Multidisciplinary Residencies in Netherlands

1646 Residency

Hague, Netherlands

The 1646 Residency, in collaboration with ReCNTR, offers a unique opportunity for artists and researchers to immerse themselves in a creative and intellectual environment. Located in the heart of The Hague, this residency is designed as a retreat to foster the development of new ideas and sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from the natural and social landscape. Open to both national and international applicants, the residency emphasizes experimentation and research over final outcomes, encouraging residents to engage with the local community and its rich history. With a focus on "thinking through making," it supports knowledge production through artistic and multimodal practices. The residency provides a studio, living space, access to facilities and a supportive community, aiming to nourish work and connections. It's a chance to unplug and dive deep into creative pursuits, with the support of curatorial and administrative assistance, and the opportunity for public presentation. This residency is a testament to the power of art to bridge cultures and explore new ways of being, making it a pivotal experience for those looking to expand their artistic and intellectual horizons.

AGA LAB

Amsterdam, Netherlands

AGA LAB offers an Artist in Residence (AiR) program in Amsterdam, designed to foster research and experimentation in the field of printing techniques, color, and image carriers. With facilities that promote non-toxic methods and an urban agricultural garden cultivating ink plants, AGA LAB provides a unique context for artistic development. The residency is available to both national and international artists who can apply directly or be invited based on a specific proposal. Accommodations include two guest rooms within the Broedplaats BOUW artist space where the studio is also located, allowing 24-hour access. Residents also enjoy exchange opportunities with (inter)national colleagues and access to a communal kitchen.

AIR Besiendershuis

Nijmegen, Netherlands

The AIR Besiendershuis is a residency program hosted in the historic Besiendershuis in Nijmegen, Netherlands, offering stays typically lasting two months for artists, writers, journalists, and interdisciplinary creators to develop projects in collaboration with local host organizations, resulting in public events and programs benefiting the city. It emphasizes dynamic, open cultural initiatives, including partnerships with institutions like Wereldmuseum and Radboud University for themes such as arts meeting science and societal issues like colonial history. Residencies vary in duration, with examples of three months for journalistic projects and shorter summer stays.

AiR Nieuw en Meer

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Artist community Nieuw en Meer in Amsterdam offers the AiR Nieuw en Meer guest studio residency, open to artists in all disciplines for work periods of up to three months. Located in the scenic Oeverlanden park by the Nieuwe Meer lake, the 48m² studio includes a sleeping area, kitchen, shower, toilet, floor heating, and wifi, with monthly rent of €425 (or €550 for couples). Residents engage with the community through occasional events and must give a presentation at the end of their stay.

Art Futures

Athens, Netherlands

The Art Futures Fellowship is a prestigious program located in Athens, Greece, with an additional residency in Zutphen, the Netherlands. The fellowship aims to foster inclusive, socially engaged artistic practices. The program offers two-month residencies in fully equipped studio-apartments in both locations. It is open to artists from all disciplines, providing an immersive experience to create and showcase their work. Selected artists will have opportunities to engage with local contexts and participate in exhibitions, workshops, and symposia. Art Futures prioritizes sustainability and collaboration, facilitated by Research Fellow Georgios Papadopoulos in Athens and Artistic Director Marlise van der Jagt in Zutphen.

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.

Baltan Laboratories

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Baltan Laboratories is an indisciplinary lab in Eindhoven that initiates and supports art and design projects focusing on social issues through imaginative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approaches. The organization offers residency programs where national and international artists can reflect and experiment on the influence of technology on artistic, political, and social fields, working across the crossroads of art, design, science, and technology.

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.

DCR Guest Studio's

Den Haag, Netherlands

DCR Guest Studio's is a cultural incubator in The Hague that houses 40 permanent studios for artists and designers and rents guest studios to art institutions and cultural organizations to facilitate artist-in-residence programs, productions, and work periods. Located near the center of The Hague with convenient access to cultural venues and transportation links, the studios provide private kitchens, bathrooms, shared facilities, and wireless internet.

Deshima Amsterdam is an artist-in-residence program promoting cultural exchange between the Netherlands and Japan, primarily open to Japanese artists and creative individuals with an open mind. It prefers projects focusing on Amsterdam's geographical, cultural, social, or historical aspects, expecting participants to demonstrate independence, curiosity, and flexibility, with support including guidance, networking, and presentation opportunities. Residencies typically last 30 to 90 days, with no fixed accommodation or studio provided; artists arrange these according to their needs.

DOOR Foundation

Zaandam, Netherlands

DOOR Foundation fosters cross-collaborations between classical and underground theatre, performance, and artistic forms. Offers affordable creative space in Zaandam for artists from diverse backgrounds.

DOOResidency

Zaandam, Netherlands

DOOResidency is a non-profit organization established in 2021 in Amsterdam by the DOOR Foundation. It focuses on fostering artistic experimentation and collaborative practices within contemporary art. By re-purposing vacant and underused buildings, DOOResidency creates unconventional spaces for creative projects. The residency program emphasizes ephemeral, site-specific, and conceptual art, providing a platform for artists to explore and develop new ideas. Located at the historical Hembrugterrein in Zaandam, Netherlands, the residency offers a rich environment for artistic growth through multifaceted interactions, mentoring, and final exhibitions, ensuring a lasting impact on participants’ careers.

EE Exclusives

Heeze, Netherlands

EE Exclusives is a family-owned textile mill celebrating its 125th anniversary with the launch of the Textile Pioneer Program, a unique artist residency designed for emerging textile professionals eager to deepen their expertise and create at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation. Located at Industrieweg 64, Heeze, Netherlands, this fully funded 9-week creative residency provides access to weaving facilities, a 125-year-old textile archive, and the opportunity to create professional woven prototypes on high-tech jacquard machines. The program includes 6 working days at the factory and 5 weeks of guided remote design development by expert team members including creative director, creative project manager, and jacquard designer. For 2025, applications are due June 15th with the program starting July-September. EE Exclusives has worked with renowned fashion houses including Viktor & Rolf and artists like Hella Jongerius, with collaborations featured in Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. The program emphasizes textile innovation beyond generations, combining traditional Dutch weaving heritage with cutting-edge techniques.

European Ceramic Workcentre (EKWC)

Oisterwijk, Netherlands

European Ceramic Workcentre (EKWC), located in Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, annually welcomes around 60 creative professionals from various disciplines worldwide. The residency provides accommodation, studios, workshops, advanced equipment, and guidance from experienced advisors. Each work period lasts twelve weeks, allowing residents to focus on their individual practice, conduct research, experiment, and engage with fellow artists, designers, and staff. The residency supports a continuously evolving community, with a new resident starting and completing their stay each week. Residents range from emerging to established artists, including those new to ceramics. The EKWC encourages residents to embrace new experiences and ask questions. The residency includes a rigorous selection process, aiming for a diverse and inclusive environment.

Eye Artist and Scholar in Residence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Eye Artist and Scholar in Residence program at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam invites artists and scholars to explore its vast collection of approximately 60,000 film titles, photos, posters, and archives, hosted at the Eye Collection Centre with access to research facilities, vaults, and ateliers. Participants develop projects leading to public presentations such as screenings, lectures, installations, or publications, with occasional open calls to diversify selections. Past residents have worked with themes like slapstick films and human behavior, culminating in exhibitions at Eye's project space.

Filmwerkplaats Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Filmwerkplaats Rotterdam is an artist-run lab dedicated to DIY analogue film practice, offering residencies for creating performative analogue motion picture pieces using photochemical techniques. Residencies typically last 4-6 weeks, focusing on experimental film, expanded cinema, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, culminating in public presentations at events like the Back to the Future Festival. Hosted by WORM in Rotterdam, it provides access to a fully equipped 16mm film lab for the entire production process.

Foundation WEP

Groningen, Netherlands

Foundation WEP in Groningen, Netherlands, offers short-term artist residencies of 6-8 weeks or summer periods like 8 weeks, emphasizing engagement with the local environment and culture of the Grunobuurt neighborhood. Residents use the project space for creating, research, meetings, and exhibitions, culminating in a public presentation of their work in the last weekend. The program is artist-run and housed in a historic 1950s building formerly belonging to the Patrimonium housing association.

Grafisch Atelier Friesland (Graphic Atelier Friesland)

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Graphic Atelier Friesland (GAF) provides educational workshops and courses in various graphic techniques, available for students of all ages, from primary school to university level. Every month, GAF offers workshops that introduce participants to techniques such as color linocut, etching, and other forms of printmaking. The studio collaborates with several educational institutions, including NHL Stenden, Minerva Academy for Pop Culture, and local schools, offering tailored programs that meet the needs of different age groups and skill levels. For educators, GAF provides custom project development and adaptable lessons in collaboration with schools, with a maximum group size of 15 students to ensure personalized attention. The atelier also participates in local educational initiatives like Art Menu Plus and Art Trip to enhance cultural and artistic education.

Greylight Projects

Heerlen, Netherlands

Greylight Projects in Heerlen, Netherlands, is an artist-run residency program founded in , offering 3-month stays in a former school building to support multidisciplinary visual artists' research on themes like space, time, environment, and audience relations through installations, performances, video, sound, and other media. Residents receive guidance, participate in networking via Borderland Residencies or collaborations like schrit_tmacher Festival, and culminate in public presentations or open studios. The program provides studio-living spaces, workshops, garden, and exhibition areas in a dynamic community hub.

Het Vijfde Seizoen

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Het Vijfde Seizoen (The Fifth Season) is an artist residency program focused on mental health and psychiatry, where professional artists work in psychiatric contexts to address topics in mental health care and de-stigmatize psychiatric patients through their art projects. Originally located at the Altrecht GGz mental health institute in Den Dolder, Utrecht, from 1998 to , the program has recently restarted at Fukuroda Hospital in Daigo, Japan, with artists like Sayaka Abe working online or on-site for periods such as three months.

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.

Hotel Maria Kapel

Hoorn, Netherlands

Hotel Maria Kapel (HMK) is a non-profit artist-in-residence, exhibition space, and cinema for contemporary visual art located in a 16th-century chapel in the city center of Hoorn, Netherlands. It supports young and established artists worldwide in producing new work, fostering exchanges with cultural institutions and the public through exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and workshops. Residencies typically last 4-8 weeks or six weeks, with artists using the chapel studio and guesthouse accommodation, though a year-long option lacks housing.

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.

Kunsthuis SYB

Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands

Kunsthuis SYB is an artist residency program in Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands, that provides artists with a six-week stay to conduct research, experiment, and foster new collaborations based on project proposals. It offers a furnished apartment, studio space, organizational support, artistic feedback, publicity, a project budget, and culminates in public weekend access and a final presentation.

Stichting B.a.d.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Foundation B.a.d. is an artist-led initiative founded in 1987 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, operating from a former school building to provide permanent studios for its 23 members, project spaces, temporary guest studios, and residencies for artists and architects. It fosters a non-hierarchical environment for artistic exchange through communal spaces used for creative and social activities. Since 1992, over 400 artists and architects have utilized its studios.

Stichting Simeon ten Holt

Bergen, Netherlands

The Stichting Simeon ten Holt offers an artist-in-residence program at the Atelier Simeon ten Holt in Bergen, Netherlands, the former home and workspace of renowned Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt (1923-), where much of his work was created amid sea, forests, and dunes. It provides a one-person living and working space with a renovated Steinway grand piano, private bathroom, kitchen, garden, free WiFi, and is available from April to November for composers, musicians, writers, or other professional artists focusing on personal projects. Residencies last from one to four weeks, require a project proposal and recent work samples for application, and include a post-residency report.

Thami Mnyele Foundation

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Thami Mnyele Foundation, established in 1990, runs a three-month artists-in-residence program in Amsterdam for artists from Africa and the diaspora, focusing on contemporary visual arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, film, audio, and multimedia to promote cultural exchange with the Netherlands. Residents receive free housing and studio space in a historic school building, a monthly stipend of around 900 euros for living and materials, travel reimbursement, insurance, and opportunities for networking. A shorter residency option exists for invited artists needing temporary accommodation without stipend or travel support.

Theatre in Palm

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Theatre in Palm Residencies offers a unique opportunity for emerging theatre artists to develop professionally and expand their networks across Europe. Hosted in 12 partner countries, these two-week residencies focus on collaboration, inspiration, and the creation of shareable works. Each residency will produce a co-production in various forms, emphasizing themes like social impact, equality, and environmental sustainability. Participants will receive travel, accommodation, and compensation. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of emerging artists in the European theatre scene.

Valley of the Possible

Curacautín, Netherlands

Valley of the Possible is an independent cultural non-profit offering artist residencies, research programs, and interdisciplinary exchanges in Cañon del Blanco, Chile, and at Gagel Farm, Netherlands. The organization provides space for artists, scientists, and cultural practitioners to engage with ecology, sustainability, indigenous knowledge, and non-Western narratives through self-directed and research-based residencies. Participants explore themes such as land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, and human-nature relationships while developing their creative practice. At its Chilean base, residents stay in a rustic lodge in the Andean rainforest, with direct access to hot springs, native forests, and volcanic landscapes. The Netherlands location at Gagel Farm provides a structured research residency with a stipend, public engagement opportunities, and mentorship. The organization has also facilitated past programs, such as Black Earth, which explored indigenous ecological knowledge and food systems, and Exploration of a Multiform Space, a project merging experimental architecture and vernacular design. Through public events, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations, Valley of the Possible fosters alternative cultural models and community-led ecological regeneration, creating a unique space for reflection, research, and artistic production.

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.

Vrij Glas Foundation

Amsterdam NL, Netherlands

The Vrij Glas Foundation, located in Zaandam near Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a center dedicated to experimentation, innovation, and research in glass for artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and students. It offers a non-funded artist-in-residency program with access to glass studios, technical infrastructure, and expertise from glassblowers, encouraging interdisciplinary and international exchange. Residencies typically last a few months, such as 2 weeks to a few months, with open application periods for specific seasons.

Werkplaats Diepenheim

Diepenheim, Netherlands

Werkplaats Diepenheim is a multidisciplinary artist residency facility in rural Twente offering over 850m² of living space, studios, and equipped workplaces. It serves as a collaborative partner for Drawing Centre Diepenheim's residency program and hosts artists working in visual arts, theater, dance, and other disciplines.