Short Description

Sonic Acts and De Ateliers/Woonhuis present The Walls Have Ears – a fully funded sound studies writing residency taking place in Amsterdam in February 2026. Open to one established artist, researcher, or scholar working in the field of sound studies, the residency offers time, space, and critical support to develop a focused writing project.

Eligibility

EU-based individual artists with at least one publication, such as a peer-reviewed article, book, or equivalent, in the field of sound studies are eligible to apply for this residency. Prospective residents are invited to present a project they will be working on during the residency.

Submission Requirements

  • CV;
  • A link or PDF to the applicant’s publication/article/book;
  • Research proposal of up to 600 words.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Accommodation at De Ateliers’ Woonhuis at Stadhouderskade 86 in Amsterdam, 2 February – 3 March 2026;
  • Travel expenses within the EU (up to 500 euros);
  • Artist fee of 3,000 euros (including artist fee and production budget, excluding presentation budget);
  • Tickets to the Sonic Acts Biennial 2026 events.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 14 June 2025

Website Link: https://sonicacts.com/agenda/the-walls-have-ears

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