Short Description
Our Development Residencies are the main focus of our residency programme: contemporary artists get a unique opportunity to deepen and broaden their artistic practice during an intensive six-week residency. These residencies are open to both promising and established artists.
The focus of a Development Residency is, as the name suggests, on development and creation in our professionally equipped printmaking studio. Residents have access to a wide range of techniques, including gravure, relief printing, screen-printing, lithography, typography and digital methods such as riso, lasercut and UV printing. Prior knowledge of printmaking techniques is not required; our team is ready to provide technical support where needed.
Three residency periods will take place in 2026:
Period 1: 29 June – 7 August 2026
Period 2: 10 August – 18 September 2026
Period 3: 26 October – 4 December 2026
Schedule
One month before the start of your residency, we will schedule an online introductory meeting to prepare you for the residency. Below is a rough overview of what to expect during the six weeks of a Development Residency.
Week 1: Introduction
- Introduction to fellow residents and the MASEREEL team.
- Hands-on introductions to various printmaking techniques.
Week 2 to Week 6: Working independently
- During these weeks, you will work independently on your project(s) in our studio.
- Our studio coordinators are available on weekdays for guidance and support.
Week 3: Visiting tutor
- Individual meeting with a visiting artist, with a focus on process and development.
Week 4: Mid-term review (CRIT)
- Meeting with fellow residents and the MASEREEL team to discuss your progress and exchange ideas.
Week 5: Visiting tutor
- Individual meeting with a visiting curator, with a focus on context and reflection.
Week 6: Completion and presentation
- Informal showcase moment of your work.
- Collection moment: in consultation with the studio coordinators, you decide which works (maximum three) will be included in our collection.
- Settlement of expenses and tidying up of your workplace and mini-apartment.
Submission Requirements
- An artist statement (situating your practice).
- A clearly formulated artistic proposal.
- A well-founded motivation letter.
- A recent portfolio (work no older than five years).
- A concise CV.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Professionally equipped studio
A Development Residency provides extensive access to our professionally equipped studio, from Monday to Saturday (08:00 – 20:00). Our experienced studio coordinators are available on weekdays for guidance and technical support.
Challenging program
In addition to several introductions to printmaking techniques, we provide a side programme focused on meeting and dialogue.
Paper and inks
Basic materials (proofing paper, ink, etc.) are included in your residency. We only charge cost price for the use of equipment in the digital studio, as well as for materials such as paper or copper.
A limited selection of paper is available for purchase on-site. If you wish to use specific paper or inks, you must bring these with you.
Accommodation
Each resident has an individual mini-apartment in our brand new artist pavilion.
- Amenities: internet, sheets, towels, washing machine, dryer, communal kitchen, multipurpose seating area, and garden.
- Family members: partners and children are welcome at no extra cost.
Entry Fee
The high-quality accompaniment provided during our Development Residencies is a labour-intensive and costly undertaking. Thanks to an important basic subsidy from the Flemish Community, we are able to limit the participation fee for a six-week residency – including accommodation – to €2,500. This covers approximately 1/6th of the actual cost.
Location
Kasterlee, Belgium
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 21 October 2025
Website Link: https://masereel.art/en/residencies/
