OPEN CALL: Artist Residency 2026 for Armenian Women Photographers

We are officially opening the call for applications to the 2026 Residency Program, an exclusive opportunity for Armenian women photographers based in Armenia. Taking place in September 2026, this initiative reflects IWPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting women artists and amplifying diverse voices across borders. 

Five selected photographers will be invited to Paris for a one-month residency at the renowned International Centre – Les Récollets. For this residency, we encourage applicants to engage with powerful and universal themes such as memory, migration, and social change. 

This program offers mentorship sessions and networking with recognised curators and photo editors,  access to Paris-based cultural resources, a dedicated time and space for research and artistic development within a collaborative, cross-cultural environment. 

Open Call: April 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 (23:59, Paris time) 

The open call is accessible to all Armenian women photographers residing in Armenia, whether emerging or established, amateur or professional.

To submit your work, please check here

Applicants are invited to prepare and submit : 

• A resume (maximum 2 pages)
• A short biography (maximum 200 words)
• A portfolio (maximum 15 pages in PDF format), which may include images, text, archives, or mixed-media work. 
• A cover letter (maximum 300 words) outlining:
  • Their artistic practice and research interests.
  • How they envision using the residency for exploration, development and experimentation 
  • Any specific goals or questions they hope to address during the month.
• All materials must be submitted in English or French, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please check out the regulations here

We warmly encourage all eligible photographers to apply and to share this opportunity widely within their networks. 

We look forward to discovering your work.

Good luck to everybody!