Writing / Literature 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.

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 Tilburg

Tilburg, Netherlands

AiR Tilburg, run by the SEA Foundation in Tilburg, Netherlands, offers residency programs for visual artists, curators, and writers at all career stages, providing live/work studios for research, production, and professional development. Residencies typically last up to 3 months, with flexible options including short exploratory stays or extended development trajectories, and include public programs, exhibitions, and mentoring. Fully funded fellowships are available to select participants, covering studio use, stipends, production costs, and additional support.

Amsterdam City of Refuge

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam City of Refuge is a residency program in Amsterdam, Netherlands, likely part of the ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) initiative, offering temporary protective residencies for persecuted writers, journalists, and artists unable to work freely in their home countries. It provides grants for living costs, accommodation, access to public services, travel expenses, and professional networking support, with a standard duration of two years.

Amsterdam Writer-in-Residence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Amsterdam Writer-in-Residence Programme, established in by the Dutch Foundation for Literature, offers international writers (novelists, poets, essayists, and children's book authors whose work has been translated into Dutch) a furnished apartment above the Athenaeum Bookshop in central Amsterdam, with access to the University of Amsterdam Library. Residents typically stay for 4-8 weeks, engage in their own writing and research, and participate in local literary events like readings or lectures. A residency grant is provided, though travel costs are generally not covered separately.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Vertalershuis Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Vertalershuis Amsterdam, or Translators' House Amsterdam, is a residency program for translators of Dutch-language literature and literary non-fiction, offering five studios with private bathrooms, internet-equipped computers, a library of Dutch literature, communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. Residents must have a contract with a foreign publisher and can stay from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 2 months, with free accommodation (minus a small utility deduction), a €1000 monthly travel and working grant, and access to professional assistance. It is located in central Amsterdam near museums, publishers, and cultural hubs, and is financed by the Dutch Foundation for Literature.