In 2017, the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation entered into a partnership with Villa Arson, based in Nice. This contemporary art institution combines, on one site, a national school of art, a contemporary art centre, an artists’ residence and a dedicated library.
The Foundation awards a €10,000 scholarship every two years to an artist who has graduated from Villa Arson having obtained the DNSEP diploma in recognition of their artistic practice in painting or drawing.
This financial support will provide essential help for young artists at the beginning of their professional lives and artistic careers.
The next artist support scholarship will be awarded in 2025. The Villa Arson website gives more information and details of how to apply.
Artist support scholarship recipients
2017 : Eglé Vismanté
2019 : Mouna Bakouli
2021 : Mathis Pettenati
2023 : Lukas Meir