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:
- a studio residency for research or creation, in collaboration with our structural partners Kaaitheater, Rosas, Les Brigittines, and Ultima Vez.
- an incubator residency for emerging Brussels-based choreographers, in collaboration with Garage29.
- a research residency in healthcare, in collaboration with KAOS.
- a research residency in public space, in collaboration with Cultureghem.
Separate calls are issued for each type. Open calls and application forms will be posted online no later than one month before the deadline for each type of residency.
Type #1: Studio residency for research or creation
- Timing: year-round
- 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 of €750 for small expenses such as travel and/or lunch
- Open call: applications can be submitted year-round
Type #2: Incubator residency for emerging Brussels-based choreographers
- Timing next round: 2025-2026
- Location: studios connected to workspacebrussels and Garage29
- Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
- Accommodation: no
- Budget: €2.000
- Launch open call: to be announced
Type #3: Research residency in healthcare
- Timing next round: 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: to be announced
Type #4: Research residency in public space
- Timing next round: 2025-2026
- Location: Cultureghem / Abattoir (Anderlecht)
- Duration: to be discussed, depending on the proposal
- Accommodation: no
- Budget: (part-time) salary following PC 304
- Launch open call: to be announced
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.
