The Virginia Center in Paris is a newly renovated studio in a modern six story building known as “La Cité International des Arts” just 3 - 4 blocks away from the Notre Dame Cathedral. Almost in the exact center of Paris, on the Right Bank of the Seine and near the Centre Pompidou for the Creative Arts. the Cité has its own metro stop (Pont Marie), banking facilities and is near many shops and stores.
The Cité also has its own art gallery and recital hall with curated exhibitions and recital programs for atelier residents to attend. Artists from more than 135 French and International organizations work in the 300 art and music studios. As the Cité is a community of practicing artists/musicians, use of an atelier is for creative work rather than research and writing. Artists and musicians are encouraged to present their work in open studio events and concerts that can be scheduled in the auditorium.
