Short Description
In collaboration with Borderland Residencies, IKOB – Museum für Zeitgenössische Kunst launches an open call for a three-month artist residency in East Belgium (September – November 2024). We are looking for proposals that seek to use this time and space to develop a project on the theme of the SUPERNATURAL.
Departing from an open understanding of the supernatural and its possible interpretations, the residency invites artists to connect with the region through an exploration of the unseen, the mystical, and the otherworldly. We are looking for projects that aim for a direct engagement with local (hi)stories, the natural environment or geographical particularities through the lens of the supernatural.
Eligibility
The residency offers the opportunity for an artist to broaden their practice through the development of new research and to expand their network as part of the Borderland Residencies framework. We are looking for an artist who can benefit from this specific opportunity and context.
Artists based in the European Union are invited to apply. We cannot consider applications from outside of the EU.
- The selected artist is requested to be present in East Belgium during the three months of the residency (September – November 2025).
- The artist is expected to take part in Borderland Residencies’ field trips and other activities.
- The artist is invited to give an artist talk at IKOB during the residency.
- The artist is supported and mentored by the IKOB team throughout the residency.
- IKOB provides accommodation that includes a studio (more information and images below)
- All practices within the contemporary art field are welcome, and production is possible in the studio space.
- IKOB provides a fee of 2250€ incl. tax.
- It is possible and encouraged for the artist to apply for additional funding.
- Paid by the artist: insurance, travel expenses, food.
- Artists with partners/children are welcome, just needs to be discussed beforehand.
- Languages spoken: English, German
Submission Requirements
- Short motivation/project proposal for the residency (max. 250 words)
- CV including contact details (address, email, and phone number)
- Portfolio with documentation of recent and relevant work (max. 20 pages)
How to Apply
To apply, send the application materials (in English) in ONE SINGLE PDF FILE (10 MB max.) by email to residency@ikob.be with the subject line formatted as follows: IKOB Residency Application – First and last name.
Program Benefits & Awards
- The selected artist is provided with a live-in studio space located in Welkenraedt, a short walk from the train station (with hourly connections to Brussels and Aachen) and with bus and train connections to Eupen (where IKOB is located, approx. 6 km distance)
- Size: 275 m2
- Amenities: fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, electricity, heating in the living area
Entry Fee
None
Location
Belgium
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 29 June 2025
- Residency period: 01.09. – 30.11.2025
Website Link: https://www.ikob.be/en/veranstaltungen/open-call-for-residency2025/mode:color
