Open Call Zoöp Connections II: Kunstfort Vijfhuizen & Czech Centre Brussels Call for Artist-in-Residence 2026
This residency and open call have been developed in collaboration with the Czech Centre Brussels, Kunstfort Vijfhuizen, EUNIC Netherlands, Zoöp, and DutchCulture, and are intended for artists, researchers, and creative practitioners with a connection to the Czech Republic or Czech cultural practice.
About the residency and location
The residency will take place from mid-September to mid-October 2026 in the historic Vijfhuizen fortress (UNESCO site), part of the Kunstfort Vijfhuizen cultural space.
Kunstfort Vijfhuizen is a cultural organization experimenting with new forms of art, education, and community engagement within ecosystems. It provides a space where people and nature can learn together and actively contribute to ecological regeneration.
About the Zoöp Connections programme
The residency is part of a European network of residencies based on the Zoöp concept—a regenerative framework that integrates the voices of more-than-human beings (plants, animals) and ecological perspectives into artistic practice and organizational learning.
The programme emphasizes process, shared research, and co-creation rather than predefined outcomes. Each resident is invited to create a so-called “Trace of Care”—a site-specific gesture or intervention that supports biodiversity and the vitality of the local ecosystem.
What the residency offers
- On-site accommodation
- Daily stipend of €50
- Travel expenses covered
- Access to a workshop with tools and technical support
Who can apply
Creative professionals and artists aged 18+, based in a Creative Europe country outside the Netherlands, with a demonstrable connection to Czech culture.
Residents may come from a wide range of creative fields, including visual arts, design, research, literature, performance, music, technology, or other interdisciplinary practices.
How to apply
Submit a portfolio (max. 10 pages, up to 3 projects), CV, and a motivation letter (max. 500 words) or a short video.
More information about the residency can be found on the Kunstfort Vijfhuizen website and in the open call details.
Applications must be submitted online in English via the application form.
Application deadline: April 30, 2026 (23:59 CET)
