Est. 2017
Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space in South West France, providing short residencies for international Artists, Makers, Writers, Musicians and all other creative practitioners.
Now accepting applications from all practitioners for Self-funded, Self-directed Residencies (2025 & 2026)
and from EU and UK based Musicians for a Funded Music Collaboration Residency (August 2025)
Studio Faire offers a change of pace and the space to create.
Situated in the market town of Nérac, in the stunning Lot-et-Garonne region, on the northern edge of Gascony.
Here you will find the ‘real’ unspoilt France
Shhh, don’t tell everyone!
Studio Faire
Your hosts,
Colin Usher & Julia Douglas
Our Aims & Objectives
Support the development of ideas and the production of new work, by offering comfortable, self-catering accommodation and workshop and study space for experimentation, development and creativity.
Offer a relaxed and beautiful meeting place for national and international working partnerships to develop.
Create a social atmosphere which encourages interdisciplinary feedback or collaboration between contemporary artists, designers, photographers, writers, screenwriters and other creative professionals.
Host events including concerts, talks and open studios, so residents and other visitors to Studio Faire can benefit from other’s expertise.
Contribute and support Nérac and the surrounding region’s cultural calendar, in order to increase its current creative offerings and support the local economy, and, in so doing, help in improving quality of life for our neighbours.
Develop funding opportunities from foundations, trusts and individuals and continue to cultivate partnerships with other funding bodies, organisations and societies who can offer fees and cover other costs to selected visitors.
‘I made new friends from all over the world and felt taken care of during my stay.’
Julia Kooi Talen, 2025
‘…You really feel this place was built by artists, for artists. You feel seen, acknowledged, and supported…’
Roya Amirsoleymani, 2025
‘If there exists a more perfect artist residency than Studio Faire… I don’t know where that is.’
Susan April, 2024
‘My stay at Studio Faire was one of the best experiences of my life.’
Johanna Pfau, 2023
‘Studio Faire was one of the best all-around experiences I’ve ever had at a residency.’
Jerry Sticker, 2022
‘…the residency appealed to me for its independent, “choose your own adventure” philosophy.’
Abby Schreiber, 2021
‘It was a privilege to be there and it’ll be a privilege to go back.’
Celie Byrne, 2020
‘The grounds are vibrant, the house itself is a living sculpture, and the surrounding village is postcard picturesque.’
Krystal Sutherland, 2020
‘…a wondrous village within a village where judgement is the only foreign word…’
Miguel Guerrero Becerra, 2019
‘Apply now before there’s a waiting list a mile long!’
Peta Berghofer, 2019
Latest News
Funded Music Collaboration Residency
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for our Studio Faire Play Music Collaboration Residency 2025! This is an opportunity for musicians, songwriters and composers to visit Studio Faire for a 4 night residency this August, to create a musical collaboration with...
The Awarded Residency Fellowships 2025
The Awarded Residency Fellowships 2025 The Studio Faire Residency Fellowships provide accommodation and practical support to two separate creative practitioners for a 2-week period in 2026. The fellowships were funded by generous donations...
Apply Now for a Residency Fellowship
NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS The Studio Faire Residency Fellowships will provide accommodation and practical support to two creative practitioners for a 2-week period in 2026. We are now accepting applications for these Residency Fellowships. WHO? We are seeking...