Drawing Residencies in Netherlands

Overview

A collection of 7 artist residencies in the Netherlands offering programs for drawing artists and visual artists, ranging from short-term visits to two-year postgraduate programs. Programs emphasize experimentation, research, community engagement, and professional development.

Residencies Included

• 1646 Residency (The Hague) - mixed disciplines, emphasizes thinking through making and community engagement
• AGA LAB (Amsterdam) - focus on printing techniques, color, and image carriers
• B32 Artspace (Maastricht) - research-driven and participatory practices, 10 days to 6 weeks
• Bierumer School (Bierum) - artistic research, experimentation, community engagement in former school building
• De Ateliers (Amsterdam) - two-year postgraduate program for emerging visual artists
• Jan van Eyck Academie (Maastricht) - 11-month program for around 45 participants, various disciplines
• Thami Mnyele Foundation (Amsterdam) - three-month program for artists from Africa and the diaspora

Support Offered

• Studio and living space provided at most residencies
• Monthly stipends ranging from approximately €900-€1,000 (Jan van Eyck Academie and Thami Mnyele Foundation)
• Production/project budgets (B32 offers up to €1,000 project budget)
• Access to facilities, labs, and equipment
• Curatorial and administrative assistance
• Housing in shared or private accommodations
• Networking and exchange opportunities with other artists

Eligibility

Open to national and international applicants across most residencies, with the exception of the Thami Mnyele Foundation, which specifically welcomes artists from Africa and the diaspora.

Program Focus

Residencies support various disciplines including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, installation, digital arts, video, graphic arts, ceramics, and interdisciplinary work. Programs emphasize research, experimentation, community engagement, and professional artistic development.