I n t e r n a t i o n a l A r t i s t s & W r i t e r s R é s i d e n c e
Empowering the Creative Spirit | Since Denis Diderot (1713-1784)
1 8 9 7
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The Château d'Orquevaux Experience
Private Bedroom, Artist's Private Studio, Writer Salons +, All Meals
€3,416,600
Denis Diderot
& Emerging Artist
Grants Awarded
2017 - 2025
COVER FEATURE
"The Chateau Hunting Salon"
Jennifer S. Taylor | Artist-in-Residence
About the Residency
2 0 2 5 | 2 0 2 6
Private Bedroom | Private Studio | All Meals
During the residency we also host optional artist presentations,
and we encourage communal activities such as sketch walks, figure drawings, a literature night, and other events which may be suitable during the year.
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All Artists & Writers in Residence will be awarded
The Denis Diderot Grant upon acceptance to the program,
which will be applied towards partial cost of the residency.
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2 week Artist-in-Residence Grant €1,600 ​(maximum)
3 week Artist-in-Residence Grant €2,400 (maximum)
All grants will be applied towards cost of residency
​(Some conditions may apply)
Chateau d'Orquevaux offers a respite from "real" world energy. This magnificent estate in the French countryside of Champagne-Ardenne offers artists a place with limited distraction and an abundance of natural inspiration.
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The residency is creatively self-motivated with all of the meals provided.
The artists can fully immerse themselves in the environment and the French country lifestyle.
There will be about 25-30 artists-in-residence
per residency.
Artists are provided a private studio and a private bedroom with a shared bath in the chateau.
Linens and towels are provided as well as
light housekeeping.
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The Chateau will be lightly provisioned.
Upon arrival a champagne dinner reception will offer an introduction to other artists in residence. An orientation of The Chateau, Parc and Studio spaces will be the next morning.
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Other then having some vegetarian choices we are unable to cater to any special food needs.