Introduction to CRP

The NAFA Studios @ Cité internationale des arts Residency Programme (CRP) aims to expose Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists to the international arts/design scene, where they could undertake residency programmes overseas and network with international artists and designers. 

Applicants may apply to participate in CRP for a minimum of two (2) months and up to six (6) months.

The Cité internationale des arts is an artists' residency that brings together artists in the heart of Paris and allows them to implement a creative or research project in all disciplines. Since its opening in 1965, the Cité Internationale des Arts has accommodated more than 18,000 artists from around the world. The Cité encourages cross-cultural dialogue and provides a place where artists can meet with their public and other professionals.

The Cité internationale des arts is located on two separate sites; the first is in Paris’ Marais district and the second in Montmartre. Every month, in partnership with 135 French and international organisations, the Cité’s two complementary sites welcome more than 300 artists from a wide range of disciplines for residencies lasting up to 1 year.

• Artists coming for residency should develop an artistic project (research or creation project), network with the resident community, or establish ties with the local artistic scene. 

• The diverse range of artists in residence at any one time allows for rich artistic conversations and potential for collaborations.

• The Cité has a vast network of contacts in Paris and wider France, and is able to assist artists in developing their connections in France. 

• The complex also houses an exhibition space where artists can display their works and an auditorium where they can perform concerts. 

• The Cité organises a programme of open studios throughout the year. Artists are also able to participate in the weekly open studios organised by Cité.

• Various spaces are available for the use of the artists in residence:

  • A screen-printing and an engraving workshop

  • A ceramics studio

  • Presentation spaces:

    • A gallery with a display area in excess of 500 m² 

    • The “Petite Galerie”, a 25 m²  exhibition space open to the street

    • “Le Corridor” transitory exhibition space 

    • 5 rehearsal studios

    • A 128-seat auditorium

    • The “Café des arts”, which is a convivial and versatile space

    • Outdoor areas

    • An exhibition, conference and performance space in Montmartre 

• The Cité internationale des arts makes several of these spaces available to residents at special rates; residents should inform Cité what they may need ahead of time.

• If the awardee applies for a co-residency or receives visitors during the stay, they will be required to pay additional charges according to the latest rates set by Cité internationale des arts. These fees are to be paid directly to Cité. Further information on the applicable rates and procedures will be provided after the application has been submitted. 

• Details about your residency direct from Cité internationale des arts can be downloaded below:

  • Welcome book (FR/ENG) • PDF

  • Internal Rules (ENG) • PDF