Curation Residencies in Netherlands

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.

Art House Holland

Leiderdorp, Netherlands

Art House Holland by Lagom is an artist residency and gallery in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, offering self-directed residencies for 3-6 artists in a rural setting near cities like Leiden and Amsterdam. It supports culture professionals including artists, writers, and curators from any discipline and nationality to develop creative or research projects in a trans-disciplinary, collaborative environment. Residencies last a minimum of one month up to three months, with private spaces, but require a fee of 895 euros per month from March to October.

Bierumer School

Bierum, Netherlands

Bierumer School is an artist residency and production space located in a former school building in Bierum, Northeastern Groningen, Netherlands. It offers artists space for production and presentation, hosting guest artists for residencies while supporting artistic research, experimentation, and community engagement. The residency follows the Dutch Fair Practice Code and assists artists in obtaining funding and artist fees.

Het Wilde Weten

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Het Wilde Weten is an independent, artist-run initiative in Rotterdam offering artist studios, a public platform for contemporary art, culture, discussion, and an Artist in Residency program for Dutch and international artists, curators, and cultural practitioners. The residency enables participants to develop their practice in a 30 m² live/work studio within a building shared with 16 active artists, promoting cultural exchange and connections to Rotterdam's vibrant art scene. It includes facilities like a loft bed, kitchenette, private shower, shared kitchen, bicycle, and internet, but provides no stipend or additional funding.

Jan van Eyck Academie (JVE)

Maastricht, Netherlands

The Jan van Eyck Academie, based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, offers an 11-month residency program welcoming around 45 participants annually from various disciplines including visual arts, design, architecture, curation, and writing. The residency aims to foster an environment of artistic growth, critical engagement, and collaborative exploration. Participants are provided with private studios, access to well-equipped labs (Food, Material Matters, Photography & Audiovisual, Printing & Publishing, Future Materials), and support from advisors. The program encourages the development of individual projects and contributions to the academy’s public program. Participants receive a monthly stipend of €1,000 and an annual working budget of €2,000. The residency is structured to support the participants’ professional and artistic development in a stimulating, interdisciplinary community.

Kunstwerk Kolderveen

Nijeveen, Netherlands

Kunstwerk Kolderveen in Nijeveen, Netherlands, is a small dynamic art institution offering residencies for visual artists and curators, providing time, space, resources, and facilities like a shared production studio equipped for woodworking, metalwork, 3D printing, and more to develop new ideas and projects. Residencies support individual or collaborative work, often focusing on nature, rural contexts, or technology-landscape intersections, with accommodation in a family-friendly flat including a private bedroom, shared kitchen/living room, and bathroom. Programs include network events, studio visits, and open presentations to enhance professional exchange and visibility.

The Jan van Eyck Academie is a multidisciplinary post-academic institute in Maastricht, Netherlands, offering an 11-month residency program that welcomes 30-42 participants annually from around the world. The residency supports artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and other creative practitioners to develop, materialize, and disseminate their research through access to studios, specialized labs, and a collaborative community.