Bétonsalon is part of the Magnetic Residencies program, run by Fluxus Art Projects, built around tandem partnerships between institutions and residencies based in a French region (CAPC in Bordeaux, Frac Grand Large in Dunkerque, Frac Bretagne in Rennes and Villa Arson in Nice) and a British nation (Wysing Arts Centre, Cove Park, Aberystwyth Arts Center, Flax Art Studios). Artists from each of the five French regions are invited to apply for the residency based in an associated British nation; artists from each British nation can apply for the residency based in the associated French region.

For the 4th edition of Magnetic, Gasworks (London) and Bétonsalon offer two 2-month residencies for two artists, one based in Ile-de-France region and the other in England. Bétonsalon welcomes applications which engage with practices rooted in an exploration of sensorial relationships to the world and offering collective tools to reassess the way our body and mind are affected by and respond to the multiple crisis we are currently facing. We support artistic research which aims to broaden our understanding of physical and emotional interrelations between human and non-human – through performance, immersive installation, film, sound, care practices, radical pedagogies, participatory experiments etc. – and to question the way social and institutional frameworks shape experiences with our environment.

The residency offers:
– Artist fees of 2500 €/month
– A private furnished studio-apartment at the Cité internationale des Arts
– A round-trip to and from Paris (local transports are also covered)
– Administrative support and curatorial mentoring for the development of the research
– Network opportunities (studio visits, meetings, exhibition visits) with art professionals, curators, artists, institutions, art centres and galleries in Paris

Duration of the residency
This 2-month residency will run from April to May 2026, followed by a one-month extension in June as part of the Institut Français x Cité internationale des Arts residency program.

Application process
– The Magnetic 4 call for applications will be open from 20 May to 14 July 2025 (midnight) on Fluxus Art Projects website.
– Applications are not open to students, except for PhD candidates
– Artists in both France and the UK are considered to be based in a region if they have an address (residence) within that region/nation
– All applications must be written in English
– Joint applications (duo, collective, etc) are not accepted

Selection criteria
This call is aimed at professional artists working in the field of visual arts who have already presented their work in several professional venues identified by contemporary art networks. Applications will be assessed by a selection committee on the basis on the artistic ambition within a professional practice rooted in contemporary visual arts, the relevance of the artist’s proposal within the residency’s context and focus and the motivation for an international residency at this point in the artist’s career.

Timeline
– 20 May – 14 July 2025: call for applications
– First half of September 2025: selection committees with online interviews of preselected artists
-17th October 2025: public announcement of Magnetic 4 laureates
– April – June 2026: residency at Bétonsalon

Accessibility
As part of its commitment to accessibility for all, the Bétonsalon team is working to continuously improve the visitor experience and the support the artists with whom we collaborate. We are developing programs, tools and activities designed to provide inclusive support adapted to the needs of everyone. Access to the art centre without any structural restrictions and the ability to move around the various areas open to the public without any obstacles or hindrances are key requirements for full accessibility. Some office spaces, however, are only accessible by stairs.
Some studio-apartments in the Cité internationale des Arts are accessible to people with reduced mobility via an elavator. However, this is not the case for all communal areas of the premises. Studios can accommodate up to two adults and one child under the age of 7. Any specific need linked to a personal situation (disability, medical condition, family, etc) should be indicated prior to the residency so that appropriate support can be provided.

Further information on the Magnetic Residences program is available on the Fluxus Art Projects website.