Organizer Information
Sint Lucas Antwerpen is a prestigious Belgian art and design school offering advanced academic and artistic programs. Through its Advanced Master of
Research in Art and Design, the institution provides a nurturing, critical, and participatory environment for artists and designers. The program emphasizes practice-based research, social-political engagement, and preparation for potential PhD studies. Participants benefit from access to workshops, labs, experienced tutors, researchers, and a professional international network. The program is coordinated in collaboration with ADMA (Art & Design Master Academy), ensuring mentorship, guidance, and institutional support.
Title & Description
Advanced Master of Research in Art and Design 2026–27 – Sint Lucas Antwerpen
This Advanced
Master program is designed for artists and designers working within social-political contexts, including topics such as feminism, decolonization, migration, race, gender, disability politics, climate change, AI, digital culture, and critical design. The program supports practice-based research, providing intensive coaching in writing, critical theory, research methodology, and methods for sharing research outputs.
Participants work individually and collectively, engaging in critical discourse, workshops, and participatory coaching, with guidance from experienced tutors, researchers, and guest lecturers. The program encourages reflection on personal artistic practice, collaborative research, and prepares candidates for practice-based PhD programs or other advanced research trajectories.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Curatorial
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Art Management
- Creative Writing (research documentation, theory)
Eligibility
- Artists or designers holding a Master’s degree (MA) in visual arts or related fields.
- Individuals with an active arts or design practice, either solo or collaborative.
- Open to international applicants.
- Candidates must commit to the full program and intensive participation.
- Recommended for those planning to relocate to Antwerp or Belgium for the program duration.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Intensive practice-based research mentorship in writing, theory, and methodology.
- Access to workshops, labs, and technical facilities (photography, ceramics, digital printing, printmaking).
- Participation in international and local research networks, guest lectures, and professional development.
- Structured modules: Methodology, Writing, Critical Theory, ShareResearch, plus intensive full-time research weeks.
- Preparation for practice-based PhD or advanced artistic research projects.
- Small cohort environment (maximum 12 participants), ensuring personalized coaching and collaborative learning.
Application Fee
- Tuition fee: The tuition fee for a full-year programme (60 credits) in the 2026-2027 academic year for advanced master is 3096,10 euro:
- 1014,10 euro – fixed
- 34,70 euro – variable (per credit)
- Application Fee:
- Cost: 139,40 euros (excluding bank costs). This fee is deducted from your tuition fee if you are accepted onto the programme.
Application Requirements
- Letter of Motivation detailing research interests and goals.
- Research Proposal specifying artistic practice, social-political context, and methodology.
- Portfolio showcasing previous artistic or design work.
- Availability for online interview if shortlisted (March 16–18, 2026).
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 24 February 2026
- Online Interview: 16, 17, or 18 March 2026 (if shortlisted)
- Program Start: September 2026
- Program End: June 2027
- Optional Visa/Open Call Consideration: Second call in May 2026 for applicants needing visa.
- Online/Open Day: 11 February 2026
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Additional Details
- Participants meet every 2–3 weeks for 3 full days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) for four structured modules.
- The program includes intensive research weeks with local and international artists or designers.
- Highly participatory environment: participants contribute to each other’s research development and well-being.
- Ideal for those committed to social-political and interdisciplinary research in arts and design.
