Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space in South West France, providing residencies for Artists, Writers, Musicians and all other creative practitioners.

Our mission is twofold.

Firstly, we’d love to offer Residency Fellowships to creatives with a low income, who desperately need the time to focus on a project without much financial input.

Secondly, we need to save our workshop’s roof from collapse, and in so doing, massively extend the workspaces on offer to our residents.

One of our key objectives has always been to offer funded residencies and to date, we have funded 5 ourselves. If you can help us now, we promise to offer funding to cover the costs connected with hosting creative practitioners who don’t have the ability to self-fund.

We are aware of the positive impact our residencies have from the feedback we receive. Even the process of applying can be beneficial in helping to clarify goals, then there’s the development of work in our supportive spaces, the broadening of networks through our community and, in many cases, a time for positive mental health. “Maybe this is something that should be available on prescription…” (Frances Ryan). And many tell us that the benefits of a residency at Studio Faire aren’t over when you leave either! “…The experience will resound in my life and work for years to come.” (Michelle Lewis). You can read many more testimonials on our website: https://www.studiofaire.fr

We only have one space suited to the creation of fine art, dance, or music in our small garage studio. However, connected to this is a 230m² barn, which desperately needs attention. Its not watertight and there is rotten woodwork and a large crack in the gable wall.

The roof's days are numbered, and we're in a hurry to fix it before it falls.

The quote for this work is 40,000€. An amount that is out of reach for us, as the income raised from residency fees only covers the mortgage and property tax payments and we continue with additional work to meet the other costs. The little we can put aside each month towards this growing concern will never be enough. We have asked the bank for a loan, we have asked the local council and the region for a grant, but our hopes of external assistance have been dashed. 

By receiving the income for the fellowships now we will be able to fix the roof of this amazing space and utilise all of this fabulous property. We will also be able to increase our income through additional activities in this space too (through workshops, screenings, concerts, rehearsal space… we are full of ideas!). This will support us through the promised funded residency periods and beyond.

For every 2,200€ raised we will offer a 4-week fellowship. 

Fellowships will take place between 2025-2030. If you would like to apply for a fellowship in the future remember to follow our updates on social media @studiofaire. 

Your ‘perk’ for your donation and for helping to share this campaign, will be knowing that you have also helped a worthy recipient in need of financial support to benefit from their own adventure to Studio Faire!

We’d like to say a huge thank you for reading this far and for considering our request for help. We'll keep you informed about the outcome of the campaign, the barn renovation and the Studio Faire Residency Fellowships. Please email us if you have any questions at julia@studiofaire.fr

Now, please donate, share and help us make all this happen!

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