Van Gogh AiR Teshima Residency 2027
Van Gogh AiR Zundert, Teshima, Seto Inland Sea (Kou village)
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About this call
Van Gogh AiR, the residency programme of the Vincent van GoghHuis in Zundert, offers six 6 week residencies in 2027 on the island of Teshima in Japan to artists from the Netherlands, supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan. Teshima lies in the Seto Inland Sea and, with Naoshima, belongs to the art islands of the Setouchi Triennale. The studio is in a former fishing cooperative building in the village of Kou by the harbour, made available by the Japanese company Amuse, with a large workspace that can also serve as an exhibition space and Japanese style sleeping quarters upstairs. Artists respond with a contemporary vision to the history, customs and crafts of the place, in interaction with and respect for the community. The curators choose six artists or groups; selection is announced on 6 January 2027.
Who can apply
- Netherlands only
- Medium: Mixed Media
- Entry fee: See official site
- For artists living and working in the Netherlands, registered in the Netherlands for more than a year; artists or groups may apply. Send a short motivation letter in English (max 1 A4) and a portfolio by email, stating your preferred period(s). A shortlist is drawn up and shortlisted artists have an online interview. Periods in 2027: 15 February to 28 March, 5 April to 16 May, 24 May to 4 July, 12 July to 22 August, 30 August to 10 October, 18 October to 28 November. The €2,000 fee includes travel and materials costs. The page does not mention an application fee.