Free Artist Residencies in Belgium

a.pass (Advanced Performance and Scenography Studies)

Brussels, Belgium

a.pass (Advanced Performance and Scenography Studies) offers a unique 2-month paid residency program for collectives of 3 to 10 people. This program, aimed at fostering collaborative and transdisciplinary artistic research, invites collectives to explore innovative methodologies and frameworks for sustainable artistic practices. Participants will engage in a reflective process on institutional frameworks, artistic research, and sustainability, contributing to the reimagination and reorganization of a.pass. The residency includes a stipend, travel and accommodation support, access to collective workspace, and a production budget. This opportunity is ideal for collectives interested in self-organization, collaboration, and transdisciplinary approaches to artistic research.

DESIGNREGIO Kortrijk

Kortrijk, Belgium

Designregio Kortrijk annually invites recently graduated designers from various creative disciplines to participate in its Designers in Residence Kortrijk program. Established in 2014, this residency allows selected designers to develop experimental concepts through interactions with citizens, society, entrepreneurs, and education in Kortrijk. Running from September to November, participants create contextual work and engage in inspiring excursions and conversations. The residency includes travel reimbursement, accommodation, a fee, and access to the Budalab Open Makerspace. Designers showcase their research at the Kortrijk Creativity Festival and Design Fest Gent. Eligible candidates must be recent graduates with manual and conceptual skills, ready to collaborate and innovate.

Résidences Ateliers Vivegnis Internationales (RAVI)

Liège, Belgium

The Résidences Ateliers Vivegnis Internationales (RAVI) in Liège, Belgium, is a residency program designed for visual artists, particularly those working in contemporary art. This program offers artists a unique environment for research and professional development. Hosted in a converted industrial site, RAVI provides a dynamic setting that reflects the historical and contemporary landscape of Liège. Artists are provided with housing, workspace, and a monthly stipend of 600 euros. The program emphasizes connections with contemporary art professionals and culminates in an open workshops exhibition. RAVI is available to visual artists through a competitive application process, with a focus on those whose work aligns with the program’s goals of fostering artistic growth and visibility.

Theatre in Palm

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Theatre in Palm Residencies offers a unique opportunity for emerging theatre artists to develop professionally and expand their networks across Europe. Hosted in 12 partner countries, these two-week residencies focus on collaboration, inspiration, and the creation of shareable works. Each residency will produce a co-production in various forms, emphasizing themes like social impact, equality, and environmental sustainability. Participants will receive travel, accommodation, and compensation. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of emerging artists in the European theatre scene.

WIELS

Brussels, Belgium

WIELS is a contemporary art residency program located in a former brewery in Brussels that hosts up to 20 artists annually in two 6-month sessions. The program provides studio spaces, living accommodations, and a stipend while fostering critical reflection, professional feedback, and dialogue with peers within an internationally renowned contemporary art center.