15 Art Residencies in Europe For Emerging Artists

About Art Residencies in Europe

Europe's established and thriving art scene offers a variety of art residencies designed to help artists hone their skills, advance their careers, and strengthen both international and local art communities. Art residencies provide studio spaces, fresh inspirations, mentors, an artistic community, networking opportunities and in some cases, even funding. These programs allow artists to work on projects individually or in a group and develop their ideas in new environments.

Featured Residencies

• Frans Masereel Centrum (Kasterlee, Belgium): Focuses on printmaking development; approximately 50 international artists, researchers, critics and academics selected annually; programs last 1-6 weeks. Note: Programs on hold September 2024 to Spring 2026 due to construction.
• WIELS Residency Programme (Brussels, Belgium): Two six-month sessions annually; up to 20 artists accommodated; 2-3 studios for Belgium-based artists, remainder for international residents.
• Gasworks Residencies (London, United Kingdom): Non-UK based artists only; up to three months; 16 residencies annually; emphasis on creative process and artistic growth.
• Camargo Foundation (Cassis, France): Four types of residencies (Escales, Horizons, Incubateurs, Au long cours); extended periods of research and interdisciplinary exchange.
• Triangle-Astérides (Marseille, France): Two programs—one for France-based (outside Marseille) and international artists with three sessions yearly; one for Marseille-based artists with one session annually.
• Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin, Germany): 12-month residency; residency and living costs covered; studio rental and materials included; final project showcase at galleries.
• Akademie Schloss Solitude (Stuttgart, Germany): Range of fellowships for young artists and scientists; at least two-thirds time required on-site; €1,200 monthly grant; applications open every two years; up to 65 fellows selected.