With its artist-in-residency program, Het Wilde Weten offers artists, curators, and cultural practioners from all horizons an opportunity to have a research period in Rotterdam, alongside the 20 artists having their studios at Het Wilde Weten. 

HET WILDE WETEN’s RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Het Wilde Weten is an independent artist initiative in Rotterdam providing artist studios, a public platform for contemporary art, culture, discussion and debate, and an Artist in Residency program.

The residency offers Dutch and International artists, curators, and diverse cultural practitioners the opportunity to develop their practice in a shared studio-building hosting 20 active artists. With our residency program, we aim to stimulate cultural exchange and connect practices from diverse backgrounds. Rotterdam has a vibrant art scene with multiple artist-run initiatives, exhibition spaces, and cultural projects. A residency at Het Wilde Weten is a great way to get in touch with these networks of cultural actors and art institutions. Our studio building is located in the heart of Rotterdam – the main museums and art centres are easily reachable on foot.

On the first floor, the guest artist of Het Wilde Weten has access to a 30 m2 studio that is furnished with a kitchenette, a loft bed, a wardrobe and a desk. There is a private bathroom with shower and a shared toilet adjacent to the studio. Downstairs is the communal kitchen and rear garden; and on the second floor there’s a coffee corner. The guest artist has access to a bicycle and internet connection. Due to fire safety regulations we can only accept individual artists living in the building.

We provide support for our guest artists in connecting them with artists, curators or other cultural agents working in their field. With that in mind our guests are invited to give an artist talk introducing them to fellow HWW-members and the Rotterdam art scene. 

Our guests working at Het Wilde Weten may propose a public event in our 70 m2 Project space, allowing for exhibitions, screenings, debates or any public format. This can happen upon discussion, and be scheduled depending on other activities planned in the Project space, either during or after the residency period. 

The costs of the Guest Studio (live & work) at Het Wilde Weten are € 550 per month. Unfortunately Het Wilde Weten does not offer funding for the residency program. However we can provide a letter of invitation upon request for founding applications with 3rd parties.  

For artists based around Rotterdam, please note that it is also possible to apply for a work period in our Project Space (work only – no hosting included). In that case, please send your requests or questions to: projectruimte@hetwildeweten.nl

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

– HOW TO APPLY?
Please fill in the Application Form and attach the requested documents in one single PDF (max 10 mb). Send it to our residency email address by the indicated deadline

– WHEN IS YOUR NEXT OPEN CALL?
We tend to make one yearly open call around September. This website is updated at the same time our Newsletter goes out, announcing upcoming availabilities for our residency program. Please subscribe to our newsletter and keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages to be informed about the next open calls. 

– IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIVE IN THE GUEST STUDIO DURING MY RESIDENCY?
Yes, you live and work in the same space. The guest studio is located on the first floor of Het Wilde Weten. Its 30sqm studio is furnished with a chair, loft bed, fridge, wardrobe and a desk. There is a private shower and a shared toilet adjacent to the studio, as well as a washing-machine. Downstairs is a shared kitchen, while there is a coffee corner on the second floor. You will have access to a bicycle and a wireless internet connection. Towels and bedding are provided.

– WE ARE AN ARTIST DUO, CAN WE BOTH COME?
Unfortunately, we can only have one artist in the studio/living space due to fire regulation.

– HOW MUCH IS THE RENT?
The rent is € 550 all inclusive, per month. We ask you for a 200€ deposit upon the signature of our mutual agreement and to secure the residency, which we will return at the end of the residency period, assuming everything is in good order.

– IS THERE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGE OR RENTAL FEE IF SOMEONE IS SPENDING THE NIGHT WITH ME?
Unfortunately only one person can sleep in the studio due to fire regulations.

– HOW MUCH SUPPORT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY RESIDENCY?
We love to receive guest artists and try to facilitate the development of their practice, help organise studio visits when relevant, advise about events and visits in Rotterdam and beyond that might be of interest to our guest, etc. But keep in mind that Het Wilde Weten isn’t an institution but an artist-run space. All of its members are artists themselves, and contribute to the residency and public programs on a voluntary basis. You are therefore expected to be essentially autonomous in the development of your work during your residency.

– CAN I CHOOSE THE SPECIFIC TIME SLOT?
Yes, if applicable. We try to accommodate different needs. However, the calendar must be clearly agreed upon in advance.

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