Program guide

How to apply to Rijksakademie Residency

Two-year residency in Amsterdam for about 50 artists a year, with a private studio, a yearly working budget and a stipend, plus access to technical workshops and advisors.

Official page Listing details

Step by step

Check that you are eligibleThe published rules: Open to creators and freelancers; All nationalities and disciplines, no age limit (most applicants 26–35); 2–3 years of independent practice advised; maximum three lifetime applications.
Gather the materialsYou will need: Portfolio, Artist statement, Academic CV, Work samples.
Write the answersChoose work samples that relate to the project you propose; panels look for continuity.
Submit on the official pageApply through the official page (Own portal), and keep the confirmation.
Follow upNote when results are due. If the organiser invites questions, ask once, briefly, after the date has passed.

Timeline

28 days before the deadlineChoose the workSelect samples that fit the call's theme and the project you will propose.
21 days before the deadlineWrite the statementWrite the artist statement or project proposal for this call specifically.
7 days before the deadlinePrepare the filesExport files to the exact specifications and check rights and releases.
2 days before the deadlineSubmitSubmit early and keep the confirmation and any receipt for the fee.

At a glance

Organizer: Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
Timing: Cycle: Annual open call: 2028 intake call expected to open January 1, 2027 (2027 deadline was…
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
What you get: €19,800 a year grant
Cost: Application fee: €60
Cost: €60 application fee (waived for OECD DAC-list countries)
Applied through: Own portal
Account: You need an account on the application system

Who can apply

Open to creators and freelancers
All nationalities and disciplines, no age limit (most applicants 26–35); 2–3 years of independent practice advised; maximum three lifetime applications.

Materials checklist

PortfolioUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
Artist statementOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
Academic CVUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
Work samplesOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.

Questions you will meet, answered honestly

What will you work on?

A concrete project with a plan that fits the residency's length.

Why this residency?

Something specific about the place, its facilities or its community that your work needs.

What reviewers of residencies look for

Choose work samples that relate to the project you propose; panels look for continuity.
Explain what you will do during the residency and why it needs this place.
Check costs and what is provided: some residencies charge fees, others pay stipends.

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How Onward Scout helps

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