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 Leiden University.
Title & Description
1646 – ReCNTR fully funded art Residency 2026
This open call invites international artists to participate in a two-month fully funded residency in The Hague. Artists are encouraged to investigate social and political issues through process-driven, experimental practices using strategies such as fictioning, complicating, and humor. The residency prioritizes research, experimentation, and collaboration over final exhibition outcomes. Residents will engage in studio work, public events, and educational activities, including workshops and guest lectures at Leiden University.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Multidisciplinary / Mixed Media
- Performance
- Socially Engaged Art / Conceptual Art
- Research-Based Artistic Practice
Eligibility
- International artists
- Emerging and established practitioners
- Artists working with experimental, socially-engaged, or research-based methodologies
- No age restrictions
Program Benefits & Awards
- Two-month residency (September – October 2026)
- Artist fee: €2,000 (excluding VAT)
- Production budget: €1,000 (excluding VAT)
- Studio space: 5 x 3m inside 1646, with access to technical equipment and workshop facilities
- Accommodation: Small studio apartment in 1646 with shared kitchen and bathroom; family members can join
- Travel reimbursement: Up to €750 per artist (partners/children not included)
- Engagement with Leiden University students through workshops and guest lectures
- Three structured studio visits with feedback from curatorial teams and researchers
- Networking and integration into 1646 and ReCNTR’s community of artists, professionals, and academics
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
First Round:
- Artist/research statement (max. 100 words)
- Portfolio (max. 30 pages, combined into one PDF ≤50MB)
- CV/Resume
- Website link
Second Round (by invitation):
- Project proposal (max. 500 words)
- Availability schedule for residency period
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
- Notification for second round: 29 April 2026
- Residency period: September – October 2026
Location
The Hague, Netherlands
Additional Details
- Emphasis on research, experimentation, and collaborative engagement
- Public event planned to showcase insights rather than a traditional exhibition
- Residents encouraged to use low-carbon travel methods
- Structured guidance and reflection sessions offered by the 1646 and ReCNTR teams