Igniting Passion and Fostering Cross-Cultural Diversity
NAFA is excited to announce the application call for the NAFA Studios @ Cité internationale des arts Residency Programme (CRP). NAFA first established its two artist studios at the Cité internationale des arts in 1998 and 1999. Since then,
the studios have housed NAFA-affiliated artists, including numerous Cultural Medallion recipients such as Han Sai Por, Lim Yew Kuan, Tan Choh Tee, Chng Seok Tin, and Lim Tze Peng, and younger artists such as Tay Bak Chiang and Quek Kiat Sing. Over 25
years, the studios have welcomed more than 80 artists.
We warmly welcome Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists who are passionate about their craft with various backgrounds and disciplines to apply. Join the residency to cultivate
your artistic practices and foster connections with international artists and creatives.
For more information, visit
Cité internationale des arts (citedesartsparis.net) .
What is Covered?
The CRP will provide awardees with 100% subsidy of a studio apartment (30 sqm) in Paris. The studio comprises of one large room off an entrance, with a partitioned sleeping area, kitchenette and a bathroom.
When Can You Apply?
The application is open all year round and applicants should apply at least six (6) months before the intended residency start date and buffer ample time for visa approval (if applicable). The applicant can choose to do a residency of two (2) months based on the following dates subject to availability:
| 2026 Residency Calendar |
| Period |
Arrival |
Departure |
Application Cut Off Dates |
| 1 |
4 May 2026 |
26 June 2026 |
29 December 2025 |
| 2 |
2 July 2026 |
27 August 2026 |
29 February 2026 |
| 3 |
3 September 2026 |
28 October 2026 |
29 April 2026 |
| 4 |
3 November 2026 |
28 December 2026 |
29 June 2026 |
| 2027 Residency Calendar |
| Period |
Arrival |
Departure |
Application Cut Off Dates |
| 1 |
5 January 2027 |
26 February 2027 |
3 August 2026 |
| 2 |
3 March 2027 |
27 April 2027 |
3 October 2026 |
| 3 |
3 May 2027 |
28 June 2027 |
3 December 2026 |
| 4 |
2 July 2027 |
27 August 2027 |
3 February 2027 |
| 5 |
3 September 2027 |
27 October 2027 |
3 April 2027 |
| 6 |
3 November 2027 |
27 December 2027 |
3 June 2027 |
Who Can Apply?
NAFA staff, alumni, Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists residing in Singapore with 5 years of art practice experience are welcome to apply.
You can apply as an individual artist or a collective of up to two (2) artists with a primary applicant who can undertake responsibility. The co-resident must meet the eligibility criteria and attributes set out for the CRP and pay an additional monthly
fee according to the co-residency rates set by Cité internationale des arts.
Resources
For NAFA Alumni, Singaporean and Southeast Asian Artists
Visit here for information about the CRP, including the application guidelines and form.
For NAFA Staff
Please download the CRP application form and guidelines from staffnet or contact [email protected].
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