€3,500 total for duo performance artist residency in Utrecht
De Nijverheid and Amarte are offering three summer 2026 performance residencies for artists working across performative disciplines. The program supports the development of new site-specific outdoor work through short, intensive collaboration.
This opportunity is designed for Netherlands-based performance makers interested in interdisciplinary practice and working in dialogue with site and audience.
Opportunity Snapshot – De Nijverheid x Amarte Artist Residency
What:
Performance residency for development of site-specific outdoor work
Who:
Makers within a performative discipline such as dance, theater, spoken word, or performance art
Must be based in the Netherlands
Must be registered with Chamber of Commerce and have a valid VAT number
Applicants apply individually
Where:
De Nijverheid, Utrecht, Netherlands
Award / Support De Nijverheid x Amarte Artist Residency:
- €1,500 per resident (residency fee, excluding VAT) – total: €3,000
- €250 per resident (performance fee, excluding VAT) – total: €500
- Residency studio at De Nijverheid
- Use of terrace as workspace and performance site
- Artistic and business mentorship
Residency Duration:
Two-week intensive residency within a three-week period
Deadline:
April 19, 2026, 23:59
Official Link De Nijverheid x Amarte Artist Residency:
https://www.denijverheid.org/nieuws/open-call-de-nijverheid-x-amarte-performance-residenties-zomer-2026/
About the Opportunity
This residency brings together artists in duo pairings to develop new performance work in an outdoor, site-responsive context. Each residency emphasizes collaboration, experimentation, and rapid development within a defined timeframe.
Participants receive mentorship that supports artistic development alongside practical considerations such as production and organizational strategy.
What Is Offered
- €1,500 per resident for residency participation – total: €3,000
- €250 per resident for final performance – total: €500
- Access to outdoor terrace for creation and presentation
- Artistic and organizational mentorship
- Public presentation opportunity
Who Should Apply
- Makers within a performative discipline (dance, theater, spoken word, performance art)
- Based in the Netherlands
Timeline
Deadline: April 19, 2026, 23:59
Residency 1: July 1 – July 20, 2026
Performance: July 17, 2026
Residency 2: July 22 – August 10, 2026
Performance: August 7, 2026
Residency 3: August 19 – September 7, 2026
Performance: September 4, 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
This residency offers structured time, financial support, and mentorship for artists developing new performance work in a site-specific context, with a clear pathway from research to public presentation.
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