Artist Residencies in Kortrijk with Stipend

Designers in Residence Kortrijk

Kortrijk, Belgium

Designers in Residence Kortrijk is an annual 3-month intensive residency program that invites three recently graduated designers and makers from diverse creative disciplines to develop experimental projects in Kortrijk, Belgium. Participants work within the region's creative community, engaging with citizens, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions while having access to maker facilities and expert support.

DESIGNREGIO Kortrijk

Kortrijk, Belgium

Designregio Kortrijk annually invites recently graduated designers from various creative disciplines to participate in its Designers in Residence Kortrijk program. Established in 2014, this residency allows selected designers to develop experimental concepts through interactions with citizens, society, entrepreneurs, and education in Kortrijk. Running from September to November, participants create contextual work and engage in inspiring excursions and conversations. The residency includes travel reimbursement, accommodation, a fee, and access to the Budalab Open Makerspace. Designers showcase their research at the Kortrijk Creativity Festival and Design Fest Gent. Eligible candidates must be recent graduates with manual and conceptual skills, ready to collaborate and innovate.