Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, can apply for an 11-month residency from 15 January until 15 December 2026 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. 

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. Participants are expected to settle in Maastricht during their residency period. It is important to master the English language sufficiently to be able to converse and collaborate with fellow participants and staff members.

Participants receive a monthly stipend of €1,500.  Participants with child(ren) receive a monthly stipend of € 2,000. Each member of a duo receives a monthly stipend of €1,500. Collectives receive a combined monthly stipend of €4,500. Participants receive an annual working budget of €2,000 to be spent on the realisation of their individual projects during the residency period.
However, there is also expenses: each participant will need to pay for their accommodation in housing provided by Van Eyck Academy, which amounts to approximately € 825. Participants can apply for a rental subsidy. There is an enrollment fee of €2750 as well as application fee €65.

CONTACT
Jan van Eyck Academie
Academieplein 1
6211 KM Maastricht
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)43 350 37 37
Mail: info(at)janvaneyck.nl

Deadline: 27 January at 23:59 CET