Instituto Buena Bista, Curaçao - Mondriaan Fund
Visual artists, curators, and art observers may apply for a 3-month working residency at Instituto Buena Bista in Curaçao, with opportunity to contribute to educational and community programs.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $8,997
- Location
- Instituto Buena Bista, Curaçao
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027 → Nov 30, 2027
About
Overview
Instituto Buena Bista (IBB) is a platform for contemporary arts on Curaçao founded by David Bade and Tirzo Martha. The residency offers a 3-month working period where residents develop new work while contributing to the IBB's educational programs for young people (ages 15-25) and potentially collaborating with other Caribbean artists-in-residence.
For Whom
- Visual artists
- Curators and art observers
- Duos or collaborative partnerships (each member must submit separate application and both must live/work together in one studio space)
Working Periods
- 1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027
- 1 April 2027 – 30 June 2027
- 1 September 2027 – 30 November 2027
Award & Support
- Artists: €8,997 subsidy from Mondriaan Fund
- Curators/art observers: €6,142 subsidy from Mondriaan Fund
- Studio and living accommodation paid directly by Mondriaan Fund
- 10% personal contribution required (Mondriaan Fund accounts for this automatically)
- Residents stay in simple house with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
- For duos: total amount increases proportionally for second applicant
- Artists based in Caribbean part of Kingdom: contribution may be increased for higher travel costs
Resident Responsibilities
- Develop and execute new artistic plans during the working period
- Contribute to broadening vision and references of IBB students through classes, site-specific projects, public interventions, or lectures
- Potential collaboration with other Caribbean artists-in-residence through Junior-Senior exchanges
- Work with selected IBB students on site-specific projects
Selection
Selection made by advisory committee based on submitted documents. Committee proposes candidates to IBB, which makes final decision. Processing time may exceed three months. An interview may be part of the selection process.
Application Deadline
- Submission deadline: Thursday 26 February 2026, before 16:00 Dutch time / 11:00 Caribbean time
- For terms and conditions, application procedure, and assessment criteria, see the Residency page
Important Notes
- Application closed as of listing date
- If applying for two residencies in same call, quality assessment is done once and valid for both applications
- Award
- Mondriaan Fund subsidy of €8,997 for artists or €6,142 for curators/art observers to cover travel, materials, and living costs; studio and accommodation provided directly by Mondriaan Fund.
- Theme
- The residency supports contemporary art practice and cultural exchange on Curaçao, emphasizing social engagement with local young people (ages 15-25) and artists in the Caribbean region.
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists, curators, and art observers; duos or collaborative partnerships accepted if each submits separate application and both live/work together in one space during residency.
- Audience
- Visual artists, curators, and art observers
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