Our purpose with this article is to introduce the best opportunities for artists to advance their careers through transformative residencies in the Netherlands. These programs are selected for their ability to provide financial support, professional growth, and cultural immersion, helping you elevate your artistic practice. To focus on the quality and impact of these residencies, we have not considered application deadlines in our selection, ensuring you can explore these opportunities at your own pace. The Netherlands is a hub for innovative art scenes, with cities like Amsterdam and Maastricht offering world-class facilities and international networks. For Artinfoland Magazine readers seeking immersive creative experiences, here are the top 5 international art residencies in the Netherlands for 2025. These programs provide varying levels of support, including stipends, accommodation, and resources, enabling artists to focus on their practice while engaging with the Dutch art landscape. All locations are verified as Netherlands-based, and funding details are approximate based on 2024–2025 data; check official websites for updates.
1. 1646 Residency
- Location: The Hague (Boekhorststraat 125, 2512 CN The Hague, Netherlands).
- Funding: Funded; includes artist fee of ~€2,000 (including VAT), production budget of ~€1,000 (including VAT), studio space (5x3m), and accommodation in a guest apartment near the space. Travel costs covered for selected artists/researchers.
- Duration: Typically 2 months (e.g., September–October).
- Eligibility: International artists or researchers; open calls often in collaboration with partners like ReCNTR; all career stages, but strong project proposal required.
- Application Process: Submit portfolio, CV, and project proposal via open calls on www.1646.nl; applications typically open in early year (e.g., deadline February for fall sessions).
- Why Apply?: An experimental art space offering fully funded residencies for innovative practices, with opportunities for exhibitions and collaborations in The Hague’s art scene.
2. ARE (Artist Residencies Enschede)
- Location: Enschede (Hoge Bothofstraat 166, 7511 ZE Enschede, Netherlands).
- Funding: Funded; includes free housing (private apartment), studio space (shared with one other artist), basic tools, Wi-Fi, bicycle, and material budget (dependent on project, typically ~€500–€1,000). Artists advised to secure additional funding for travel/living expenses.
- Duration: 3 months (periods: January–March, May–July, September–November).
- Eligibility: International visual artists; all disciplines; emerging to mid-career; strong portfolio and proposal required.
- Application Process: Submit portfolio, CV, and project proposal via www.areholland.com or areholland@gmail.com; applications for 2025 open with deadlines around September 2024 (check site for 2025 updates).
- Why Apply?: Located in a vibrant artist collective (B93), ARE fosters community engagement and offers opportunities for exhibitions in Enschede’s creative scene.
3. Thami Mnyele Foundation Residency
- Location: Amsterdam (Various locations in Amsterdam, Netherlands).
- Funding: Fully funded; covers travel expenses, a monthly stipend for living costs, accommodation, studio space, and a budget for materials. The foundation provides financial assistance to meet the costs of living during the residency.
- Duration: Up to 1 year for the full residency program; shorter programs also available (3 months typical).
- Eligibility: International artists from Africa and the African diaspora; open to visual artists at all career stages; strong portfolio and motivation required.
- Application Process: Submit two recommendations, resume (CV), artist statement, and a written statement outlining interests via the foundation’s application form; check www.thami-mnyele.nl for details; deadlines vary (e.g., September 2025 for some programs).
- Why Apply?: This Amsterdam-based residency is specifically designed for artists from Africa and the African diaspora, promoting cultural exchange between Africa and the Netherlands. It offers a unique opportunity for immersion in Amsterdam’s art scene, with support for exhibitions and networking.
4. Rijksakademie Residency
- Location: Amsterdam (Sarphatistraat 470, 1018 GW Amsterdam, Netherlands).
- Funding: Partially funded; includes a stipend of €14,000 per year (paid monthly), a working budget of €2,500 per year, and access to studios and workshops. Participation fee of €1,875 per year; fellowship fundraising required (€16,500 per year), but not mandatory for selection. Artists from economically weaker regions (DAC List countries) are guaranteed the stipend.
- Duration: 2 years (January–December, with possible extension).
- Eligibility: International visual artists from all disciplines; must have 2-3 years of independent professional practice or equivalent; no students; English proficiency required; age typically 26–35.
- Application Process: Submit portfolio, CV, and motivation statements online; application fee €60 (waived for DAC countries); applications for 2027 open January–February 2026.
- Why Apply?: One of the most prestigious residencies worldwide, offering peer exchange, technical support, and access to leading art professionals in Amsterdam’s vibrant scene. Ideal for mid-career artists seeking critical engagement.
5. Jan van Eyck Academie Residency
- Location: Maastricht (Academieplein 1, 6211 KM Maastricht, Netherlands).
- Funding: Funded; includes a monthly stipend of €1,500 (raised for 2026), accommodation (furnished housing, with options for individuals, duos, collectives, or families), studio space, and an annual working budget of €2,000. For duos/collectives: combined stipend €2,500–€4,500; for participants with children: €2,000 monthly. Application fee €65 (waived for DAC list countries); enrolment fee €2,750 (excl. VAT).
- Duration: 11 months (January–December 2026).
- Eligibility: International artists, designers, curators, writers, architects, and researchers (including duos/collectives/families); open to all disciplines and approaches; English proficiency required.
- Application Process: Submit artist statement (250 words), motivation (500 words), project proposal (500 words), portfolio PDF (max 10MB, max 25 pages), CV (max 2 pages), and optional video/audio (max 8 minutes) online; applications open in fall 2025 for 2027 residencies.
- Why Apply?: Multi-disciplinary program offering expert support through advisers, labs (e.g., Photography, Material Matters, Food, Printing & Publishing), library, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Fosters individual trajectories and group exchanges, ideal for investigative and committed practices addressing global or personal issues.
Artinfoland Magazine’s Mission for Artists
At Artinfoland Magazine, our goal is to empower artists by connecting them with transformative opportunities that fuel creative and professional growth. We are dedicated to curating resources like residencies, grants, and exhibitions that help artists at all career stages thrive. By highlighting programs that offer financial support, cultural immersion, and networking, we aim to inspire and equip you to advance your practice, build global connections, and contribute to the vibrant art world. Whether you’re a painter, performer, or writer, Artinfoland Magazine is your partner in navigating the path to a successful artistic career.
