Dutch Artists Duo Residency Open Call

Van Gogh House is a 200-year-old house in South London, where the eponymous painter lived during his stay in London aged 20. Sensitively conserved in 2018, the house tells the story of Van Gogh and the people who lived here before and after him, through its materiality as a building, the objects found beneath its floorboards and the letters Van Gogh wrote from his bedroom.

Now a site for exhibitions and artist residencies, Van Gogh House’s mission is to support artists in their lifetimes. The programme sees ambitious annual commissions alongside thoughtful live-in residencies during which time the house is closed to the public.

Van Gogh House in London announces a one-month residency at in June 2022 for a Dutch artist duo. This opportunity has been supported by the Dutch Embassy in the United Kingdom, and draws a connection between the site in London and Vincent van Gogh’s homeland.

The residency is designated for two visual artists who currently work as a duo, or who propose to work together for this project. Successful applicants will be able to provide evidence of past collaborative projects made as an artist duo, or have a clear plan and motivation for working together on this residency. Artists whose practice touches on themes that seem relevant to the house, ranging from materiality, layered histories, identity, migration, mental health and domestic space are welcome for the residency.

The residency provides free living accommodation and studio space in London for 1 month (30 May – 24 June 2022). The organization also will assist the selected artists to apply for a Mondriaan Funds ‘Artist Project Grant’ for travel costs and a stipend.

Eligibility criteria

●   Both artists need to have Dutch citizenship and be active and embedded in the professional visual arts in the Netherlands.
●   Neither artist should be currently enrolled in any educational institution or programme of study.
●   Dutch artists based in the United Kingdom are not eligible.
●   Both artists must be over the age of 21.
●   At least one of the artists will need to be eligible to apply for the Mondriaan Fund: ‘Artist Project Grant’

Application

●   Project Statement (500 words/1 A4 page attached to portfolio document)
●   Portfolio (20 images + project statement)
●   CVs
●   Mondriaan Fund account
The deadline for application is on 15 February 2022 (midnight).  Please visit their website for the application form and the FAQ section for more information. For any questions throughout the process please contact Mimi Lanfranchi at [email protected] .