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.
Musicians, Bands, and Songwriters, we invite you to contact us if you are interested in performing at Studio Faire, as part of our music programme Faire Play.
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
In Residence – September ’25
What a fabulous and diverse group of residents we have at Studio Faire just now!
We have the Artist duo Garth & Pierre, the Author and Actress, Jessie Elland, the screenwriter for film and TV, Susan Morris, and the multi-talented Artist and Screenwriter Christian Tucci.
Deborah Whitney on Why She Keeps Coming Back
It has been a couple of months since I was at Studio Faire. In that time, I have been thinking about how to convey what has made it important to me each time that I have visited. I am a three-time resident. I have enjoyed the walks by the river, the town, the lovely...
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...