Language(s):
German, English, Italian, Dutch
Eligibility criteria:

- Open to writers, artists and researchers at all career stages.
- Applicants should demonstrate an interest in engaging with Etty Hillesum’s writings and thought through their practice.
- Residents must be able to cover the studio rental fee, accommodation and living expenses. The studio is for working use only.

Duration:
Variable
Depends on the project
Residents at once:
1
Covered by host:
Production budget
Paid by artist:
Accommodation, Studio, Travel, Insurance, Daily expenses
Application guidelines:

Please send the following to [email protected]:
- A brief introduction or CV, with examples of your work or a portfolio link.
- A short proposal (maximum 500 words) outlining what you would like to work on and its connection to Etty Hillesum.
- Your preferred dates and the number of months you would like to use the studio.
Applications will be considered on the relevance and feasibility of the proposal, subject to studio availability. Any public presentation, exhibition or contribution to the Huis’s programme can be discussed together.

Application deadline:
Ongoing / apply any time
Open call:
no
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Etty Hillesum Huis Residency Program

Etty Hillesum Huis Residency Program

Description

The Etty Hillesum Huis welcomes writers and artists to a residency programme centred on reflection, research and creative practice. Residents are expected to engage with Etty Hillesum’s writings and thought, exploring connections with their own work. The studio is available to rent on a monthly basis at an affordable rate, as a workspace only; accommodation is not included. The Huis offers research assistance and remote curatorial mentorship, alongside opportunities to discuss temporary exhibitions and share residents’ work through its programme (workshops, lectures, performances...) and communication channels.

Outcome

Temporary exhibitions, and share residents’ work through EHH programme (workshops, lectures, performances...), articles and visibility through communication channels

Accommodation Information

Accommodation is not included, but we are happy to help residents find a suitable place to stay in or around Middelburg.

Studio Information

The studio offers a large worktable, wall space for developing and displaying work, a bookshelf and a sofa. Coffee and tea are provided, and a kitchenette is available. Residents also have access to the Etty Hillesum Research Centre (EHOC) and its archive to support their research and creative practice.

Working facilities
Print
Library
Exhibition space
Outdoor areas
Technical assistance
Yes
Do you host groups?
No
Non-artist companions allowed
No
Other disability support
Curatorial Mentorship; Research Assistance
Location specifics

Middelburg, the historic capital of Zeeland in the southwestern Netherlands, combines a rich cultural heritage with proximity to the region’s coastal landscapes and open horizons. It offers an inspiring setting for creative work and reflection. Here, the Etty Hillesum Huis, birthplace of the writer Etty Hillesum, provides a space for dialogue, remembrance and encounters with art and literature. A studio is available to rent for writers and artists seeking time and space to develop their work in this meaningful setting.

Past residents

Shel Simkin
Marijke Dijkstra
Jeltje Hoogenkamp

International networks

Etty Hillesum Cards
Etty Hillesum Centrum Deventer
Foundacion Etty Hillesum
Cahiers Etty Hillesum
..

Anything else

The Etty Hillesum Huis is an institute for education, research, arts and culture, located in the birthplace of the Jewish writer Etty Hillesum in Middelburg, the Netherlands. Open to the public since 2022, the Huis is dedicated to sharing her writings and thought and exploring their relevance today.

Our initial programme focused on education, followed by the further development of research activities in collaboration with the Etty Hillesum Research Centre (EHOC). We are now expanding our arts and cultural programme, with residencies providing space for writers and artists to engage with Hillesum’s legacy through contemporary creative practice. Through research, artistic exchange and public activities, we aim to connect her work with new perspectives and audiences.

Contact information

Molenwater 77
4331 SE Middelburg
Netherlands

Email
info [at] ettyhillesumhuis.nl
Phone
+4915731541380
Website
https://ettyhillesumhuis.nl
Social media links
https://www.instagram.com/etty_hillesum_huis/
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