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Located in the heart of the old town Vallauris, A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence), a non-profit association, welcomes artists from around the world to its lodgings and studios to meet with local artists and to research and create new works in a unique setting, A.I.R. Vallauris has welcomed over 500 international artists since its creation in 2001.

2026 Programme

For the past 23 years, A.I.R. Vallauris, a non-profit association and Artist Residency programme based in Vallauris, France, has welcomed international artists from all horizons to meet and collaborate with local artists and to research and create new work in an artistic laboratory created specifically for them.

In celebration of our first two decades of operation and as we embark upon our third, we continue pursue our aim to provide an environment for artists that is conducive to and inspiring for new creation. In addition, these experiences are enriched through cultural exchange between participants of different countries, nationalities, and backgrounds and through the sharing of knowledge, techniques and experiences.
 
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for Standard Residency and Atelier Tremplin 2026.

Our upcoming submission deadline is September 30, 2025. Please click here to know more.

EXHIBITIONS

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the exhibition of works created in residence by our five international artists!

from Saturday, September 27th to Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

• Saturday: 11:00am – 1:00pm, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
• Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

at the Salle Francis Crociani, 12 rue Clément Bel 06220 Vallauris

Entrance is free

Opening reception of the exhibition, with the presence of the artists and live musical accompaniment:

• Saturday 27th of September from 11am – 1pm
• at the Salle Francis Crociani, 12 rue Clément Bel, 06220 Vallauris

The exhibition “Invitation au voyage” reflects the concept of our residency by inviting you to discover contemporary art from different countries through a selection of works created in residency by numerous international artists. This artistic event takes place in the Salle Francis Crociani, a municipal space belonging to the town of Vallauris. Francis Crociani (1929-2023) is a legendary Vallauris ceramist and painter.

Invitation au Voyage, a permanent display of art works created by artists from all over the world.

Address: Galerie Aqui Siam Ben, 1 Bd des Deux Vallons, Vallauris 06220

Online Gallery
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