RESONANCE 2026 Residency Opens for Nigerian Artists
The RESONANCE residency programme for visual artists, curators, and designers based in Nigeria is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cycle. This initiative is a collaboration with ART X Lagos, Cité internationale des arts, and the Embassy of France in Nigeria. Established in 2020 and expanded in 2025, the three-month residency in Paris provides a live-in studio, a monthly stipend of €1,200, travel support, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Candidates must be at least 23 years old by 1 January 2026 and reside in Nigeria, with curatorial applicants required to have five years of experience. Previous winners cannot apply, but those who were not selected may submit new applications. The residency for curatorial work runs from 2 October to 28 December 2026, while visual and design applicants will participate from 3 November 2026 to 28 January 2027. Applications should be submitted using the official form.
Key facts
- RESONANCE 2026–2027 is a fully funded international residency for Nigerian visual artists, curators, and designers.
- Partners include ART X Lagos, Cité internationale des arts, and the Embassy of France in Nigeria / Institut Français du Nigeria.
- Residency lasts three months in Paris at the Marais site of Cité internationale des arts.
- Monthly living allowance is €1,200 plus round-trip travel.
- Applicants must be over 23 by 1 January 2026 and live/work in Nigeria.
- Curatorial applicants need 5+ years experience, 2 curated exhibitions, and 2 published texts.
- Previous winners of RESONANCE or related residencies are ineligible.
- Application deadline not specified in source.
Entities
Institutions
- ART X Lagos
- Cité internationale des arts
- Embassy of France in Nigeria
- Institut Français du Nigeria
Locations
- Nigeria
- Paris
- France