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Villa Medici - Academie de France a RomeRome, Italy
Atmospheric artwork for Villa Medici Pensionnaires 2027-2028
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A fellowship from Villa Medici - Academie de France a Rome, Rome, Italy. Applications close 16 October 2026. Official terms last checked 25 August 2026.
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Quoted from concours-pensionnaires.villamedici.it and checked on 25 August 2026. This is the organiser's description, reproduced as captured. It has not been through the evidence checks that produced the figures above.
The French Academy in Rome selects fellows for a twelve-month residency at the Villa Medici running September to August. The competition covers visual arts, photography, cinema, architecture, art history and restoration. Fluency in French is required and applications are made through the dedicated competition platform, open 4 September to 16 October 2026.
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| Organizer | Villa Medici - Academie de France a Rome |
|---|---|
| Type | Fellowship |
| Disciplines | any, photography, printmaking |
| Location / online | Rome, Italy |
| Eligibility | Practitioners of any nationality who are over 18 at the closing date, already professionally active, fluent in French, and not former fellows |
| Deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Twelve-month residency with accommodation, studio and a residency grant |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Funding type | Stipend |
| Verified | 25 August 2026 |
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