NOUVEAU GRAND TOUR

Participants of the 2025 edition of the Nuovo Grand Tour : Luca Ferrero / Andrea Valzania / Sofia Clementina Hosszufalussy / Davide Marcianesi / Sofia Rosalia Fioramonti

Domaine de Boisbuchet joins the fourth edition of the Nouveau Grand Tour, the artist residency program in France for Italians under 30

The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Nouveau Grand Tour. This initiative—supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture (Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity) and organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation—aims to foster cultural dialogue and artistic exchange between Italy and France by promoting the mobility of emerging talents across a wide range of contemporary creative disciplines.

For the fourth year in a row, Domaine de Boisbuchet is taking part in the program as one of the official host venues, and applications are open for a residency with us.

Up to 45 residency grants will be awarded to a maximum of 55 Italian artists and creatives under 30, selected through an open call. These participants will carry out an artistic residency in one of the 24 partner institutions located throughout France.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to:
– Italian artists and creatives born on or after January 1st, 1996;
– Holders of a first-level academic degree (Bachelor’s degree, Diploma from an Academy of Fine Arts, or equivalent);
– With a good command of French and/or English.

Conditions

Selected applicants will receive:
– Free accommodation at the host residency centre;
– A residency allowance of €1,000 per month (calculated pro rata based on the length of stay);
– A €500 contribution for artistic research and development expenses;
– A €400 contribution towards travel costs.

Residency Period

At Domaine de Boisbuchet the residency will take place from September 14 to October 4, 2026

Deadlines

Application deadline: by July 22, 2026, 23:59 CET