ATELIER
ARTIST in RESIDENCE
A unique arts residency experience where we continuously curate our programming and destinations for artists of exceptional talent and promise.
We transport our artists to a uniquely creative workspace.
What sets Atelier Artist in Residence apart is that each residency location is specially chosen for its ability to transport our artists to an immersive creative workspace not otherwise available in its ability to transform and inspire.
Fall 2025 Residencies
6 Fall Residency Opportunities: France
Our Fall 2025 programs are set at Chateau de Cerisay, a beautiful, sprawling French estate, 40 minutes from Le Mans which is 1 hour from Paris via train. An Ideal location for focused creative process but close enough to nearby cities & French villages for exciting excursions.
Session 1 - September 8th – September 22nd, 2025
Session 2 – September 25th – October 9th, 2025
Session 3 – October 13th – October 27th, 2025
Session 4 – October 29th – November 12th, 2025
Session 5 - November 14th – November 28th, 2025
Session 6 - November 30th – December 14th, 2025
DEADLINE TO APPLY - MARCH 31st, 2025
Meet & Greet
Upon Arrival to the Chateau, once you’ve had a moment to settle in and freshen up, we will have an afternoon soiree to get to know each other before our first group dinner.
Gather Materials
The following morning, we will take stock of what material needs you may have and you'll have the ability to venture into the nearby towns that are best equipped to supply your needs.
Explore or Join In
From this point, as we are a self-directed residency, most of your time is up to you. However, we do have planned outings throughout the Residency!
Including:
Chef prepared group dinners each evening. Breakfast & lunch foods provided for Artists to prepare on their own schedules.Day trips to Mont St. Michel, Le Mans & more for gallery visits and cultural enrichment.Exploring local events like marchés and local brocantes for an authentic french experience, etc.The Chateau is centrally located to other cultural and entertainment options to be explored, both on and off the property.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We welcome all Artists, amateur or established - Worldwide! Painters, Writers, Photographers, Musicians, small scale Sculptors, Poets, Illustrators, Digital Artists, Textiles, Print making, etc.New Artists who would benefit from surrounding themselves with other Artists in practice.Emerging Artists wanting to further immerse themselves in the creative experience.Established Artists looking for new approaches to their work or wanting to explore working in a new environment.Artists wanting a dedicated period of time to focus on projects without the distractions of their daily lives.We welcome couples as Artists, so long as each are engaging in their artistic practice during the residency. Couples may collaborate with or practice independently of the other partner.
Included with your tuition:
Housing (Private room)Studio space (Shared and Private)Chef prepared group dinners each evening. Breakfast & lunch foods provided for Artists to prepare on their own schedules.Programming related events, as outlined above.Transportation related to planned group outings.