The Camargo Core Program is the flagship program Camargo Foundation. Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to over 800 Core Program Fellows as part of its mission to support groundbreaking research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary approaches in the Arts and Humanities.
The fellowships span 6 to 11 weeks. With each cohort of Fellows, the Foundation strives to foster connections between research and creation.
Eligibility:
The Camargo Foundation prizes diversity and welcomes applicants from all countries and nationalities, representing a broad range of creative thought and practice. Three main categories are available, and several subcategories for artists’ applications.
- Scholars
To be eligible for a fellowship in the “Scholars” category, applicants are expected either to hold a PhD and a record of post-doctoral scholarship, or, to be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research for, or writing of, their dissertation.
- Thinkers
Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields (such as curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) who are professionally engaged in critical thought.
- Artists (all disciplines)
Artists in all disciplines should be the primary creators of a new work/project and should have a track record of publications, performances, exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants. Applicants may include artists who are engaged in critical thought and research-oriented projects.
Benefits:
- A stipend of 250 USD per week is provided, as is funding for basic transportation to and from Cassis for the Fellow for the residency. In the case of air travel, basic coach class booked in advance is covered.
The Camargo Core Program consists of fellowship residencies that span 6 to 11 weeks. The dates for 2020/2021 are:
- Fall 2020: 8 weeks from September 8 to November 3
- Spring 2021: 6 weeks from February 23 to April 6, 8 weeks from February 23 to April 20, or 11 weeks from February 23 to May 11
Documents to prepare:
- The supporting materials (CV, work samples, etc.) can be submitted either in English or French.
- Applications must include the following:
- A proposal narrative that describes your intended focus of the residency, whether on (a) particular work(s) or a more open-ended area of inquiry, and conveys the relevance of your project for today
- A rationale for wanting to work specifically at Camargo (as opposed to any other residency center) and/or in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area, including but not limited to existing or potential connections with people, places, organizations, and environments.
- A rationale for why a residency is appropriate at this specific stage of your proposal and/or career.
Application process:
- Eligible applicants may submit only one application. Multiple submissions will be disqualified.
- Applications need to be submitted only via the online platform
| Theme | : Fellowship |
| Applicant Country | : WorldWide |
| For more information | : Camargo Foundation |
