JAN VAN EYCK ACADEMIE RESIDENCY, AN INVITATION FOR RESEARCH AND EXCHANGE
Artists, curators, designers, researchers, writers, and architects from around the world are invited to apply for an eleven-month residency at Jan van Eyck Academie running from January to December 2027.
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- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Private studio, access to specialized workshops, technical labs, curatorial support, professional guidance, and resources for project development
- Location
- Jan van Eyck Academie, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Exhibition window
- Jan 15, 2027 → Dec 15, 2027
- Applicants notified
- May 1, 2026
About
Overview
Jan van Eyck Academie invites artists, curators, designers (graphic, fashion, social, and food design), researchers, writers, and architects from around the world to apply for its 2027 residency program. The program is an eleven-month residency running from January 15 to December 15, 2027, within a multidisciplinary environment gathering approximately 36 participants per edition.
Key dates
- Application deadline: December 4, 2025
- Selection results announced: May 2026
- Residency dates: January 15 – December 15, 2027
Program details
Conceived as a space for work, research, and experimentation, the academy fosters artistic inquiry and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Residents are provided with a private studio and encouraged to participate in seminars, public events, and collective projects. The program offers specialized workshops, technical labs, curatorial support, professional guidance, and resources for project development, supported by a team of tutors and guest experts.
Selection criteria
The evaluation process emphasizes conceptual strength, diversity of perspectives, and coherence between research and practice.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the academy's official website.
About the institution
Founded in 1948 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, Jan van Eyck Academie is one of Europe's leading institutions for artistic and research-based practices. Its residency model promotes critical thinking and experimental approaches, combining individual work with collective dynamics that foster dialogue, innovation, and international exchange.
- Award
- Private studio, access to specialized workshops, technical labs, curatorial support, professional guidance, and resources for project development
- Theme
- The residency is a multidisciplinary program for artistic inquiry, research, and experimentation, fostering critical reflection, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and dialogue with contemporary urgencies.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, curators, designers, researchers, writers, and architects from around the world.
- Audience
- Artists, curators, designers, researchers, writers, and architects from around the world
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