OVERVIEW

The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten Residency is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is one of the most prestigious international residency programmes for visual artists.

Duration: Two-year, full-time residency
Residency Period: January 2027 – December 2028

Focus: The programme supports artists in the development of their practice through intensive research, experimentation, critical dialogue, and production within a highly international, interdisciplinary environment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Open to artists from all nationalities, including South Asian applicants
• Applicants must have completed formal art education or have equivalent professional experience
• Typically suited to artists who have been active for several years and are at a post-graduate or early-to-mid career stage
• Artists must be able to commit to the full two-year residency in Amsterdam

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are submitted online via the Rijksakademie website

Application window: 1 January – 1 February 2026

Required materials include:

• Artist CV
• Artist statement
• Portfolio / work documentation
• Motivation for applying

Applications are reviewed by an international selection committee

BENEFITS

Residents receive comprehensive support, including:

• Private studio space at the Rijksakademie
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• Production budget for materials and projects
• Access to specialised technical departments (print, sculpture, photography, video, sound, wood, metal, etc.)
• Ongoing mentorship, critical feedback, and engagement with visiting artists, curators, and theorists
• Participation in open studios, talks, and professional development activities

DATES AND DEADLINES

Application Period: 1 January – 1 February 2026

Residency Start: January 2027

Residency Duration: 2 years (2027–2028)