Comic Book Residency
From November 2025 to April 2026
Three 2-month comic book residencies on the theme The Guardians of the Sea.
About
Applications for the three comic book–focused artistic residencies will be conducted through an internal identification and selection process. However, unsolicited applications are also welcome.
These residencies are intended for professional (or emerging) comic book artists, with no specific academic requirements or restrictions regarding the genres they work in. The working languages will be French and English.
Each session will host one residency lead and three artists, selected not only for the quality of their work but also for their ability to engage in dialogue and collaborate within a group.
The residency will run alongside artists from various disciplines, including sculptors, documentary filmmakers, musicians, and photographers.
Session Dates
- Session 1: November 3 – December 19, 2025
- Session 2: January 5 – February 27, 2026
- Session 3: March 9 – April 29, 2026
Application Guidelines (for unsolicited applications)
Applicants must submit a single PDF file by October 8 at midnight to the following address: residence.artup@gmail.com, including:
- CV (with links to the artist’s website and professional Instagram page)
- Portfolio (maximum 20 pages)
- A letter of intent related to the residency’s theme
Artistic Intent
To produce a multifaceted editorial project.
To explore a collaborative, authentic, and engaged creative approach, where drawing and graphic arts become tools for transmission, memory, and collective transformation.
Objectives
- Highlight the lives and work of women who are dedicated to preserving marine resources.
- Provide artists with a rigorous yet open space for creative work.
- Develop a poetic and embodied way of narrating ecological issues through the intersection of visual arts, film, and music.
What the Residency Offers
- Round-trip travel (one outbound journey at the start of the residency and one return journey at the end)
- Accommodation and meals provided by Rocabella
- A stimulating creative environment alongside other artists
- Artistic guidance from a dedicated coordinator
Conditions & Applicant Profile
- Professional or emerging comic book artist
- Artistic openness and ability to collaborate with artists from other disciplines
- Full availability during the session dates
- French-speaking and/or English-speaking profile
Selection Process
- Pre-selection by the coordinator: September 15 – October 5, 2025
- Submission of shortlisted applications to Rocabella: October 8, 2025
- Final interviews with Rocabella and its partners: October 10–12, 2025
- Results announced during the week of October 13, 2025
Residents
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
All essential expenses are covered: accommodation, full board, housekeeping, consumables, round-trip transportation, as well as access to shared tools and spaces required for collective projects. Residents remain responsible for their personal expenses and any specific costs related to their individual projects. An artistic grant is also awarded to support each residency.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
During the winter residency periods, Rocabella focuses on its artist-in-residence program.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Artistic residencies are periods during which artists and creators come to work on their projects around a specific theme. Residents are supervised by a specialist mentor and can benefit from advice from professional artists or specialists to enrich their creative activity.
