Photography Residency
From November 2025 to April 2026
Three two-month photography residencies culminating in an exhibition on the theme Guardians of the Sea.
About
Call for Applications – Photographers
Rocabella is opening applications for three artist-in-residence programs dedicated to photography, under the theme Guardians of the Sea.
These residencies are open to professional photographers (or those in the process of professionalization), with no restrictions regarding academic background or photographic genre. The working languages will be French and English.
Each residency will host one coordinator and four photographers, selected not only for the quality of their work but also for their ability to engage in dialogue and collaborate within a group.
This residency will take place alongside other artists from diverse disciplines: sculptors, documentary filmmakers, musicians, and comic book artists.
Session 1
Dates: November 3 – December 19, 2025
Session 2
Dates: January 5 – February 27, 2026
Session 3
Dates: March 9 – April 29, 2026
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file before October 8, midnight to the following address: residence.artup@gmail.com
The application file should include:
- CV (including a link to the photographer’s website and professional Instagram page)
- Portfolio (maximum 20 pages)
- Letter of recommendation (from a gallery, institution, or professor)
- A short video (approx. 1 minute) introducing yourself and your work
- Statement of intent related to the theme of the residency
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.
