Studio Faire is a contemporary art space in South West France, providing residencies for Artists, Writers, Designers and all other creative practitioners.
We also run courses in photography and English language to people of all abilities.
Studio Faire offers a change of pace and the space to create.
Now taking applications for 2020
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 workshops, talks and presentations by invited specialists, so residents and other visitors to Studio Faire can gain knowledge 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.
Whatever you want to make…
do it in France at Studio Faire.
Tout ce que vous voulez faire…
faites-le en France au Studio Faire.
Latest News
A New Film by Colin Usher – Deepa Paulus plays ‘Kayda’
Visual Artist and Musician Deepa Paulus visited Studio Faire for a residency earlier this month. She and Colin found one lucky sunny day to make this short film. Here Deepa Paulus plays 'Kayda' (a specific composition for tabla) in Nérac, South West France. Shot &...
Living France Magazine Feature
Earlier this Autumn we were invited by freelance journalist, Scheenagh Harrington, to be interviewed for Living France magazine. Scheenagh interviewed Julia and then wrote up a wonderful double page spread about the latest developments at Studio Faire. Words by...
Double Page in Living France Magazine
A couple of months ago we were invited to be interviewed for Living France magazine by the freelance journalist, Scheenagh Harrington, and this Autumn we are excited to see our faces appearing on the contents page, inviting you to turn to our double page spread on...
Contact us
58 Avenue Georges Clemenceau
47600 Nérac, France
General enquiries and residencies
Email: julia@studiofaire.co.uk
Courses and educational residencies
Email: colin@studiofaire.co.uk
Call: +33 (0)6 34 56 10 70
All detail & imagery are © 2019 Studio Faire, Colin Usher & Julia Douglas