Residency 2028

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Open to artists, curators, designers, writers, architects and artistic researchers; disciplines balanced.

Residency 2028 Deadline: 01 Dec 2026 Country: Netherlands Artists, curators, designers, writers, architects and other artistic researchers are invited to apply for an 11-month residency amongst a cohort of some 36 participants at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The academy is open to candidates from a wide array of disciplines, ranging from material-based to research-driven practices, addressing both urgent global issues and more personal inquiries. Participants not only follow their individual trajectories but also develop themselves in relation to their peers. During the residency, they share their stories, curiosities, practices, have an opportunity to learn from and support each other, collaborate, and experiment across disciplines. Furthermore, participants can get actively involved in institutional (public) programmes where speculative concepts are tested and the pressing socio-environmental challenges of today are debated. Duration of residency 11 months Accommodation The Jan van Eyck guarantees each participant a private studio apartment, newly built and furnished. The participant is required to accept the accommodation on offer. Participants with child(ren) receive a larger private accommodation. Rental fee for accommodation, including service costs, is deducted from the stipend. Possibility to receive housing benefit applies. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Each participant receives the time and space to expand their artistic practice with the expert support of our advisers, the curator/resident liaison, the departments of Nature Research and Education & Development, as well as the library and the Jan van Eyck labs – Photography & Audiovisual, Material Matters, Food, Printing & Publishing, and Future Materials.Studio / Workspace 24/7 private studio accessFees and support The application fee amounts to €65 (excl. VAT) or €78,65 (incl. VAT). The application fee is waived for applicants from and living in the Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries and Lower Middle Income Countries and Territories as mentioned on the DAC list of ODA recipients. The enrolment fee amounts to €2,750 (excl. VAT). Stipend: Participants receive a monthly stipend of €1,500 Participants with child(ren) receive a monthly stipend of € 2,000 Each member of a duo receives a monthly stipend of €1,500 A duo that is composed of life partners can share a private studio apartment and receives a combined monthly stipend of €2,500 Collectives receive a combined monthly stipend of €4,500 Participants receive an annual working budget of €2,000 Expectations towards the artist Selected participants share an inquisitive and considerate attitude toward the other and the world, their work testifies to an art practice that is investigative and committed. During the residency period, participants are expected to show commitment to their research and the community around them. Each member of the cohort can deliver (in)formal Participant Presentations, take part in the institution’s programming, and present their work during Open Studios, and other events. Application information Application period: 5 October 2026 – 1 December 2026 Selection outcome: May 2027 Residency period: 15 January 2028 – 15 December 2028 All applications are submitted online in English via Dapple platform. Applications are assessed by a selection committee composed of the Jan van Eyck director as well as five other external art professionals coming from various fields of expertise. The jury pays attention to the following:  –Motivation for taking on a residency period at the Jan van Eyck at this point in the applicant’s artistic trajectory;  –Urgency, purpose, and the aim of the project proposal;  –The applicant’s ability to exercise critical thought, their approach to (self)reflection, and the positioning of their practice in relation to others and to the world.   The selection committee takes into consideration several factors in relation to the final selection, such as a balance in disciplines, geography, and gender.

Residency 2028

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