Organizer Information
The Mondriaan Fund is the primary Dutch cultural funding organization supporting contemporary visual arts, curatorial projects, and art observers in the Netherlands. Its mission is to encourage artistic innovation, cross-cultural exchange, and international collaboration. The Fund provides grants that facilitate creative research, professional development, and the creation of new artistic work. With a long-standing reputation in the European art sector, the Fund supports both individual practitioners and institutions, enabling artists to undertake impactful residencies either within the Netherlands or at carefully selected international locations.
Title & Description
Mondriaan Fund Residency 2026 – International Opportunities for Artistic Development
This residency program offers professional visual artists, curators, and art observers a chance to engage in an intensive working period at recognized studios or institutions, either in the Netherlands or abroad. The residency grant covers essential expenses such as travel, accommodation, and material costs, giving participants the freedom to focus fully on their creative process. Residents are encouraged to develop new work, experiment with different media, and expand their professional network. The program is open to a variety of project proposals, including research-oriented residencies, production-focused residencies, and collaborative international initiatives. Applicants may also propose curatorial residencies, where they can develop exhibitions, workshops, or educational programming.
Categories
Visual Arts, Curatorial, Interdisciplinary Arts, Multimedia, New Media
Eligibility
- Open to professional visual artists, curators, or art observers with at least one year of professional experience.
- Active practice in visual arts, cultural heritage, or curatorial projects.
- Applicants based in the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom are eligible.
- Full-time students enrolled in Bachelor, Master, or Postdoc programs are generally excluded (part-time under 20 hours per week is allowed).
- Applicants must be able to commit to the residency period and adhere to the specific studio or institution guidelines.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Financial support for travel, accommodation, and material costs associated with the residency.
- Placement at recognized Dutch or international residencies tailored to the artist’s or curator’s proposal.
- Opportunity to experiment with new media, develop interdisciplinary projects, or engage in collaborative work with other artists and cultural institutions.
- Professional exposure and networking, enabling participants to build long-term international connections.
- Grant coverage varies depending on residency location and duration; applicants contribute a minimum of 10% toward residency costs.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed online application for each desired residency.
- Project proposal explaining objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
- Portfolio including CV, relevant work samples, and references.
- Indication of residency preference (if applying for more than one option).
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 26 February 2026
Location
Netherlands
Additional Details
- Only one Residency grant is allowed per applicant per calendar year.
- Multiple applications are allowed but will be assessed collectively to avoid duplication of support.
- Grants are intended to cover direct costs of the residency, while participants contribute at least 10% of the total costs.
- Residencies may involve production, research, collaborative, or exhibition-focused projects, providing flexibility to applicants across disciplines.