Transatlantic Residencies
Seeking to continue and strengthen ties between France and Quebec, Montpellier Contemporain (MO.CO), Fonderie Darling, and Gare de Matapédia are joining forces for a new edition of the Transatlantic Residencies.
This program allows a graduate artist from MO.CO Esba – École supérieure des beaux-arts de Montpellier to benefit from a three-month creative residency in Quebec, divided between Montreal and Gaspésie, to devote themselves fully to research and experimentation, in the heart of Montreal's bilingual cultural context and the unique environment of Gaspésie. Each artist is provided with a studio-apartment for two months at Fonderie Darling and a one-month stay at Gare de Matapédia, including a studio and private accommodation.
Fonderie Darling's team develops a customized support program for each resident, including professional meetings, studio visits, networking activities, and cultural discoveries, promoting dynamic immersion in Montreal's art scene.
The residencies include:
• A grant combining a stipend and production budget for a total amount of $3,000
• Access to production workshops (wood, metal, ceramics, CNC cutting)
• A program of promotion, logistical support, and artistic guidance
EVALUATION CRITERIA
All applications are evaluated by a committee drawn from MO.CO and Fonderie Darling teams, as well as invited professionals.
Entries will be assessed according to the following criteria:
• Potential impact of the residency on the artist's career
• Overall quality of the application
The 2025-2026 Transatlantic Residencies are made possible thanks to the support of the Consulate General of France in Quebec City, Culture Pro – Ministry of Culture (France), as well as partners MO.CO Esba, Quartier Éphémère and Matapédia Jonction Pôle.
