New Media Residencies in Netherlands

DE PROEF.

Majoor van Swietenlaan 15, Netherlands

Name of Residency: DE PROEF. ResidencyAt DE PROEF, we support artists and makers who are eager to explore nature-related subjects and have a clear vision for their work. Our residency offers a unique balance of freedom and guidance, tailored to each resident’s individual needs. Whether you thrive in self-directed exploration or benefit from structured support, we provide an inspiring environment where creativity, ecology, and craftsmanship intersect.Residents stay on our 8-hectare site in Freder

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.

Het Nieuwe Instituut

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam's national institute for architecture, design, and digital culture. Its -1 Digital Lab residency supports early-career artists and researchers working with digital culture.

Impakt Works

Utrecht, Netherlands

Impakt Works is the residency program of IMPAKT Centre for Media Culture in Utrecht, Netherlands, focused on media artists working with digital media, video, sound, interactive technologies, and related fields in an interdisciplinary context. Residencies are typically project-based, lasting two months, with artists expected to complete a finished work such as a video, performance, or installation. The program provides accommodation, studio space, technical facilities, a per-diem stipend, and travel reimbursement, often in collaboration with networks like EMAP and EMARE.

The Rijksakademie in Amsterdam offers a two-year international residency program for around fifty artists, focusing on research, experimentation, and new work production. Artists receive a studio, work budget, and stipend, along with access to advice from a diverse range of art professionals. The residency boasts a comprehensive infrastructure, including technical workshops with specialists, a library, and an art collection. It encourages freedom in research and working methods within an interdisciplinary environment. The residency fosters a highly international, multi-disciplinary community, where artists benefit from peer dialogue, professional visits, technical guidance, and collaborative opportunities. Each year, approximately 22 artists are selected for the residency, with about half from the Netherlands and the rest from around the world. This diverse community allows for a rich exchange of ideas and practices. The residency aims to provide space for artistic research, reflection, and experimentation, inviting artists to deepen and explore their practice in a supportive and innovative setting.

Sonic Acts

Utrecht, Netherlands

Sonic Acts offers artist residencies focused on sound studies, new media, and electronic arts, often fully funded and including accommodation, fees, and access to events like the Sonic Acts Biennial. Programs such as 'The Walls Have Ears' take place in Amsterdam, while others like OVEREXPOSED x Lives of Deltas occur in Utrecht with online components. Residencies support researchers, artists, and scholars in developing writing projects, new artworks, or eco-acoustic practices.

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.

V2_Lab for the Unstable Media

Rotterdam, Netherlands

V2_Lab for the Unstable Media is an interdisciplinary center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, offering residencies for artists, researchers, and developers to conduct research at the intersection of art, technology, and society, with access to archives, co-working spaces, and technical facilities. Residencies culminate in public presentations such as events or essays, and specific programs like V2_Live focus on experimental audiovisual performances while others collaborate with partners like IFFR. Housing is not provided, but assistance is offered for finding accommodation, and facilities include studios, labs, and production support.

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.