Fez — Moroccan artists looking for time, space, and money to develop their next project now have a chance to do it in the heart of Paris.
Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication has launched applications for “Atlasarts,” a research and creative residency program offering eight Moroccan artists three months at the “Cité internationale des arts” (International City of Arts).
The selected artists will each receive a €1,000 (roughly MAD 10,900) tax-free monthly living allowance throughout the residency.
They will also get a furnished live-work studio at the institution’s Marais location, giving them a dedicated space to both live and develop their work in central Paris.
The residency includes professional support, networking opportunities, cultural programming, French classes, and access to a community of artists from different countries and disciplines.
“Atlasarts” is organized in partnership with the French Institute of Morocco and the Cité internationale des arts (International City of Arts).
The Paris institution describes the program as a way to strengthen Moroccan artists’ international mobility while expanding their professional and artistic networks.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to Moroccan artists of any age working in visual arts, digital arts, cinema, music, performance, theater, dance, choreography, or writing.
Applicants must have at least three years of professional artistic practice or hold a qualification from an arts institution.
They must also have basic French or sufficient English to participate in the residency community.
Applications opened on September 1 and close on October 15. Results are scheduled for November 15, with the first residencies beginning in January 2027.
Candidates must submit a CV, an artistic portfolio, and a statement explaining why their current project would benefit from working in Paris.
The ministry requires applications to be submitted in French.
The eight selected artists will join the residency for at least three months, with accommodation designed to combine everyday living and creative work.
