Open Call: Rembrandt Residency Program for Artists in the Netherlands

This residency supports artistic growth through immersion, dialogue, and exchange. It provides the time and support to explore new ideas, materials, and contexts in collaboration with Indian artists, thinkers, communities and organizations.

The experience is intended not only to encourage creative practice, but also to foster long-term cross-cultural relationships. This open call launches the first round of residencies with three host organizations:

• Khoj International Artists’ Association (Delhi)
• Kochi Biennale Foundation (Kochi)
• Public Arts Trust of India (Jodhpur)

Duration

• 6 to 8 weeks.

Costs Covered

• Residency Includes
  • Accommodation for the full residency period
  • International return flight (Netherlands – India)
  • Daily allowance (1500 INR per diem for meals and expenses)
  • A pre-approved production-budget (Max. different per organization)
  • Visa costs
  • Support from the Embassy’s cultural affairs team
• Host Institution Support
  • The artist will collaborate with one of the host organizations. Depending on the host, support may include:
    • Artistic and curatorial guidance
    • Tailored programs including studio visits, workshops, and excursions
    • Connections to Indian artists, academics, and institutions
    • Public engagement opportunities such as talks, open studios, or presentations

Eligibility Criteria

• Professional and/or upcoming artists based in the Netherlands working in any contemporary discipline, interested in India’s cultural or environmental contexts, open to experimentation and exchange.
• Duo’s and groups are not to be considered.
• All applications must be over the age of 18.

Selection Criteria

• Only applicants that are Dutch or Netherlands-based will be considered.
• A strong and convincing track record of previous artistic or literary work.
• A clear and contextually relevant motivation for applying.
• Projects that demonstrate a genuine interest to engage with India (or the Netherlands) and the specific residency environment.
• The applicant’s willingness and enthusiasm to actively participate in the local cultural ecosystem of the residency.
• A well-defined project proposal with potential for lasting artistic and cultural impact
• Applications received after the deadline, regardless of the reason (including technical issues or time zone confusion), will not be considered.
• Only applications received in full before the deadline will be considered eligible for review.
• In cases where applications are equally strong across these criteria, the order of receipt may be used as a fair and transparent tiebreaker.

Application Requirements

• Application must include (single e-mail, in English, subject title: RR_yourname):
  • Filled-in Application Form [PDF FORM]
  • Updated CV (max 2 pages, .pdf)
  • Portfolio of 3-6 artistic projects (link or .pdf)
  • Two reference contacts (Name, Relationship to the Applicant, Email, Phone Number)
  • Budget, containing foreseen travel costs, production costs and other unforeseen costs. (.pdf or .xlsx) Production budget different per Host Institute.

For more information, visit Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India.