The Hague Residency offers free accommodation, a €2,000 artist fee, €1,000 production budget, and travel support up to €750 for artists and researchers working in the fields of visual and multimedia arts.
According to Gallery Online, this international program welcomes artists and researchers interested in exploring social issues through multidisciplinary and artistic methodologies.
Conceptual Approach
The program supports the principle of “thinking through making”—that is, artistic or multi-modal practice is not viewed as a complement to knowledge production but
as a methodology for generating knowledge in itself. Artistic practice must have a strong relationship with research.
Funding and Support
This is a fully funded residency program and includes:
- Artist fee: €2,000 (for a two-month stay)
- Production budget: €1,000
- Travel grant: up to €750
- Accommodation: Free small apartment-studio near Gallery 1646, with shared kitchen and bathroom (families/children may accompany with prior arrangement)
- Studio space: A dedicated workspace inside the 1646 building
- Access: Facilities at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) and the Leiden University Library
Note: Daily living costs (food, insurance, etc.) are the responsibility of the participant.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Applicants must have experience presenting work in both artistic and academic contexts, such as guest lectures, masterclasses, academic publications, or collaborations with research institutions.
- Artists working in interdisciplinary fields—for example, musicians or theater practitioners whose projects conceptually engage with image, space, or artistic research—are also eligible.
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- Project proposal (max. 500 words)
- Portfolio (up to 30 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
All materials must be submitted in English, compiled in a single PDF file
.Expectations and Artist Commitments
Engagement and participation are essential:
- Active presence and collaboration within the 1646 and ReCNTR communities in The Hague, including artists, researchers, students, and faculty from Leiden University.
- Academic activities: The artist-in-residence will contribute to student engagement at Leiden University (e.g., as a guest lecturer, workshop facilitator, or similar activity), sharing artistic and research-based practices within the ReCNTR program.
Support and feedback structure:
1646 team focus: Guidance on the artistic process, curatorial discussions, and professional engagement with the artistic team.
Studio visits and feedback sessions: At least three sessions organized jointly by 1646 and ReCNTR during the residency.
ReCNTR team focus: Support in defining research questions, articulating methodology, and exploring preliminary outcomes.
Program Period
September–October (two-month residency)
This residency is a collaboration between three leading institutions in art and research:
- 1646: Host organization providing studio space, accommodation, and curatorial support
- ReCNTR: Research partner offering guidance in methodology and thematic development
- Leiden University (The Hague Campus): Providing the academic framework, library access, and facilities for interaction with students and faculty
Application Timeline
The next open call is expected to launch in February or early March 2026.
(The deadline has not yet been announced.)
Note: Due to the program’s competitive nature and the preparation time required for portfolios and materials, interested artists are strongly encouraged to begin preparing their applications well in advance.