Multidisciplinary Residencies in Belgium

a.pass (Advanced Performance and Scenography Studies)

Brussels, Belgium

a.pass (Advanced Performance and Scenography Studies) offers a unique 2-month paid residency program for collectives of 3 to 10 people. This program, aimed at fostering collaborative and transdisciplinary artistic research, invites collectives to explore innovative methodologies and frameworks for sustainable artistic practices. Participants will engage in a reflective process on institutional frameworks, artistic research, and sustainability, contributing to the reimagination and reorganization of a.pass. The residency includes a stipend, travel and accommodation support, access to collective workspace, and a production budget. This opportunity is ideal for collectives interested in self-organization, collaboration, and transdisciplinary approaches to artistic research.

BUDA

Kortrijk, Belgium

Kunstencentrum BUDA, located in Kortrijk, Belgium, is a vibrant arts center dedicated to supporting the creation and development of performing arts projects. Hosting around 70 residencies each year, BUDA offers a variety of residencies including full technical residencies in their theaters at Budascoop, as well as studio work and research residencies in Budatoren. The center provides essential resources such as studio space, accommodation, and weekday lunches, fostering an environment where artists can focus on their creative processes. BUDA is committed to inclusivity, welcoming artists from diverse backgrounds and practices, ranging from emerging to established professionals. Residencies are open to various disciplines within the performing arts, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration. The program also includes support in technical aspects, content development, and networking, allowing artists to deeply engage with their work and the local community. Applications are open annually with several deadlines, and residencies are planned well in advance to accommodate different project needs. BUDA’s residencies are ideal for artists looking to explore new ideas in a supportive and well-equipped environment.

Camping Town

Brussels, Belgium

Camping Town is a hosting place dedicated to performance and creation, featuring five individual tree-houses for sleeping and a shared Co-Studio for artistic work. Founded by Anne-Dolorès Marcélis, it hosts artists and amateurs interested in alternative lifestyles, with a focus on performance, contact-improvisation dance, and multidisciplinary arts.

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.

E:\ART (EART)

Brussels, Belgium

E:\ART, a center for mediation, education, and contemporary art based in Barcelona, collaborates with The Green Corridor in Brussels to offer a unique residency program. This initiative invites creators, researchers, and cultural agents from Catalonia to engage in a two-month residency focusing on mediation as an artistic practice. The residency aims to explore the intersection of contemporary art, education, and mediation, supporting processes that generate critical, emancipatory, and collective practices. Participants receive financial support, travel and accommodation coverage, workspaces, and curatorial mentorship. E:\ART emphasizes interdisciplinary research and seeks to foster relationships between the local cultural scenes of Brussels and Barcelona. The residency is committed to non-hierarchical exchange and the integration of diverse cultural and artistic perspectives.

Fondation Thalie

Brussels, Belgium

Fondation Thalie is a multidisciplinary artist residency in Brussels founded in that supports contemporary creation through exhibitions, artist residencies, and patronage. The residency program welcomes visual artists, writers, and performers to work on projects in a modernist building in the heart of Brussels's gallery district, with residencies typically lasting two months.

Frans Masereel Centrum

Kasterlee, Belgium

Frans Masereel Centrum is a renowned center for contemporary art in Belgium, offering international residency programs for artists, researchers, and academics. Established in 1972, the center focuses on printmaking, providing a creative environment equipped with professional facilities. The residency programs, which include individual, collective, and art school residencies, do not require prior knowledge of printmaking techniques. Each year, around 50 national and international artists are selected through an open call to develop and create print-related projects. The center is located in a serene, wooded area, offering an inspiring setting for artistic exploration and collaboration. Residents have access to a variety of printmaking techniques, including typography, intaglio, screen printing, and digital printing. The center fosters a community atmosphere, encouraging informal consultations, feedback, and collaboration among peers. Despite a temporary halt in activities from September 2024 to December 2025 for construction, the center will resume its vibrant residency programs in spring 2026.

Kunsthal Gent

Ghent, Belgium

Kunsthal Gent, located in a 14th-century Carmelite monastery in Ghent, Belgium, offers residency programs including approximately six mini-residencies per year (up to 1 week with apartment access and €500 budget) and a Development Fellowship for up to 3 months with up to €5,000 budget for research and practice development. These programs support artists, collectives, and organizations in visual arts, architecture, design, audiovisual, performing arts, and public space, fostering experimentation, collaboration, and integration into the public programme. International participants receive an apartment, with irregular open calls for applications.

Résidences Ateliers Vivegnis Internationales (RAVI)

Liège, Belgium

The Résidences Ateliers Vivegnis Internationales (RAVI) in Liège, Belgium, is a residency program designed for visual artists, particularly those working in contemporary art. This program offers artists a unique environment for research and professional development. Hosted in a converted industrial site, RAVI provides a dynamic setting that reflects the historical and contemporary landscape of Liège. Artists are provided with housing, workspace, and a monthly stipend of 600 euros. The program emphasizes connections with contemporary art professionals and culminates in an open workshops exhibition. RAVI is available to visual artists through a competitive application process, with a focus on those whose work aligns with the program’s goals of fostering artistic growth and visibility.

Verbeke Foundation

Kemzeke (Stekene), Belgium

The Verbeke Foundation in Kemzeke, Belgium, hosts artist residencies providing workshops, meals, and sleeping accommodations to enable artists to focus fully on their creative work. It is situated in a dynamic art environment with ongoing exhibitions, projects, and seasonal garden changes, supporting various artistic practices amid its expansive grounds. Residencies have been noted for artists in fields like sculpture and installation, contributing to the foundation's evolving art collection.