ART X Lagos and Cité internationale des arts, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria / Institut Français du Nigeria, have opened applications for the 2026–2027 edition of the RESONANCE residency programme. The fully funded three-month residency in Paris is open to Nigeria-based visual artists, curators, and designers, offering a live-in studio at the Marais site, a monthly allowance of €1,200, round-trip travel, professional mentoring, and institutional visits. Applications are due by 31 May 2026, with separate residency periods for curators (October–December 2026) and visual artists/designers (November 2026–January 2027).
This programme matters because it provides critical international exposure and professional development for Nigerian visual artists, curators, and designers, strengthening ties between the Nigerian and French art scenes. By fully funding mobility and research, RESONANCE addresses barriers to global engagement for African practitioners and fosters cross-cultural exchange that can elevate the visibility of contemporary Nigerian art on the world stage.