Terra summer residency scholarships in Giverny, France

Founded in 2001, the Terra Summer Residence brings together doctoral students in American art and emerging artists from around the world for a nine-week residential program in Giverny, France. The program encourages independent work while providing seminars and mentorship by seasoned academics and artists to foster reflection and debate. The Terra summer residence offers participants the opportunity to broaden their academic and creative horizons, explore international cultural perspectives and forge professional exchanges and networks throughout their lives.

In addition to a stipend, fellows receive on-site accommodation, use of work facilities and lunches for the duration of the residency. The  residency manual  provides more information on location, facilities and residency guidelines.

Terra summer residence 2021   +

The conditions of global health and travel safely permit, the summer residence Terra 2021 will take place from June 7 to August 6. We only accept applications from  scholarship holders  for the 2021 residency. The artist residency positions for 2021 have already been filled ( artists selected in 2020 have been invited to postpone their residency until 2021).

Contact:  tsr@terraamericanart.eu

Deadlines   +

Applications for the 2021 program will be open from October 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021.

Eligibility and application information   +

Applications should be submitted online using this link :  Terra Summer Residency Application  . We only accept applications from   researchers   for the 2021 residency.

Applicants from all over the world can apply. Applicants must be:

  • A  PhD c  CANDIDATES  researching American art and visual culture or its role in an international artistic exchange context prior to 1980. Applicants at the dissertation writing stage are encouraged to apply.
  • A  visual artist  with a master’s degree or its equivalent at the time of application . Preference is given to applicants who have graduated within the last five years .

Applicants must be recommended by their advisor or thesis professor or former art school director. Each professor can recommend a maximum of two candidates each year . (See Form candidacy for the nomination procedures and application complete.)

Applicants for the Terra summer residency will be assessed by an independent jury on intellectual and creative excellence, scientific and artistic achievement, and the ability to contribute in a collegial and interdisciplinary community. As the working language of the program is English, all applicants must be fluent; knowledge of French is an asset but not compulsory.

Funding Information   +

The scholarship recipients of the Terra summer residence receive:

  • A stipend of $ 5,000 ( artists receive an additional $ 300 for the purchase of materials);
  • travel contribution (up to $ 500 for people traveling from Europe, up to $ 1,200 for people traveling from the United States and Canada, and up to $ 1,500 for people traveling from other destinations);
  • Accommodation in the Terra Foundation residences and daily lunches. Due to the nature and format of the program , the residence does not accommodate family members (including partners and children) or other guests.

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