Christo Casas, Resident at the Cité des Arts 2026
Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), the French Embassy in Spain, and the Mairie de Paris, with the valuable support of the Residencia de Estudiantes and the Cité des Arts, are pleased to announce Christo Casas (Cuenca, 1991) as the selected writer for the residency at the Cité des Arts in Paris.
This prestigious open call offers Casas the opportunity to enjoy a suitable living and working space for two months, from January 5 to February 26, 2026. The main objective is for the writer to be able to fully dedicate himself to his creative project, while also establishing valuable networking connections with other international creators and taking advantage of the rich resources offered by both the Cité des Arts and the vibrant city of Paris.
Christo Casas is a multidisciplinary professional, holding degrees in Journalism from the University of Valencia and Anthropology from UNED. His trajectory also encompasses various digital formats, such as podcasts and stories, demonstrating his adaptability to new narrative languages. Casas self-identifies as a "working-class queer with the hope of abolishing work." He currently resides in Barcelona, where he collaborates with various media outlets and continues to develop his literary work. He is the author of novels with a strong gender and class perspective, notably "El Power Ranger rosa" (Niños gratis, 2020) and "Maricas malas" (Paidós, 2023).
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
- Application deadline: May 25, 2025 (11:59 p.m.).
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- More information: residenciasliteratura@accioncultural.es s
What does the residency offer?
A 2-month residency (January 5 - February 26, 2026) at the Cité des Arts.
€3,000 for expenses (lodging, meals, etc.).
Roundtrip travel from Spain.
Support to connect with local creators.
Who can participate?
Writers over 18 years of age, residing in Spain.
With at least one work published by a professional publisher.
With an ongoing literary project and knowledge of French.
What do you need to submit?
Signed application form.
Motivation letter.
Project description (max. 4,000 characters).
Excerpt from the work (max. 4 pages).
Literary CV.
Press kit (optional).
French language accreditation (optional).
How to participate?
Send your proposal in PDF format to residenciasliteratura@accioncultural.es.
Subject: "Cité des Arts Paris Writers Residency."
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