The Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac has opened applications for its Sound Art Residency Programme, designed to support sound artists from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Focus
The residency offers artists time, funding, and institutional support to develop new sound-based works while engaging with the museum’s collections and its commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage.
Projects should align with themes such as environmental and social justice, zero waste, philosophy, social sciences, policy, science and related interdisciplinary fields.
Funding details
Selected residents will receive $8,000 USD (excluding tax), covering copyright fees, the integration of the final work into the museum’s collections, and the project’s required delivery format.
Additional benefits include:
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Access to state-of-the-art facilities for research and experimentation
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Accommodation, meals, and travel (national or international) for production sessions in Paris and at Le Fresnoy (Tourcoing)
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Support for production expenses, technical installation, and rights clearance within an allocated budget
Proposals previously submitted in the same or similar form to past calls will not be reconsidered.
Who can apply
The programme is open to:
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Artists from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
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Individuals, duos, or collectives (shared funding)
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Applicants of any age, including those with dual nationality and residents of French overseas territories
Selection process
The selection involves:
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An internal pre-selection phase
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A final jury review including external experts
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Online interviews in April 2026 for shortlisted candidates
Selected artists must agree to non-exclusive reproduction rights for two years and be available for workshops, meetings and media activities. Professional liability insurance is required during production.
How to apply
A complete application must include:
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Signed registration form.
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Statement of intent (FR/EN) + short summary.
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Detailed biography.
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Copy of valid ID.
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Up to three links to past works.
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Technical project sheet (scenography, budget, sound or audiovisual sources).
Applications may be submitted online or by post.
Deadline
Applications close on January 18, 2026. Visit the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac website to apply.
Discover more residency programmes on our Opportunities page.
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