Netherlands

Short Description The ESC 2035 open call for contemporary artists is here! For the fifth consecutive year, we invite artists to envision the future while deeply engaging with the challenges of the present. At its core, ESC symbolizes both an escape from conventional thinking and a leap into uncharted possibilities. Since its inception in 2020, […]

Vincent van Gogh Photo Award

Short Description Bau AIR Base is a six-week residency for experienced, independent makers in the (performing) arts who are in need of a studio space to explore the themes of a new project and/or to immerse themselves in new ways of working, presenting, or collaborating.   Eligibility We invite anyone to submit a research plan […]

LensCulture Portrait Awards

Brief Description:The Brutus Lab – Fleur Groenendijk Residency is a six-month residency (October 2025 – March 2026) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed for visionary artists working across multiple disciplines. Hosted by Brutus Space and supported by the Fleur Groenendijk Foundation, the program provides studio space and accommodation for artists, with a focus on projects that are […]

Bosch Parade 2026, an immersive floating art parade in the spirit of Hieronymus Bosch, artists, designers, performers, and makers from around the world to explore imperfections in society through collaborative art. This unique event transforms the waters of ‘s-Hertogenbosch into a moving artistic spectacle inspired by the works of Hieronymus Bosch. Taking place from June […]

Brief DescriptionThe 1646 – ReCNTR Residency offers a fully funded residency in The Hague, Netherlands for international artists or researchers. This residency focuses on exploring social and political issues through artistic practices, fostering collaboration between art and research. It aims to provide a retreat for developing ideas and connecting with a community of artists, researchers, […]

This fellowship supports researchers and professionals from formerly colonized countries to study (lost) collections or objects from their regions currently held in the Netherlands. Fellows will explore the social histories, trajectories, and cultural significance of these objects, and may engage with broader questions of restitution, heritage, and community connections. The fellowship is hosted by NIAS, […]

Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, are invited to apply for an 11-month residency taking place in 2026 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Application period: 2 December 2024 – 27 January 2025 Selection outcome: […]