La Maison de Simon is an artist residency dedicated to studio art, founded in 2023 in the village of Fontaine-sous-Jouy, in Normandy. Just a few kilometers from Giverny, once a thriving Impressionist artists’ colony, this former stone barn sits within a bucolic French landscape.
Conceived as a place to step away from distraction and routine, the residency offers artists the time and space to slow down, reset, and explore new directions in their work.
The Residency
The residency program draws from a long tradition of artistic creation shaped by the light and landscapes of Normandy. Whether their work is figurative or abstract, residents are encouraged to draw from the surroundings as a source of renewal.
The main studio, spacious and filled with natural light, is divided into three open areas, allowing for a clear view of ongoing projects. Two adjoining ground-floor studios, accessible directly from the outside, are occasionally used for children’s workshops and Open House events. A ceramic kiln is also available on site.
Selected artists can come on their own or invite another artist to join them during their stay.
Currently in Residence
La Maison de Simon is pleased to welcome Teresa Cole, a New Orleans–based artist, printmaker, and Professor of Art at Tulane University, where she holds the Maxine and Ford Graham Chair in Fine Art. Through large-scale print installations and serigraphs, her work explores pattern as a language of abstraction, perception, and cultural identity.
The artist will occupy the space from May to June 2026.
Currently in Residence
La Maison de Simon is pleased to welcome Teresa Cole, a New Orleans–based artist, printmaker, and Professor of Art at Tulane University, where she holds the Maxine and Ford Graham Chair in Fine Art. Through large-scale print installations and serigraphs, her work explores pattern as a language of abstraction, perception, and cultural identity.
The artist will occupy the space from May to June 2026.