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ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

ABOUT THE AREA

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

HOW TO APPLY

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Julia & Georges
Fond de Dotation
« Le Miffre »
668 ch. des Marquets
84220 Roussillon
France

+ 49 160 808 34 93 (GER & EN)
+ 33 602 387 032 (FR & EN)
info@julia-georges.fr

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

ABOUT THE AREA

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

HOW TO APPLY

CONTACT

Legal
Privacy Policy

Julia & Georges
Fond de Dotation
« Le Miffre »
668 ch. des Marquets
84220 Roussillon
France

+ 49 160 808 34 93 (GER & EN)
+ 33 602 387 032 (FR & EN)
info@julia-georges.fr

ARTIST RESIDENCY

The Julia & Georges Artist Residency offers a unique retreat for small collaborative groups of artists or other creative practitioners who need time and space to work together. The residency is at »Le Miffre«, a modern villa within a large estate near the village of Roussillon France. »Le Miffre« offers a peaceful environment for social gatherings and project development.

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  • ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The Julia & Georges Artist Residency is dedicated to supporting small groups of artists who are looking for a place where they can work together to plan and develop their next project. 

We understand the challenges of finding the right environment to nurture and develop your collaborative projects. Our residency provides a peaceful setting near the picturesque village of Roussillon, France, where your group can escape daily distractions and immerse yourselves in your creative practice.

There is a lot of space for people to spread out, but there are no production facilities, so this residency is best suited to the conceptual development phase of projects, or projects that don’t require equipment beyond what you are able to bring with you. The property, »Le Miffre«, has three bedrooms with double beds, and an additional sofa bed in the library. A maximum of 7 people can apply for a residency together, but more than 4 people will require sharing beds.

With a spacious terrace, a living room, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, large tables both inside and out, a huge lawn, and a swimming pool with sunbeds, your group will have everything you need to focus on your projects and enjoy a rejuvenating stay. 

  • ABOUT THE AREA

The residency at »Le Miffre« is located in the Luberon Mountains in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southern France, surrounded by lavender fields, vineyards, and its famous ochre cliffs. »Le Miffre« is a 20 minute walk from the village Roussillon. Roussillon is known for its narrow winding streets, and traditional Provencal architecture. The area is best reached by car — it’s about 50 kilometers (1 hour) from Avignon and 75 kilometers (1 hour 15 minutes) from Aix-en-Provence. The nearest major airport is in Marseille, approximately 90 kilometers away (around 1.5 hours by car). It is also possible to get around by public transport.

  • Practical considerations

Budget
Please note that while the foundation covers accommodation costs, your group will be responsible for travel and food expenses, and the group are expected to be self-sufficient during their stay. 

Once accepted, the foundation can provide a letter of support if artists are seeking funding to help support their visit.

Transportation & Food
The visiting groups are responsible for arranging their own food and transport during the residency. 

The residency is in a rural area, so the most convenient is to rent a car, however it is also possible to do the residency without a car. By public transport, you can take a train to Avignon and Bus to Pont Julien. From there you will need to take a taxi for about 10 minutes. Buses also go in frequently to the closest village, Roussillon. 

Roussillon is a 20 minute walk away. Here you can find a small supermarket, a bakery, a pharmacy and small local shops. For a bigger supermarket you need to drive to the next big town Apt, which is a 20 minute drive away. You can also get to Apt by bus from Roussillon.

Residency Time Frame
Each residency can run for one week up to four weeks, depending on the applicants preference and availability. The length of stay allows your group the time to develop ideas, experiment, and deepen your collaboration. The residency periods are set for when the weather is mild and the village is at its most beautiful.

There are two residency periods per year: Spring and Autumn.  

Spring Period: 
1 April – 30 May 

Autumn Period:
15 September – 15 November

 

  • HOW TO APPLY

Application Criteria

The residency is open to any group of two or more professional creative practitioners who want to work together, and are looking for a space to work on a creative project. Artist duos, artist collectives, and interdisciplinary groups may apply. Your application is submitted as a group with one person listed as lead applicant. Applicants must demonstrate that they are professional practicing artists or other creative practitioners. Collaborators may also be from other disciplines (such as a scientist or a journalist).

Application Content

We invite artist duos, artist collectives and interdisciplinary groups to apply for the Julia & Georges Residency. Send us an email with the following content: 

  1. Residency Applicants:
    List who will take part in the residency and attach a CV for each person. Include relevant links – either to individual websites or a group website.

  2. Biography:
    Provide an introduction to your group. Describe how your group works together, the dynamics of your collaboration, and the nature of your work. What motivates you? What topics do you explore in your work? (max. 300 words)

  3. Project Proposal:
    Outline the project your group intends to work on during your stay, including any specific goals or outcomes you hope to achieve. Explain why your group wants to join the residency and how this experience will benefit your collective work. (max. 500 words)

  4. Preferred Time frame for Residency:
    Tell us what dates you would like to do the residency. Let us know if your time frame is flexible or not, and how many weeks you would like to stay (1-4 weeks). 
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Application Assessment

We receive applications on a rolling basis, and the residencies are awarded by the board. The board reviews your application, and has a discussion about the applicants and their proposed project based on the outlined criteria. You will be informed within 2 months if your application has been successful. 

Your application will be assessed by the board using the following criteria:

  1. Artistic Merit and Originality
    The quality, innovation, and originality of the applicant’s past work and proposed project.

  2. Clarity and Feasibility of Proposal
    How clearly the applicant articulates their goals for the residency, and whether the plan is realistic and achievable within the residency timeframe.

  3. Potential for Development and Impact
    The potential for the residency to significantly benefit the artists’ professional growth.
  • Contact

If you have questions about the foundation or the Artist residency, or if you want to collaborate don’t hesitate to contact us. The foundation was just set up and the residency program is very new. We are working on making it a special and valuable experience – any suggestions ideas and feedback is also welcome. Please send us an Email with your questions. We can answer in English, French and German.