PROGRAMS

ATELIER

The Atelier fosters discussion about literary forms by gathering an international cohort of authors, of various ages and viewpoints. We have thus far welcomed early- and mid- career prose writers; in the future we may include other writing forms.

The Atelier is a close-reading workshop. Each participant gives a presentation on a published text that has been influential to them; this is followed by a group discussion. In June and October, 2025, the Ateliers, facilitated by Sylvia Brownrigg and Claire Messud, focused on fiction writers. In June, 2026, the Atelier will welcome memoir writers, and will be facilitated by Sylvia Brownrigg and James Wood. All participants and staff are invited to attend.

Writers also give readings from their own work to the MAP community, enabling Atelier participants to know one another as artists.

ROUND TABLE

The MAP Round Table gathers an international cohort of thinkers to discuss a particular theme, with conversation ranging across disciplines and viewpoints. Past themes have included ‘Movement & Migration’ and ‘Resistance’; in June, 2026 the theme will be ‘Non-Human Communication’.

The Round Table format enables communication between specialists in diverse fields, enacting MAP’s broader mission to foster inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each participant presents a brief lecture, aligned with their area of expertise; this is followed by a moderated discussion with the audience, involving both Round Table and Atelier participants.

EDITORS CONFERENCE

The Editors Conference brings together international groups of book and magazine editors, and independent publishers. Participants discuss the state of publishing in their respective countries and share information about new authors they wish to highlight. These moderated discussions canvas the successes and also challenges of publishing in the current literary landscape.

ANGELS

As part of our intergenerational mission, we established an internship for students and recent graduates: the “Cultural Angel” internship. By bringing young people with artistic backgrounds into the MAP program, we aim to expose the next generation of artists to Mediterranean traditions of intercultural, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational exchange. By participating in programming, socializing with guests at meals and sharing their own artistic work, Angels make valuable connections with our guests and with one another.

The residency at La Verriere is open to previous MAP participants. Currently applications are based on a first come, first served basis. Each program cycle accommodates three residents for one week to two weeks. Residents are asked to cover their own travel. In return they are provided with a private room, a dedicated workspace, three meals a day, airport pick up and drop off, shuttles into La Ciotat and a couple of group outings/events. Residents are free to organise their day with the understanding that they are asked to attend group dinners at 20:00 and attend the final event where residents will share their work. They will also be asked to participate in a feedback session/form to help shape the program for future residents.