Promoting professional mobility fosters exchanges that evolve into enduring collaborations between the two countries. To achieve this and build lasting relationships, the French Institute in India supports training programs and grants for artists and professionals in partnership with French and Indian institutions, while also assisting professionals in their research and documentation throughout various studies conducted during the year.
Recently, the French Institute launched a flagship initiative named Villa Swagatam—a network of creative residencies across India, Bangladesh, and France—offering mobility of a minimum of 1 month up to 3 months in inspiring environments. Find out more on the dedicated page.
For any queries, please contact the team at [email protected]
News & Activities
PAIR Award 2025
Awdhesh Tamrakar announced as the 2025 PAIR Award recipient for a three-month summer residency at the Cité internationale des arts.
Serendipity Arles Grant 2025 – 26
Grant for lens-based practitioners in South Asia by Serendipity Arts & Rencontres d’Arles in association with French Institute in India.
Throwback: ICC IMMERSION India
In November 2024, the ICC Immersion program brought together French and Indian entrepreneurs from the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI).
Sneha Ragavan at AWARE’s NEST Gathering
Featuring Sneha Ragavan, New Delhi-based curator and Projects Lead for Asia Art Archive in India, at AWARE’s NEST convening.
Indian Photography on the Global Stage
Highlighting the remarkable contributions of Indian artists at the 2024 edition of Les Rencontres d’Arles, from July 1st to September 29th.
Serendipity Arles Grant 2023 – 24 – India at Les Rencontres d’Arles
Grant for lens-based practitioners in South Asia by Serendipity Arts & Rencontres d’Arles in association with French Institute in India.
The Prameya Art Foundation Awards – PAIR Awards
Prameya Art Foundation announces Loise Braganza as the recipient of the PRAF Artist in Residence 2024 at Cité internationale des arts.
Focus – A Mobility Program by the French Ministry of Culture
FOCUS is a key initiative for scouting talent, enriching international partners’ programs, and boosting the global presence of French artists.
The Villa Swagatam residency programme
A network of residencies spread across India, Bangladesh, and France, aiming to attract the best of contemporary creation.
Cité internationale des arts Residency Program
This program invites artists and cultural professionals living abroad for at least five years to apply for research and creative projects.
Massandje Sanogo, artist in residence
Massandje Sanogo’s installation will be presented in the next edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa, in December 2023.
The Heritage Restoration Toolbox
The Restoration Toolbox is an open-source participatory platform for restoration and preservation of everyday urban heritage.
The Institut français programmes and projects
Find out about tools and support mechanisms for the French cultural network worldwide, as well as for creators, professionals, and companies.