Call for applications

Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, and other artistic researchers, curators, (literary) writers, and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, are invited to apply for the Jan van Eyck residency programme taking place in 2027.

Application deadline: December 4, 2025

Selection outcome: May 2026

Residency period: January 15–December 15, 2027

Each selected participant receives the time and space to expand their artistic practice with the expert support of our advisers, the curator/resident liaison, the departments of Nature Research and Education & Development, as well as the library and the Jan van Eyck labs—Photography & Audiovisual, Material Matters, Food, Printing & Publishing, and Future Materials.

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 not only work in their individual trajectories but also develop themselves in relation to their peers. During the residency, they share their stories, curiosities, and practices, have an opportunity to learn from and support each other, collaborate, and experiment across disciplines. Furthermore, participants can get actively involved in institutional (public) programmes where speculative concepts are tested and the pressing socio-environmental challenges of today are debated. 

Every year, the Jan van Eyck commits to fostering a broad, diverse coalition of participants, advisers, and collaborative partners—a framework that embraces a diversity of practices and allows for a multitude of voices. 

Find all information on applying here.