List of Residence : Belgium - AIR_J : Online Database of Artist in Residence Programs in Japan

Overview

This listing describes five artist residency programs in Belgium: Kunsthal Gent (mini-residencies up to one week), WIELS (two 6-month sessions annually for up to 20 artists), L'Alba (flexible short/medium/long-term residencies in multiple disciplines), Designregio Kortrijk (three-month themed residencies for designers), and Frans Masereel Centrum (residencies focused on printmaking and printed matter). Programs welcome national, international, and collaborative artists.

Residencies

• Kunsthal Gent: Approximately six artists/collectives per year; mini-residency up to one week; includes apartment use and small budget.
• WIELS: Up to 20 artists per year in two 6-month sessions; 2-3 studios for Belgium-based artists, remainder for international residents; weekly discussions, mentors, visits, and public interactions.
• L'Alba: Accepts applications year-round based on space availability; long-term (1-2 months), medium-term (1-2 weeks), or short-term (1-2 days) residencies; eligible sectors are Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Literature and Books, and Heritage.
• Designregio Kortrijk: Three-month duration with a different theme each year; organized since 2014 in a UNESCO Creative Cities Network region.
• Frans Masereel Centrum: Approximately 50 national and international artists, researchers, critics, and academics selected annually through open call; focus on print and printed matter; no prior printmaking knowledge required; reserves autumn for artist collectives, master's students, and artistic co-workers.

Websites

• Kunsthal Gent: http://kunsthal.gent/
• WIELS: https://www.wiels.org/en/residency-programme
• L'Alba: https://alba-charleroi.org/en/lalba
• Designregio Kortrijk: https://designersinresidencekortrijk.be/
• Frans Masereel Centrum: https://fransmasereelcentrum.be/en/residencies/

Additional Resources

• Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies (resartis.org) - comprises over 650+ vetted members in over 80 countries.
• TransArtists (transartists.org) - organized by DutchCulture; shares knowledge on artist-in-residence programmes and international opportunities for creative professionals.