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.
Overview
There are four types of residency:
- Studio residencies for research or creation, in collaboration with our structural partners Kaaitheater, Rosas, Les Brigittines, and Ultima Vez.
- Studio residencies for Brussels-based choreographers, in collaboration with Garage29.
- Research residencies in the healthcare sector, in collaboration with KAOS.
- Research residencies in public space, in collaboration with Cultureghem.
Separate calls are issued for each type. Open calls and application forms are available online two months prior to the application deadline for each type of residency.
Type #1: Studio residencies for research or creation
- Timing next round: season 2025-2026
- 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: information will be announced in June 2024
Type #2: Development residencies for Brussels-based emerging choreographers
- Timing next round: season 2024-2025
- Location: studios connected to workspacebrussels and Garage29
- Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
- Accommodation: no
- Budget: €2.000
- Launch open call: Wednesday 1 May 2024
- Deadline applications: Sunday 2 June 2024
Type #3: Research residencies in the healthcare sector
- Timing next round: season 2025-2026
- 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: information will be announced in the fall of 2024
Type #4: Research residencies in public space
- Timing next round: 2025
- Location: Cultureghem / Abattoir (Anderlecht)
- Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
- Accommodation: no
- Budget: (part-time) salary following PC 304
- Launch open call: information will be announced in the fall of 2024
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.
