Artist Residencies Enschede (ARE) has an artist-in-residence program with 6 international artists each year. Each residency period lasts 3 months, during which artists can focus on their work and process, as well as collaborate on projects with cultural organizations, local artists, and/or communities in and around Enschede. At the end of the residency, the artists present their work and process to the public.
ARE is a funded residency that provides free housing and studio space, access to a variety of tools and media equipment, and a work budget. Travel expenses and living costs not included.
About the Residency
ARE’s artist-in-residence program brings together professional artists from diverse cultures and societies, where artists work for three months in relation to the local community and environment.
Through dialogue and creative interaction with different cultures and perspectives, we provide space for new sources of inspiration and the opportunity to think beyond the frameworks of one’s own culture and society. ARE views this as a significant asset for the development of artists’ work and the growth of tolerance within society.
We collaborate with the cultural sector in and around Enschede, actively involving local artists and art organizations and organize encounters between international artists and local communities. Our goal is to create a vibrant artistic community that enriches the cultural identity of Enschede and connects it with the international visual arts discourse.
ARE strives to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of background, partner preference, gender identity, or expression. We prioritize a safe working environment and value transparency and humanity.
Facilities:
During the residency, each guest artist has access to a private studio with their own sleeping area, kitchen, living, and working space. Within the building, artists also have access to a washing machine and dryer, and the studios are equipped with basic utensils, cooking equipment, linens, and other essentials for comfortable living. Additionally, artists are provided with a bicycle for the duration of their residency.
As the building is standalone, guest artists can work day and night. Artists have access to basic tools, power tools, and media equipment during the residency, including a jigsaw, drill, sewing machine, projectors, and photo and video cameras. Additionally, there is a work budget available for each artist of €750 for materials or project related costs.
Location:
ARE is located in the building of art initiative B93. The artists of B93 work in this building and ARE rents two studios with living spaces. The studios are 700 meters from the city center and 1.3 kilometers from the central train station. Although the residency is in an urban setting, you can reach various landscapes, including meadows, wooded areas, and water-rich regions, within a 10-minute bike ride.
Enschede has an active and vibrant art scene, with visual art, sound art, digital culture, and crossovers.
Collaborations and funding:
ARE is funded by the City of Enschede and has collaborations with art initiative B93 and Tetem. ARE is a partner in platform Beeldende Kunst Overijssel (BKO).
