Art & Design Residencies

For the third consecutive year, the cneai = is opening its call for applications to artisans and designers. In June or September 2026, two professionals will be welcomed for a one-month springboard residency at the Maison Flottante.

All informations here : appel-a-residence.pdf

Objectives of the residency

The objectives of this residency are to:
= Promote the arts and crafts and their integration into the artistic creation process.
= Provide a period of research, experimentation, and design for current or future projects.
= Provide support through professionalization: economic model, professional network, project methodology, status, administration, promotion of the activity, etc.
= Promote research, experimentation, and potential productions through a public meeting defined collectively in advance.

Residency terms and conditions

This springboard residency is open to artisans and designers whose practice demonstrates a connection with the field of research and creation.
La Maison Flottante, consisting of a workspace and accommodation, is made available to the winners.
Duration: one month / June or September 2026
Residency grant: €2,000
Production grant: up to €1,000
Remuneration for public time: €150
Transport (up to a limit of): €100
A mezzanine bedroom is available for temporary collaborators or family.

Application procedure

Applicants must be available to reside for the duration of the residency.
The application must include:
= A portfolio representative of your current practice and/or a link to a website.
= A statement of intent outlining your reflections, current developments, and needs, max. 2 pages.
= A choice of months: June or September 2026.
Applications should be sent by email to the following address: communication@cneai.com
The application file must be sent to the jury in PDF format and must not exceed 10 MB.

Calendar

Application deadline: February 15, 2026
Announcement of results: March 2026
Residency period: June or September 2026

A residency in the heart of the arts and crafts region

The selection jury is composed of: Florise Garac, Deputy Mayor for Culture of the City of Poses, Clémence Plassart, Heritage Manager for the Seine-Eure Urban Community, Raphaëlle Jarry, Culture Project Manager for the Department of Eure, Elise Quantin, Regional Relations Manager for the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français, and the cneai team, consisting of Charlotte Breton and Daria Gnachenko, Communications and Coordination Managers, Bastien Sbuttoni, Administrator, and Ann Stouvenel, Director.
Poses is located in the heart of the Seine-Eure region, which for centuries has been a fertile ground for the expression of exceptional craftsmanship. Today, hundreds of artisans live and work there in the largest luxury houses, which export worldwide and contribute to our country’s reputation. There was a strong desire to continue and further invigorate this wonderful story. That is why, in this fertile land of Normandy, between Paris and Deauville, the Seine-Eure urban community is developing a powerful synergy between arts and crafts and luxury with the creation of the “La Fabrique des Métiers d’Art” brand.

Partners

The residency is supported by the City of Poses, the Seine-Eure Urban Community, and the Department of Eure.