How to apply for a residency

Are you an artist, researcher or art worker in the field of performing arts, and are you looking for a studio or workspace in Brussels? Via several open calls, we invite you to share a project proposal with us.

Kasper Vandenberghe © Kris Dewitte
Kasper Vandenberghe © Kris Dewitte

Overview

There are three types of residency:

  • a studio residency for research or creation on the floor
  • a research residency in the healthcare sector (KAOS)
  • a research residency in public space (Cultureghem)

There is a separate call for the three types. Open calls and application forms are posted online two months before the application deadline.

Type #1: Studio residency for research or creation

  • Timing next round: season 2024-2025
  • Location: Ultima Vez, Rosas, Kaaistudios or Les Brigittines (view studios)
  • Duration: one to three weeks (multiple residencies are sometimes possible)
  • Accommodation: only for non-Belgian residents and depending on availability in our guesthouse
  • Budget: flat fee for small expenses such as travel and/or lunch
  • Launch open call: Mo 2 October 2023
  • Application deadline: Su 3 December 2023 at 10pm

Type #2: Research residency in healthcare sector

  • Timing next round: season 2024-2025
  • Location: KAOS / PSC St.-Alexius (1050 Elsene / Ixelles)
  • Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
  • Accommodation: optional in a cohousing together with seven persons with a mental vulnerability
  • Budget: (part-time) salary following PC 304
  • Launch open call: Tu 14 November 2023
  • Application deadline: Su 14 January 2024 at 10pm

Type #3: Research residency in public space

  • Timing next round: 2024
  • Location: Cultureghem / Abattoir (Anderlecht)
  • Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
  • Accommodation: no
  • Budget: (part-time) salary following PC 304
  • Launch open call: Fr 8 September 2023
  • Application deadline: Su 5 November 2023 at 10pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply more than once?

It is possible to submit multiple applications at the same time for different projects. Please be aware that it is not possible to submit more than two rounds for the same project. A third application in a row for the same project is therefore not admissible.

Selection & feedback

The selection is made by a rotating team. Unfortunately we receive many more requests than we have space available. Although we are grateful for the many inspiring and exciting project proposals we receive each year, personal feedback after a negative answer is therefore not possible.

Kim Snauwaert & Anyuta Wiazemsky © Trui Hanoulle
Kim Snauwaert & Anyuta Wiazemsky © Trui Hanoulle