Applications are open year-round.

It is best to apply at least six (6) months before the intended residency start date and buffer ample time for visa approval (if applicable). 

Upcoming Periods

2026

• 5 Jan to 26 Feb

— applications closed

• 3 Mar to 27 Apr

— applications closed

• 4 May to 26 Jun

— apply by 29 December 2025

• 2 Jul to 27 Aug

— apply by 29 February 2026

• 3 Sep to 28 Oct

— apply by 29 April 2026

• 3 Nov to 28 Dec

— apply by 29 June 2026

2027

• 5 Jan to 26 Feb

— apply by 3 August 2026

• 3 Mar to 27 Apr

— apply by 3 October 2026

• 3 May to 28 Jun 

— apply by 3 December 2026

• 2 Jul to 27 Aug

— apply by 3 February 2027

• 3 Sep to 27 Oct

— apply by 3 April 2027

• 3 Nov to 27 Dec

— apply by 3 June 2027

Open to Singapore and Southeast Asian artists.

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate evident artistic traits and high potential to excel in the arts and design sectors;

• Show strong desire, determination, commitment and passion for excelling in their creative practice;

• Be an active participant in external arts and design-related activities;

• Have minimum five (5) years’ experience of art practice.

Proposal

• Statement of motivation (how the residency supports the development of his/her work and how it will make a difference to his/her practice)

• Residency project plan and timeline

• Details of the proposed work to be developed and completed during the residency.

• Details on how the residency will contribute back to NAFA.

Biography

Curriculum Vitae

Portfolio of Works

Selection and Assessment

• SPU will review the submission and arrange a meeting with the applicant to learn more about the proposal and clarify any doubts whenever necessary.

• The applicant's merit, track record, and contribution to the NAFA community will be taken into consideration.

• SPU will evaluate the applications with the support of members from the Strategic Development & Global Engagement Division (SDGED) and Academic Division.

• SPU will send the application Cité internationale des arts for their final review and confirmation.

• Successful applicants will receive an Official Letter of Invitation from Cité internationale des arts. 

• Successful applicant will also receive a Letter of Offer from SPU including terms and conditions, within two (2) weeks of approval and the awardee is required to complete acknowledgement of the Letter of Offer within seven (7) working days. 

• Should the applicant wish to withdraw from the CRP, they must inform NAFA in writing at least two (2) months before the start date of the residency. Failure to do so may incur administrative charges. Withdrawals without valid reasons may affect future applications to the programme.

Awards

• Applicants may need to address stipulations or corrections for the CRP to be approved. 

• Applicants will need to fund the necessary travel arrangements and any other costs involved for the residency. 

• Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for grants from agencies such as the National Arts Council (NAC).

• Applicants may register one (1) additional co-resident artist to work on a joint project during the CRP and share the live-in studio. 

• The co-resident must meet the eligibility criteria and attributes set out for the CRP. 

• The co-resident may or may not be NAFA affiliated and must pay an additional monthly fee according to the co-residency rates set by Cité internationale des arts, which should be paid directly to Cité.

• Applicants are allowed to be accompanied by their spouse or child under the age of seven (7) who may not have art practice as an Accompanying Person or Visitor during the CRP. 

• The awardee is required to pay additional charges according to the latest rates set by Cité internationale des arts, which should be paid directly to Cité.

Awardees are required to produce the following deliverables during the entire course of the CRP:

• Documentation of the process (e.g. research findings, design sketches, recordings, networking etc.) and outcome of the overseas residency. The Awardee shall grant permission to NAFA to use, print, publish, reproduce, copy or publicly distribute, in any form, such works for educational, teaching, research, marketing, promotional, and administrative purposes.

• Submission of the mid-point review report within one (1) month from the start of the residency.

• Review by the mid-point of the residency to inform SPU of any changes made to the residency proposal and provide a progress update.

• Completion of the Post-residency Report one (1) month from the end-date of the residency.

• Submission of any applicable digital / physical collaterals related to the project, publicity, house programmes, catalogues, etc.

• Submission of photos / videos of artist making art or interacting with other artists / audience.

• Submission of details of networks and connections made during the residency period.

• Completion of the Post-residency Programmes (e.g: artist talk, workshops and residency showcase that benefit the NAFA community) within six (6) months from the end date of residency.

Applicants can consider aligning plans to coincide with cultural, educational and professional events to make the most of the time in France and Europe. The seasonal climate conditions should also be noted for any effect they may have on particular plans.

• Regional Cultural, Art and Design Events

• National and Public Holidays

• Climactic Seasons 

  • Spring
    March to May: 8°C to 18°C

  • Summer
    June to August: 18°C to 27°C 

* It is advisable to bring along a raincoat or umbrella. While the weather can be hot, there are also frequent rainy days with lower temperatures. 

• • Autumn
    September to November: 12°C to 16°C

  • Winter
    December to February: 0°C to 8°C

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