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Art Open Calls in Netherlands

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in Netherlands — 22 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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22 active opportunities linked to Netherlands — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Curator Researcher GrantGRANTFully Funded

Curator Researcher Grant

Mondriaan Fund

Supports preliminary research into themes, travel, or working periods focused on developing visions and stories that strengthen the quality of contemporary visual art or cultural heritage in the Netherlands.

Continuous application process.€2,480 per month.Netherlands / Caribbean Kingdom
EuropArtFair 2026EXHIBITION

EuropArtFair 2026

EuropArtFair

Opportunity to exhibit directly to the public in a curated art fair.

Registration Open (Fair Dates: 19–20 September 2026)N/A (artist-led sales)Maastricht, Netherlands
Hubert Bals Fund (HBF)GRANTPartial Funding

Hubert Bals Fund (HBF)

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

Facilitates international capital structuring and acts as a prerequisite for attracting high-net-worth European equity and securing premiere slots at major tier-one festivals.

Nov 16, 2026Up to €60,000Rotterdam, Netherlands
EKWC [Co]LabRESIDENCYPartial Funding

EKWC [Co]Lab

European Ceramic Workcentre (EKWC)

Access to elite, world-class industrial facilities, custom-quote financial model with internal EKWC grant up to €26,497.79 offsetting basic costs (standard 13-week stay valued at €33,206.03).

Operates on a rolling, on-demand basis starting mid-2026.Internal EKWC grant of up to €26,497.79 (offsetting costs)Oisterwijk, Netherlands
Studio ZOOkeeper Artist-in-Residence (Open Call #13)RESIDENCYFully Funded

Studio ZOOkeeper Artist-in-Residence (Open Call #13)

Studio Zookeeper / Rensenpark

Fully equipped workspace situated within a former zoological park. Artists are afforded the unique opportunity to build site-specific interventions in a historically charged, non-traditional public space.

Sep 30, 2026€1,200 monthly honorarium, €400 monthly accommodation allowance, and a €500 one-time materials budgetEmmen, Netherlands
SIT-PLU (Situated Creative Practices for the Pluriverse)RESIDENCYPartial Funding

SIT-PLU (Situated Creative Practices for the Pluriverse)

N/A (likely a consortium)

€13,500 artist fee, production budget.

Anticipated Opening: Early 2026 for 2027 Residencies€13,500 (artist fee) + production budgetNetherlands, Italy, Spain
KEL-30 Sales Exhibition 2026 (Verkooptentoonstelling KEL-30 2026)EXHIBITION

KEL-30 Sales Exhibition 2026 (Verkooptentoonstelling KEL-30 2026)

Kunstruimte KEL-30

Direct sales platform to a wide regional audience and exhibition space in the unique setting of De Biotoop, running across multiple weekends in November and December 2026. Artists retain a higher percentage of generated capital due to the absence of middleman gallery commissions.

Oct 1, 2026No direct fundingHaren, Netherlands

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Netherlands?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Netherlands cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Netherlands?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Netherlands are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.