The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam gives artists from all countries a private studio for up to two years, a stipend of 19,800 euros a year (2026 figure) and a working budget of 2,500 euros a year. There is no age limit and no formal art degree is required. The open call for the 2028 residency opens on 1 January 2027. Applicants from DAC-list countries, including Tunisia, pay no application fee.
Who can apply
Nationality
The residency is open to artists from all countries, so Tunisian artists can apply. Applicants from DAC-list countries do not pay the 60-euro fee, and the Rijksakademie's FAQ names Tunisia.
Profile
No age limit and no formal art degree required; two to three years of independent practice after studies is recommended. Artists from listed Dutch post-academic residencies cannot apply.
Funding and what it does not cover
Residents receive a stipend of 19,800 euros a year in monthly instalments (2026 figure), a private studio, a working budget of 2,500 euros a year and access to affordable housing. The amounts for 2028 are not published yet.
Covered
Stipend of 19,800 euros a year, paid monthly (2026 figure)
Private studio with internet, heating and electricity
Working budget of 2,500 euros a year
Access to modest, affordable housing in Amsterdam
You pay
Rent for the housing, which is affordable but not free
