Writing / Literature Residencies in Belgium

The Collège européen des traducteurs littéraires de Seneffe is an international literary translation residency program established in 1996 that hosts translators from around the world working on Belgian Francophone literature. Located in renovated outbuildings of Seneffe Castle near Brussels, the program provides an ideal working environment for translation projects lasting from two weeks to one month, with opportunities to meet Belgian authors.

Maison Losseau

Rue de Nimy, Belgium

The Maison Losseau residency is a writing and creation program offered by the Losseau Foundation and the Literature Sector of the Province of Hainaut, hosted in an Art Nouveau mansion in Mons, Belgium. Residents develop creative projects with access to a dedicated studio featuring a bedroom, desk, bathroom, kitchenette, free WiFi, and a bicycle, plus logistical support and site resources. All other expenses, such as most meals, are the resident's responsibility.

Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens

Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium

The Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens residency program, hosted in the iconic Woning Van Wassenhove modernist house in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, offers Europe-based practitioners in visual arts, art & architecture, or writing up to 4 consecutive weeks for reflection, research, and limited production while respecting the heritage site. Residents receive institutional support, organize a public presentation, and benefit from funding including travel, per diem, and production budget. The program emphasizes solitary practice in this architecturally significant space designed by Juliaan Lampens.

Passa Porta

Brussel, Belgium

Passa Porta is the international house of literature in Brussels, Belgium, hosting up to 9 foreign writers annually for residencies focused on literary projects in the research or writing phase. Residents receive accommodation in a fully equipped apartment and a stipend, with opportunities to engage with local networks and events. The program supports creative writing through a dedicated studio and flat in the city center.