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.
Upcoming Artist in Residence
La Maison de Simon will soon welcome Michèle Colburn, a Washington, D.C.–based multidisciplinary artist. Her work centers on the aftermath of war and the resilience of the natural world, using symbolic plant imagery and rich pigmentation to explore healing, memory, and regeneration, drawing inspiration from Normandy’s landscapes and medicinal flora.
The artist will occupy the space from March 2026 to May 2026.
Upcoming Artist in Residence
La Maison de Simon will soon welcome Michèle Colburn, a Washington, D.C.-based multidisciplinary artist. Her work centers on the aftermath of war and the resilience of the natural world, using symbolic plant imagery and rich pigmentation to explore healing, memory, and regeneration, drawing inspiration from Normandy’s landscapes and medicinal flora.
The artist will occupy the space from March 2026 to May 2026.