The Camargo Foundation, located in Cassis, France, and founded by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill, is a residential center offering programming in the humanities and the arts. It offers time and space in a contemplative environment to think, create, and connect. The Foundation encourages the visionary work of scholars, artists, and thought leaders in the arts and humanities.
For the Camargo Core Program, the Camargo Foundation welcomes applications from all countries, nationalities, and career levels.
– Scholars & Thinkers (including professionals and practitioners in creative fields such as curators, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) should be connected to the Arts and Humanities working on French and Francophone cultures, including but not limited to cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region.
– Artists, in all disciplines, who are the primary creators of a new work/project. The Camargo Core Program encourages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
*Residency periods:*
– Fall 2017 (8 weeks from September 5 to October 31)
– Spring 2018 (6 weeks from February 27 to April 10 / 8 weeks from February 27 to April 24 / 11 weeks from February 27 to May 15)
*Number of fellowships:*
18 Fellowships/year, 9 artists and 9 scholars & thinkers
*Stipend:*
A stipend of 1000 USD per month is available, 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 far in advance is covered.
*Accompanying family members:*
Spouses/adult partners and dependent minor children may accompany fellow for short stays or for the duration of the residency.
*Application deadline:*
November 24, 2016
*More information:*
http://camargofoundation.org/apply/current-calls/