WIELS – Brussels, Belgium - Mondriaan Fund

Overview

WIELS offers visual artists a unique working environment in the dynamic context of the arts centre in Brussels, with nine individual studios of about 45m² each. The Mondriaan Fund selects two artists annually to work for half a year each in a WIELS studio. The residency provides a place to work in an autonomous environment with professional feedback, interaction with the international contemporary art scene, weekly discussions with mentors, and open public presentations.

Working Periods

• 13 January – 30 June 2027
• 14 July – 31 December 2027
• Applicants state preference; every effort will be made to honour it
• 1 artist or duo per period

Eligibility

Visual artists may apply. For duos or collaborative partnerships, each person must apply separately. A duo is defined as 2 artists, 2 curators/observers, or a combination thereof who structurally create work together and must live and work together in one space during the residency.

Award

• €14,492 subsidy per artist for travel, material, and living costs
• 10% personal contribution required (deducted from subsidy automatically)
• Studio rental and living space costs covered by Mondriaan Fund
• Support from WIELS provided directly
• Duos receive proportionally increased amount
• Higher travel costs for Caribbean residents considered per situation

How to Apply

Submit application before 26 February 2026, 16:00 Dutch time (11:00 Caribbean time). For terms and conditions, application procedure, and assessment procedure, see the Residency page and Mondriaan Fund terms and conditions.

Selection

Selection made by advisory committee based on submitted documents. Committee proposes candidates to WIELS, which makes final decision. Interview may be part of selection process. Processing time may exceed three months.

Contact

• Fenna Lampe, Grant Officer
• Phone: +31 (0)20 523 1506
• Email: [email protected]
• General inquiries: 020 523 15 23