4 opportunities for artists: residencies and funding for 2027
Art and technology, coastal research, time for your practice and work in public space: four open calls accepting individual artists. Eligibility varies: one requires a legal address in the Netherlands, while another supports Ukrainian artists affected by the war.
The Netherlands
Stage IX
For artists with a legal address in the Netherlands working with immersive art: sound, space, performance, interactive or digital practices. Duos may also apply.
Starting in January 2027, the programme lasts approximately eight months. Artists with 2–4 years of experience receive €18,000 in fees and €5,000 for research and development; those with at least five years receive €26,000 and €15,000 respectively. Regular involvement of around 2–2.5 days per week is required.
Apply by 16 October 2026. Prepare a research proposal, CV and portfolio.
Official call and application
European Commission · Belgium + remote
Shifting Shores
A six-month residency for artists with at least two years of research-based artistic practice. The theme explores life, identity and adaptation where land meets sea.
It starts in January or February 2027, with up to 20 days in Brussels and the remaining work done remotely. €15,000 is the total budget, including the artist fee, accommodation and travel.
Deadline: 24 October 2026, 23:59 Brussels time. Apply in English, combining your motivation, project idea, CV and portfolio into one PDF according to the official instructions.
Official call and application
Finland
HIAP / Ukraine Solidarity Residencies Programme
For professional Ukrainian or Ukraine-based artists and arts practitioners affected by the war, including those now living abroad. All disciplines are welcome.
Residencies of 1–3 months take place at partner locations across Finland between January and July 2027. Support includes €1,200 per month, accommodation, workspace and return travel. Family accommodation depends on the location.
Deadline: 2 November 2026, 15:00 GMT+2. Apply through the online form in English with a description of your practice, current circumstances and portfolio.
Official call and application
Klagenfurt, Austria
Lendhauer
The call “Urban Ecologies: Coexistence and Control” welcomes artists, designers, architects, performers and theorists from different countries. Individuals and collectives may apply.
Projects will take place in Lendhafen from June to September 2027. Support per project: up to €2,500 in artist fees, €4,000 for production and €1,000 for travel. Amounts are before tax.
Apply by 2 November 2026. Submit a proposal, budget estimate, CV and portfolio in one PDF.
Official call and application
Conditions checked against official announcements on 9 October 2026. The organisers’ pages contain the final requirements and any updates.
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