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 […]
Organizer Information 1646 is a contemporary art space based in The Hague, Netherlands, dedicated to fostering innovative artistic practices. Founded to support emerging and established artists, 1646 focuses on research-driven and socially engaged art projects. The ReCNTR Residency, in collaboration with 1646, emphasizes international perspectives, cross-disciplinary experimentation, and dialogue between artists, researchers, and students at […]
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 2027 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Application period: 3 October 2025 – 4 December 2025Selection outcome: May […]