Development residency

The Development Residency is for contemporary visual artists who want to deepen their practice. At Jester, you have time and space to pursue a line of inquiry, experiment with materials or methods, and explore new directions in your work.

What does Jester offer?

During your residency in Genk, you’ll stay in the residency house and work in your own studio. You’ll have access to workshops for woodworking, metalworking, ceramics and digital production. Together with the Jester team, you can arrange support tailored to your practice, such as studio visits or conversations with a mentor.

The residency lasts three months: two months at Jester and one month of remote follow-up, followed by the open studios. The gross artist fee is €3,000 for individual artists, €5,000 for duos and €7,000 for collectives. Each residency also comes with a €5,000 production budget, which can cover travel and other practical expenses as needed.

How do you apply?

Jester publishes an open call once a year. You can apply as an individual artist, a duo or a collective using the online form provided with the call. In the form, you’ll introduce your practice, describe what you’d like to explore during the residency and submit a portfolio. An external jury reviews the applications. Shortlisted applicants present their proposals to the Jester team before the final selection is made.