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OPEN CALL APOLAN RESIDENCY FONDATION FIMINCO
| Deadline | 2026.03.29 |
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| Results Available Date | Expected notification in April. |
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OPEN CALL APOLAN RESIDENCY FONDATION FIMINCO Guidelines
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Fondation Fiminco
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The name of the project is inspired by Phalaenopsis Aphrodite, an orchid native to Orchid Island, symbolizing the uniqueness and originality of Taiwanese culture, as well as the hope that Taiwanese creators may shine on the international stage. During the residency, Fondation Fiminco will arrange Open Studio events and related professional exchange visits for the selected artist, facilitating dialogue with curators, collectors, gallery directors, museum scholars, journalists, and art critics. The program will also include cultural field visits, allowing the artist to explore institutions and perspectives in contemporary art across the Greater Paris region. Depending on the results of the residency, a presentation or showcase may also be arranged toward the end of the program.
Fondation Fiminco was established in 2017 by Groupe Fiminco with the aim of supporting contemporary art and promoting greater cultural accessibility in the Greater Paris area. Located in Romainville, in the northeastern part of Greater Paris, the Fondation has transformed a former pharmaceutical factory into a multidisciplinary environment that provides space, tools, and support for artists from around the world, while remaining open to the public for exhibitions and cultural engagement.
| Duration | From mid-September 2026 to mid-January 2027. |
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| Fields and Media | Movie and Pop Music, Other, Visual Art |
| Funding | The Taiwanese Ministry of Culture will grant the artist with a residence allowance of 305,000 NTD (equivalent to approximately 9,000 euro VAT), which includes round-trip ticket, living cost, production fee, insurance, visa application fee, SIM card... The artist has to submit a separate application for the grant to the Ministry of Culture once they are selected. |
| Provided by Host | ．Accommodation: a furnished studio, private bathroom, kitchenette, and shared living spaces. ．Workspace: an individual working area within a shared studio. ．Technical workshops: facilities and workshops for printmaking, silkscreen printing, ceramics, 3D printing, woodworking, textiles, photography, video, and more. ．Administrative support: assistance with visa applications and identifying other funding opportunities. ．Professional support: assistance with production, presentation, communication, and outreach. ．Professional networking resources: opportunities to connect with curators, collectors, galleries, journalists, and art critics, as well as open studios and cultural visits. |
| How to Apply | Applications must be submitted via the online form by midnight on March 24, 2026 (France time). A Google account is required to complete the online application. Required documents(Applications missing any of the following materials will not be considered.) 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): must include the applicant's educational background and professional experience, with a maximum length of 2 pages. 2. Letter of Intent / Project Proposal: should explain the research project and conceptual proposal the applicant wishes to explore during the four-month residency, with a maximum length of 2 pages. 3. Portfolio: should include works that represent the artist's recent creative methods and artistic style, with a maximum length of 5 pages. 4. Letters of Recommendation: one or more recommendation letters addressed to the selection committee in support of the applicant, with a maximum of 3 letters. 5. Additional supporting materials: such as publications, videos, or any other materials the artist considers helpful to the pre-selection committee (for example: records of participation in seminars or talks, media coverage, films, video works, interviews, etc.). |
| Selection Procedure | The selection process consists of two stages. In the first stage, applications will undergo a document review by the professional selection committee of Fondation Fiminco. Based on the results of the preliminary review, the second stage is scheduled to take place on April 17. For the final review, Fondation Fiminco and the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris will convene a committee composed of French curators and other arts professionals. Artists shortlisted for the second stage will be interviewed online in English or French. Applicants are expected to be informed of the results by the end of April. |
| Expected Outcome | ．Interaction with the public is encouraged. ．The program places strong emphasis on artists’ participation in knowledge sharing and art outreach, especially for younger audiences, and the artist's active involvement is highly expected. ．Participation in public events such as Open Studio is required. ． At the end of the residency, the artist must submit a final report to the Ministry of Culture. |