This call for applications is open to artists who graduated from Villa Arson within the last three years.
after villa program
As part of the After Villa program, an initiative designed to support the professional integration of recent graduates of Villa Arson, Villa Arson is developing a partnership with La Station, an independent venue for the production and presentation of contemporary art in Nice.
Conceived as a post-graduation incubator and a transitional space toward the professional field, this program aims to support artists during their first years of practice by offering them a collaborative work context, a critical environment, and concrete opportunities for networking and exhibition.
Located at the heart of Nice’s art scene, La Station provides an ecosystem particularly conducive to this dynamic. The program is based on immersion within the space and proximity to the permanent resident artists, fostering the exchange of practices, the sharing of experiences, and gradual integration into a local professional network.
This first edition of the program is designed as a period of research, production, and experimentation, allowing artists to develop their work while participating in an active collective environment.
objectives
The program aims to support recent graduates during a pivotal stage in their careers by providing a professional framework for production embedded within an active artistic environment. It seeks to foster their autonomy, expand their professional networks and strengthen their ability to develop projects within collective and public-facing contexts.
The program also aims to reinforce the ties between Villa Arson, its alumni and the key players of Nice’s art scene, making the residency a space of exchange and circulation between the school, the independent art venue, artists and audiences.
Terms and Conditions
Provisional Schedule
Late May 2026 : launch of the call for applications
Monday 15 June 2026, midnight : application deadline
Week of 16 June 2026 : pre-selection
18 June 2026 : selection committee
19 June 2026 : announcement of the results
6 July – 30 August 2026 : residency period
Late August 2026 : public presentation
Residency Conditions
Selected artists will be provided with a studio space at La Station, access to the shared facilities and the collective environment of the venue, as well as curatorial support and technical and logistical assistance. Each selected artist will receive a €500 production grant.
Application
The call is open to artists who graduated from Villa Arson within the last three years.
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file to the following address: international@villa-arson.org.
The PDF file must include the following documents, in the order listed below:
- a statement of intent outlining the project proposed for the residency (maximum 1,500 characters);
- a portfolio (maximum 10 pages);
- a CV (maximum 2 pages).
Applications from artist duos will not be considered.
