---
title: "Residencies 2027 – Call for Applications (Belgian artists or artists residing in Belgium)"
organization: "WIELS"
category: residency
deadline: 2026-05-31
valid_through: 2026-05-31
countries: ["BE"]
location: "Brussels, Belgium"
entry_fee: "Free"
eligibility: "Belgian artists, or artists living and working in Belgium, with at least three years of contribution to the Belgian contemporary art scene."
source_url: "https://wiels.org/en/blog/open-call-residency-2026"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/residencies-2027-call-for-applications-belgian-artists-or-artists-residi-7003ff7c"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-04-27T05:56:12.268095
---
# Residencies 2027 – Call for Applications (Belgian artists or artists residing in Belgium)

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: WIELS
**Category**: residency
**Deadline**: 2026-05-31
**Location**: Brussels, Belgium
**Country code(s)**: BE
**Entry fee**: Free
**Eligibility**: Belgian artists, or artists living and working in Belgium, with at least three years of contribution to the Belgian contemporary art scene.

## Description

WIELS is accepting applications for its 2027 international residency program, specifically for artists based in Belgium. These six-month residencies provide dedicated time for reflection and a studio space for artistic research and practice. The program aims to support artists in developing their work within an international environment, offering curatorial support and visibility within the Belgian art scene. Residencies will take place either from January to June or from July to December 2027. Applicants must have at least three years of contribution to the Belgian contemporary art scene. The application requires personal information, an artistic approach description (max. 250 words), a statement of intent (max. 250 words), professional references, and a portfolio of up to 10 images or videos with descriptions and an artist resume. The application deadline is May 31, 2026.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://wiels.org/en/blog/open-call-residency-2026
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/residencies-2027-call-for-applications-belgian-artists-or-artists-residi-7003ff7c