ENSP Arles Mentorship Program 2027

About this call

The Ecole nationale superieure de la photographie (ENSP) in Arles offers Le Mentorat 2027, an international professional mentorship program for established photographers and visual artists with at least 5 years of active practice. Eight participants receive approximately 5 months of personalized support including individual mentoring, collective critiques, and group training with mentors Nina Ferrer-Gleize and Geert Goiris. The program runs February to July 2027, with two intensive in-person sessions in Arles. Participation fee may be financed through French professional training bodies.

Who can apply

• International applicants
• Medium: Photography
• Entry fee: €2940
• Minimum 5 years of active artistic practice required. Must provide evidence of work dissemination (exhibitions, publications, or equivalent). Must have an active creation project. Requires good oral comprehension of both French and English. No prior art school degree required. Submit: statement of intention (max 3 pages), artistic portfolio (PDF, max 10 MB), CV, copy of passport or national ID. Participation fee: approx. EUR 2,940 (self-funded) or EUR 3,360 TTC (with professional training funding). 2027 pricing under validation; 2026 rates given here as reference. May be financed through French OPCOs; not eligible for CPF. Announcements December 2026.