Organizer Information
MASEREEL is a renowned contemporary printmaking and artist residency centre based in Belgium, dedicated to supporting experimental and research-driven artistic practices. The institution focuses on advancing contemporary printmaking while fostering international exchange between artists of different generations, backgrounds, and disciplines.
Situated in a quiet, wooded environment, MASEREEL offers a highly specialised production context where artists can engage deeply with traditional and experimental print techniques. The organization plays a significant role in the European contemporary art ecosystem by combining technical excellence, artistic experimentation, and critical dialogue through its residency and production programs.
Title & Description
MASEREEL Development Residency 2027 – Six-Week Printmaking Residency for International Artists
The MASEREEL Development Residency 2027 is an intensive six-week international Residency program designed for contemporary artists seeking to expand and deepen their artistic practice within a professional printmaking environment.
The program is structured around research, production, and experimentation, offering participants full access to a fully equipped printmaking studio. Artists are encouraged to develop new work through both independent practice and guided technical support. The residency emphasises artistic growth, dialogue, and experimentation across multiple printmaking techniques, including gravure, lithography, screen-printing, typography, risography, laser cutting, and digital UV printing.
The thematic structure of the residency is open, allowing artists to pursue individual research trajectories while benefiting from a curated framework of mentorship, critique sessions, and studio-based exchanges. The program also includes visiting tutors and structured feedback sessions to support conceptual and technical development.
Categories
- Printmaking
- Visual Arts
- Contemporary Art
- Installation
- Digital Art
- Typography
- Mixed Media
- Experimental Art
- Interdisciplinary Arts
Eligibility
- Open to international artists
- Suitable for both emerging and established practitioners
- No prior experience in printmaking required
- Artists must demonstrate a strong artistic practice through a portfolio and a proposal
- Ability to communicate in English is required
- Open to individuals; group participation allowed if submitted separately
Program Benefits & Awards
- Fully equipped professional printmaking Studio access (6 weeks)
- Technical guidance and support from studio coordinators
- Participation in a structured Residency program
- Access to multiple printmaking techniques and facilities
- On-site accommodation in a private mini-apartment (Accommodation)
- Shared facilities (kitchen, garden, laundry, communal spaces)
- Access to materials (basic inks and paper included)
- Curatorial feedback sessions and visiting tutor meetings
- Final informal presentation of work (Open Studio format)
- Opportunity to include selected works in MASEREEL collection
- Family members (partners/children) allowed at no extra cost
Application Fee
- Participation fee: €2,500 for a six-week Residency
- Covers approximately 1/6 of the total residency cost
- Additional costs (travel, materials, food) are not included
- Artists are encouraged to seek external funding support
Application Requirements
- Artist statement (practice positioning)
- Clearly formulated artistic proposal
- Motivation letter
- Portfolio (work from the last 5 years)
- CV (concise)
Technical requirements:
- Maximum file size: 10 MB per attachment
- Applications must be submitted via the official online form only
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Residency Periods (2027):
- April 5 – May 14, 2027
- August 30 – October 8, 2027
- October 25 – December 3, 2027
- Notification of Results: Early 2026
Location
Belgium (MASEREEL Residency Centre)
Additional Details
- The program includes a structured weekly progression: introduction, independent work, tutor visits, and final presentation
- Regular Curatorial and peer feedback sessions (Networking)
- No prior printmaking knowledge required
- Studio access available Monday–Saturday (08:00–20:00)
- Residents receive technical onboarding at the start of the program
- Communication language: English (and Dutch where applicable)
- Selection based on artistic quality, proposal relevance, and motivation
- Applications are evaluated by internal staff and external art professionals
This Residency is designed for artists seeking deep engagement with printmaking, material experimentation, and critical development within a collaborative international environment.