Residency 2028

The Jan van Eyck Academie’s Residency 2028 is an open call for artists, designers, curators, writers, architects and other artistic researchers worldwide. The programme runs for eleven months, from 15 January to 15 December 2028, and selects 30‑32 participants, including individuals, duos, collectives and applicants with children. Selected residents receive a private, furnished studio apartment, a monthly stipend of €1,500 (with housing costs deducted), an annual working budget of €2,000, and full access to the academy’s interdisciplinary labs – Photography & Audiovisual, Material Matters, Food, Printing & Publishing, and Future Materials – as well as library facilities and mentorship from advisers. The residency encourages collaborative, research‑driven practice and participation in public programmes that address socio‑environmental challenges. Applications are accepted from 5 October 2026 until 1 December 2026 (23:59 CET). An application fee of €65 (excl. VAT) or €78.65 (incl. VAT) applies, with waivers for applicants from Least Developed Countries and other ODA‑eligible economies. Eligibility requires settlement in Maastricht for the residency period, English proficiency, and excludes alumni of the Rijksakademie or De Ateliers who were full‑time participants. The selection committee evaluates motivation, urgency, and the applicant’s critical practice, with outcomes announced in May 2027. Applicants submit their portfolio, CV and project proposal via the Dapple online system.

Private studio apartment, studio space, access to labs (Photography & Audiovisual, Material Matters, Food, Printing & Publishing, Future Materials), library, mentorship from advisers, participation in public programmes, annual working budget.

Open to artists, curators, designers, writers, architects and other artistic researchers; individuals, duos, collectives, and applicants with children are welcome. Must settle in Maastricht and register at the municipality. English proficiency required. Alumni of Rijksakademie or De Ateliers are ineligible. Application fee waived for applicants from LDCs, Low‑Income and Lower‑Middle‑Income countries.