Sculpture Residencies in Belgium

Boghossian Foundation Residency

Villa Empain, Brussels, Belgium

The Boghossian Foundation Residency, nestled in the Villa Empain's serene gardens in Brussels, offers a unique retreat for artists from diverse backgrounds. Established in the refurbished housekeeper’s building, the residency has been a creative sanctuary since its opening in 2010. Dedicated to fostering Eastern and Western cultural dialogue, the Foundation annually welcomes award winners from the Boghossian Foundation Prize in Lebanon and collaborates with Creative Armenia to host three Armenian artists each year. This vibrant residency serves as a laboratory for contemporary ideas, facilitating international interactions among artists, curators, writers, and scientists. Located in the Villa Empain, the residency provides a common living area, individual bedrooms, and a shared studio, available 24/7, for stays of two to three months.

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.