ARTISTS’ RESIDENCY
Applications for 2026 Are Now Open!
Pottery Farm Gallery is a creative retreat offering short residencies for artists from all areas.
It’s a quiet and distraction-free space in the heart of Nature and a haven of peace where you can focus on your projects and explore new ideas at your own pace.
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LOCATION
We’re located in the heart of the Gers region, on the North Eastern edge of Gascony, just 40 minutes from the lively city of Toulouse. Set on a hill surrounded by nature with stunning views of the Pyrénées on a clear day. The farm is tucked away from main roads, providing the perfect environment for inspiration and focus.
The only sounds you’ll hear are birds singing and the wind rustling through the trees. It’s truly a peaceful, natural retreat where you can focus on yourself, your projects, your rest, and your inspiration.
TRAVEL
The nearest airport is Toulouse which is about 40 minutes away and there is public transport from Toulouse to Gimont, a village 10 minutes from the farm where you will be picked up.
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DURATION
Residencies last 2 weeks
FORM — POTTERY FARM GALLERY
Shared and Private Workspaces: Beyond these private rooms, we offer common and individual spaces to further inspire your projects.
The Studio Gallery: A bright, shared workspace where you can enjoy a designated area to work and stay inspired alongside others.
The Pottery: A fully equipped working studio housing 6 electric wheels, 4 kilns, a pug mill and all the basic tools and materials available for use.
The Pigeon Coop: For those who prefer complete privacy, this secluded creative space is perfect for working alone. It was originally built for star gazing so the ceiling is a large window which opens directly with a view of the sky.
Outdoor Spaces: The expansive farm includes hectares of grassy fields, perfect for working undisturbed under the trees, with nothing and no one to interrupt your flow.
Shared kitchen.
There is a spacious kitchen with a range cooker with 5 gas burners and two electric ovens. There are two large fridges, a small freezer, microwave oven and dish washer with products provided. There is everything you need for cooking and plenty of cupboard space for groceries. The large fireplace has a log burner which is used to heat up the whole house during the colder months.
Residents can shop and cook for themselves or share their favourite dishes around the community kitchen table. The village of Mauvezin is 3 km away and has a large supermarket and weekly farmer’s markets. Residents can either be taken shopping or can hire a communal car for short journeys.
ARTISTS
We welcome artists from all disciplines, the priority is getting the right fit, finding artists keen to detach from their normal routine away from all of the distractions of every day life in order to focus on their project. The opportunity to be emerged in Nature with studios available to either work alongside others in a shared studio space or looking for a more isolated retreat in a quiet private space.
We welcome up to five residents at a time to ensure a comfortable and private experience for everyone.
Selection is based on the clarity of your project proposal and your ability to connect with others who may be in residence simultaneously.
Having a well-defined project to develop during your stay is essential
THE FEE
To secure your place, a 50% deposit is required upon acceptance of your application. The remaining balance is due at least one month before your residency begins. If selected, we’ll send you all the information about payment methods and our cancellation policy.
Cost: 1300€ per person for a 2-week stay.
Applications : all applications are welcome.
Please submit the application here.
The residencies run from April to October over a period of two weeks. There is the possibility of extending this period to be negotiated when signing the contract.
Please keep in mind that they fill up quickly, and we have a selection process in place for each artist.
2026 DATES
APRIL: 14 - 27
MAY: 05- 18
JULY: 07-20
AUGUST: 18-31
SEPTEMBER: 15-28
OCTOBER: 6-19
If you need more information, feel free to get in touch with us: residencies@potteryfarmgallery.com
AVAILABLE DATES FOR 2026
Amber vlog
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My name is Naw Grawng Nhkum (Naw), and I am a figurative artist and a painter from Fort Worth, Texas.
What I came here to do
Pottery Farm Gallery, situated in the stunning southern countryside of France, serves as an escape for me to break away from everyday life in one of the largest metropolitan areas in North America. This hilltop sanctuary offered not just space, but a rare permission to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with my creative intuition. The discoveries I make here, along with those from my next residency, will play a significant role in informing my MFA application this fall.
From the moment I arrived, the Pottery Farm Gallery exceeded my expectations. My private room was spacious and comfortable, offering both rest and creative space. Just steps away from the house, two completely different landscapes caught my attention every day. To one side, a bright sunflower field full of movement and buzzing insects, and to the other, a wide, quiet hill of empty fields that seemed to go on forever. The way these two places contrasted with each other, one lively and the other peaceful, became a big inspiration for me. Even though the August heat made me take breaks in the shade, I still spent most of my time working outside. There, surrounded by these views, I created a series of pastel drawings and one large painting that came directly from this experience.
I am also lucky to connect with fellow residents who’ve made the atmosphere both supportive and vibrant. Our host, Hilary, has also been generous in providing local tours, recommendations, and transportation to those in need. Thanks to her, I enjoyed two unforgettable days exploring Toulouse, where I visited museums, iconic landmarks, and even tried France-exclusive McDonald’s items. As my first time in France, every day has brought something new to cherish: the impossibly good dairy products (truly next level), my newfound love for all things "canard", and the quiet magic of countryside life.
Working outdoors in the countryside for the first time while capturing the surrounding nature sparked my new interest in the naturalism art movement. I hope to create outdoors again when a new opportunity arises. Although I will not be finishing my painting at this residency, I now feel powerfully drawn to figurative works of animalistic beasts and mythical creatures. This vision is growing clearer and more urgent, bringing me closer to the artistic path of my role model, Miwa Komatsu. With each piece, I become more certain: this is the direction I must follow.