Offene Ausschreibung für das Residenzprogramm „Think Tanger 2027“

The Creative Industries Fund NL invites individual designers, architects, spatial practitioners and makers from the Kingdom of the Netherlands (including Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten) to apply for a two‑month residency at Think Tanger in Tangier, Morocco, in the first half of 2027. The residency, scheduled from 3 May to 4 July 2027, focuses on research and creation around design, urbanism and socio‑spatial dynamics. Applicants must have at least two years of professional practice and be registered in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce or a comparable register. Duos, collectives or cooperative ventures are not eligible, nor are applicants who receive a grant under the Talent Development Grant Scheme, the Open Call Self‑taught Designer or the Open Call Emerging Design Practices ABCSSS in 2027.

The €5,500 subsidy covers travel, insurance, living expenses, compensation for time invested, and material and transport costs. Housing, studio space and facilitation are provided by Think Tanger. Residents will have exclusive access to the Tanger Print Club and will participate in an introductory week, ongoing guidance, and a final open studio event. Applications are accepted until 21 October 2026, 16:00 CEST, via the Creative Industries Fund NL application platform. The selection process involves a tender‑style assessment by an external advisory committee, with the top three proposals presented to Think Tanger for final selection.

Travel, insurance, living expenses, compensation, material and transport expenses; accommodation, studio space, facilitation, access to the Tanger Print Club.

Individual designer, architect, spatial practitioner or maker; established in the Kingdom of the Netherlands; registered in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce; at least two years of professional practice; no duos, collectives or cooperative ventures; not eligible if receiving other Creative Industries Fund NL grants in 2027.