Loire Valley Spring Residency 2027

About this call

General Assembly, a London gallery, invites emerging artists to a two-week residency at Le Moulin de Marnay in Azay-le-Rideau, in France's Loire Valley, from 17 April to 1 May 2027. Three residents receive accommodation (a private bedroom each, one bathroom shared between two), their own studio space, food and wine, use of a manual Fiat 500 for local travel (with a valid driving licence), a studio visit and dinner with General Assembly patrons, and a place in a group exhibition in the Loire Valley or in London. Founder Melanie Ashton and the gallery team select on artistic potential and rigour, relevance to the gallery's vision, how the work could gain from time in a rural setting, and international or underrepresented UK presence.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Mixed Media
• Entry fee: £25
• Open to artists from all over the world who can arrange their own travel; the gallery welcomes emerging artists, international artists not currently represented in the UK, artists who would benefit from focused time in a rural setting, and artists whose work could develop toward future exhibitions with General Assembly. Non-refundable application fee of £25 including VAT, paid with the Apply now button (artists who cannot pay by card can email to arrange another way). Applications close at 23:59 UK time (GMT) on 30 November 2026, or sooner if the cap is reached. Apply by emailing Residency@generalassemblylondon.com a single PDF titled with your surname: a one-page written proposal (what stage you are at in your practice and how you would like to use your time at the residency), artist bio and statement, 5 to 10 images that represent your current practice, and Instagram handle and/or website. Artists cover their own travel to Tours, France, and travel insurance (required). The residency dates, 17 April to 1 May 2027, are not flexible. A driving licence is not required; the gallery makes sure that one of the three residents has one. Decisions by 15 January 2027; selected artists confirm by 20 January 2027, must be comfortable with animals (dogs, cats and chickens live at the property), create one work for the residency's permanent collection, produce more than one artwork during the residency, and collaborate on social media during and after it. The gallery can provide a visa support letter; securing the visa is the applicant's responsibility.