ART X Lagos, the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, and the Embassy of France in Nigeria / Institut Français du Nigeria have co-constructed an annual residency programme for visual artists, designers, and curators of all nationalities based in Nigeria, called RESONANCE.

Initiated in 2020 by the Cité internationale des arts and the Institut Français du Nigeria, the aim of the programme is to facilitate mobility and support research, as well as the expansion of the professional network of actors within the Nigerian art scene.

ELIGIBILITY:

The programme is open to:

Curators:

Of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;

Who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;

Who can justify at least 5 years of experience in curatorial practices (minimum of two exhibitions curated and two publications in referenced art media);

Who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor and to connecting with the Cité’s environment

Artists of all disciplines within the field of visual arts (plastic arts, digital arts, photography, performance)

Of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;

Who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;

Who can demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in artistic practices in their portfolio;

Who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s environment.

Designers of all disciplines (furniture, object, digital and print):

Of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria;

Who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026;

Who can demonstrate a commitment to the practice as a professional and a researcher;

Who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project with the mentor, and to connecting with the Cité’s environment.

All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel abroad and fully commit to the residency for the dedicated period of time.

BENEFIT:

Residents will benefit from:

Dedicated support and conversation on artistic, curatorial and design practices with a France-based professional;

Visits and networking opportunities organized by the Cité internationale des arts;

A live-in-studio on the Marais site of the Cité internationale des arts;

A monthly living allowance (1200 euros);

Travel fees to and from Paris covered (visa and insurance to be covered by the artist).