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Jan van Eyck Academie: Residency 2026


Einsendeschluss: 27.01.2025

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Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, are invited to apply for an 11-month residency taking place in 2026 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

 The Jan van Eyck is open to a wide array of disciplines and approaches, ranging from material-based to research-driven practices, addressing both urgent global issues and more personal inquiries. What the Jan van Eyck participants share is an inquisitive and considerate attitude toward the other and the world, their work testifies to an art practice that is investigative and committed.  

Participants can get actively involved in institutional (public) programmes where speculative concepts are tested and the pressing socio-environmental challenges of today are debated. 

 

  • Lasting 11 months, the residency runs from 15 January until 15 December 2026; 

  • 30 to 32 positions are selected through this general call. Next to individuals, duos, collectives as well as candidates with child(ren) are welcome to apply;

  • Housing – newly built and furnished – is included in the 11-month residency. The Jan van Eyck guarantees each participant a private studio apartment. The participant is required to accept the accommodation on offer;

  • Participants receive a monthly stipend of €1,500 of which the rental fee for accommodation, including service costs, is deducted

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