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?
The residence is fully financed and covers all essential expenses: accommodation, full board, cleaning, and most of the tools common to residents to carry out collective projects. However, participants are responsible for any personal expenses they may have and for any specific expenses related to their personal project.
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 ?
Yes, single guests are encouraged to share meals with residents. This is not mandatory but, depending on the affinities, it makes it possible to promote exchanges and the sharing of experiences. In general, the program of stays also includes workshops and specific sessions with artists in residence.
During the residency, Rocabella is open to individual stays for customers that want to escape for few days.
We encourage exchanges between residents and customers. This can allow residents to show their work, and even expand their network, while allowing the customers to discover creative activities and the people behind them. Interactive moments could be imagined, depending on the residencies, to allow the customers to discover, in an inspiring and engaging way, the projects the residents are working on.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Creative residencies are periods during which artists and creatives come to work on their projects, most often around a specific theme, often in collaboration with other artists. Residents are generally supervised by a referent and participate in training sessions in addition to their creative work.
During the residencies, the estate is open to individual stays of customers who come to recharge their batteries at La Rocabella. During these stays, contacts are encouraged to promote exchanges between residents and customers of the estate. Specific sessions are offered to customers to go further on a theme and discover more in an inspiring and interactive way the projects on which residents are working.
