Artist Residencies in Amsterdam

AGA LAB

Amsterdam, Netherlands

AGA LAB offers an Artist in Residence (AiR) program in Amsterdam, designed to foster research and experimentation in the field of printing techniques, color, and image carriers. With facilities that promote non-toxic methods and an urban agricultural garden cultivating ink plants, AGA LAB provides a unique context for artistic development. The residency is available to both national and international artists who can apply directly or be invited based on a specific proposal. Accommodations include two guest rooms within the Broedplaats BOUW artist space where the studio is also located, allowing 24-hour access. Residents also enjoy exchange opportunities with (inter)national colleagues and access to a communal kitchen.

AiR Nieuw en Meer

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Artist community Nieuw en Meer in Amsterdam offers the AiR Nieuw en Meer guest studio residency, open to artists in all disciplines for work periods of up to three months. Located in the scenic Oeverlanden park by the Nieuwe Meer lake, the 48m² studio includes a sleeping area, kitchen, shower, toilet, floor heating, and wifi, with monthly rent of €425 (or €550 for couples). Residents engage with the community through occasional events and must give a presentation at the end of their stay.

airWG

Amsterdam, Netherlands

airWG, situated in the WG grounds of Amsterdam, is an international artist residency program launched in 2015 by the atelierWG community. Originally founded in 1989 and encompassing 120 artist studios, the program is housed in the historical halls 18 and 19. It's dedicated to fostering artistic growth and integration into Amsterdam's cultural landscape. The residency offers a 70 m2 private studio and living space to a diverse range of creatives, including visual artists, mixed media practitioners, performance artists, designers, researchers, curators, and writers. The three-month program emphasizes reflection, creation, and dissemination, culminating in an exhibition at puntWG, an interdisciplinary project space.

Amsterdam City of Refuge

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam City of Refuge is a residency program in Amsterdam, Netherlands, likely part of the ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) initiative, offering temporary protective residencies for persecuted writers, journalists, and artists unable to work freely in their home countries. It provides grants for living costs, accommodation, access to public services, travel expenses, and professional networking support, with a standard duration of two years.

Amsterdam Writer-in-Residence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Amsterdam Writer-in-Residence Programme, established in by the Dutch Foundation for Literature, offers international writers (novelists, poets, essayists, and children's book authors whose work has been translated into Dutch) a furnished apartment above the Athenaeum Bookshop in central Amsterdam, with access to the University of Amsterdam Library. Residents typically stay for 4-8 weeks, engage in their own writing and research, and participate in local literary events like readings or lectures. A residency grant is provided, though travel costs are generally not covered separately.

De Ateliers is an independent artists' institute in Amsterdam offering a two-year postgraduate studio and tutoring program for emerging visual artists, with individual feedback from renowned tutors, studios, stipend, production budget, housing, and facilities.

Deshima Amsterdam is an artist-in-residence program promoting cultural exchange between the Netherlands and Japan, primarily open to Japanese artists and creative individuals with an open mind. It prefers projects focusing on Amsterdam's geographical, cultural, social, or historical aspects, expecting participants to demonstrate independence, curiosity, and flexibility, with support including guidance, networking, and presentation opportunities. Residencies typically last 30 to 90 days, with no fixed accommodation or studio provided; artists arrange these according to their needs.

Eye Artist and Scholar in Residence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Eye Artist and Scholar in Residence program at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam invites artists and scholars to explore its vast collection of approximately 60,000 film titles, photos, posters, and archives, hosted at the Eye Collection Centre with access to research facilities, vaults, and ateliers. Participants develop projects leading to public presentations such as screenings, lectures, installations, or publications, with occasional open calls to diversify selections. Past residents have worked with themes like slapstick films and human behavior, culminating in exhibitions at Eye's project space.

Françoise van den Bosch Foundation

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Françoise van den Bosch Foundation offers an artist-in-residence program for international jewellery artists at Studio Rian de Jong in Amsterdam, providing a live/work studio apartment/workshop for three months (March 1 to May 31) and a €500 materials grant. Residents engage with Amsterdam's vibrant jewellery community, present work in a street vitrine, and document their experience via blog, Instagram, or report. The program, running since , selects one artist annually based on a work plan emphasizing international exchange.

Het Vijfde Seizoen

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Het Vijfde Seizoen (The Fifth Season) is an artist residency program focused on mental health and psychiatry, where professional artists work in psychiatric contexts to address topics in mental health care and de-stigmatize psychiatric patients through their art projects. Originally located at the Altrecht GGz mental health institute in Den Dolder, Utrecht, from 1998 to , the program has recently restarted at Fukuroda Hospital in Daigo, Japan, with artists like Sayaka Abe working online or on-site for periods such as three months.

The Rijksakademie in Amsterdam offers a two-year international residency program for around fifty artists, focusing on research, experimentation, and new work production. Artists receive a studio, work budget, and stipend, along with access to advice from a diverse range of art professionals. The residency boasts a comprehensive infrastructure, including technical workshops with specialists, a library, and an art collection. It encourages freedom in research and working methods within an interdisciplinary environment. The residency fosters a highly international, multi-disciplinary community, where artists benefit from peer dialogue, professional visits, technical guidance, and collaborative opportunities. Each year, approximately 22 artists are selected for the residency, with about half from the Netherlands and the rest from around the world. This diverse community allows for a rich exchange of ideas and practices. The residency aims to provide space for artistic research, reflection, and experimentation, inviting artists to deepen and explore their practice in a supportive and innovative setting.

Thami Mnyele Foundation

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Thami Mnyele Foundation, established in 1990, runs a three-month artists-in-residence program in Amsterdam for artists from Africa and the diaspora, focusing on contemporary visual arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, film, audio, and multimedia to promote cultural exchange with the Netherlands. Residents receive free housing and studio space in a historic school building, a monthly stipend of around 900 euros for living and materials, travel reimbursement, insurance, and opportunities for networking. A shorter residency option exists for invited artists needing temporary accommodation without stipend or travel support.

Theatre in Palm

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Theatre in Palm Residencies offers a unique opportunity for emerging theatre artists to develop professionally and expand their networks across Europe. Hosted in 12 partner countries, these two-week residencies focus on collaboration, inspiration, and the creation of shareable works. Each residency will produce a co-production in various forms, emphasizing themes like social impact, equality, and environmental sustainability. Participants will receive travel, accommodation, and compensation. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of emerging artists in the European theatre scene.

Vertalershuis Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Vertalershuis Amsterdam, or Translators' House Amsterdam, is a residency program for translators of Dutch-language literature and literary non-fiction, offering five studios with private bathrooms, internet-equipped computers, a library of Dutch literature, communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. Residents must have a contract with a foreign publisher and can stay from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 2 months, with free accommodation (minus a small utility deduction), a €1000 monthly travel and working grant, and access to professional assistance. It is located in central Amsterdam near museums, publishers, and cultural hubs, and is financed by the Dutch Foundation for Literature.