and the French Embassy in Nigeria, goals to foster mobility and broaden the skilled networks of actors throughout the Nigerian artwork scene.

Residency dates

• Curatorial Residency: from October 2 to December 28, 2026
• Design Residency: from November 3, 2026 to January 28, 2027
• Visual Arts Residency: from November 3, 2026 to January 28, 2027

Requirements

The programme is open to:

Curators

• of all nationalities who reside and work in Nigeria;
• who’re aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
• who can justify at the very least 5 years of expertise in curatorial practices (minimal of two exhibitions curated and two publications in referenced artwork media);
• who can absolutely commit throughout the residency interval to the event of their analysis undertaking with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s setting.

Artists of all disciplines throughout the area of visible arts (plastic arts, digital arts, images, efficiency)

• of all nationalities who reside and work in Nigeria;
• who’re aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
• who can exhibit at the very least 2 years of expertise in creative practices of their portfolio;
• who can absolutely commit throughout the residency interval to the event of their analysis undertaking with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s setting.

Designers of all disciplines (furnishings, object, digital and print):

• of all nationalities who reside and work in Nigeria;
• who’re aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;
• who can exhibit a dedication to the observe as an expert and a researcher;
• who can absolutely commit throughout the residency interval to the event of their analysis undertaking with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s setting.

All candidates needs to be in possession of a sound passport and in a position to journey overseas and absolutely commit to the residency on the devoted time frame.

Benefits

Curator Award Winner

• 3-month residency to maintain at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from October 2nd to December twenty eighth 2026;
• Transportation (spherical journey) to and from Paris, France (not inclusive of visa and insurance coverage) in financial system class with one baggage;
• A live-in-studio on the Marais or Montmartre web site of the Cité internationale des arts;
• A month-to-month residing allowance of €1,200;
• Dedicated help and dialogue on curatorial practices with a France-based curator;
• Visits and networking Opportunities organized by the Cité internationale des arts;
• Possible Opportunities for collaboration with ART X Lagos on future editions.

Visual Artist Award Winner

• 3-month residency to maintain at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from November third 2026 to January twenty eighth 2027; plus above advantages

Designer Award Winner

• 3-month residency to maintain at Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France from November third 2026 to January twenty eighth 2027; plus above advantages

Application Requirements

Required paperwork: 

• A Resume presenting your tutorial {and professional} background, and your contact and postal deal with (most 4 pages)
• A Portfolio explaining your curatorial, creative or design method and presenting a number of current initiatives consultant of your work (5 to most 20 pages)
• A Research Focus assertion explaining the analysis angles that you really want to develop throughout your residency, together with a residency temporary with an inventory of artists, specialists or cultural establishments with whom you would like to collaborate with (most 3 pages)
• (Optional) One of the next information: A video hyperlink consultant of your work (most 3 minutes) OR a letter of advice supporting your curatorial, design or creative undertaking at Cité Internationale des Arts (most 1 web page)
• A legitimate passport (with 6 months of validity after journey)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the RESONANCE Residency Programme