Open call:
KIKK x CCN Residency
2026
This residency is exclusively open to artists working in the field of digital arts, art & science, and art & technology.
Timeline
Residency period: April 27 – May 22, 2026
Application deadline: February 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Belgium time, CET / UTC+1)
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Overview
Since 2017, KIKK collaborates with the CCN / Centre culturel de Namur to run a residency program dedicated to exploring the intersections between arts, sciences, technologies and society.
In 2026 edition, the KIKK x CCN residency will host two artists as part of the residency program:
One international artist
One artist from the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (resident in Wallonia or Brussels)
Image: CCN/Cultural Center Namur © JC Guillaume.
This program is supported by four key partners:
KIKK: coordination and curatorial support
Centre Culturel de Namur: support and residency spaces
Trakk: access to the ProtoLab & MediaLab
Le Pavillon: exhibition space dedicated to digital cultures
The aim of this residency is to foster interdisciplinary research, experimentation, and artistic creation through digital and technological media, providing a framework conducive to exploration, prototyping, and dialogue across disciplines.
Proposed projects should fall within the field of arts, sciences & technologies and may explore (non-exhaustive list):
Generative art and artificial intelligence–based practices
Sound art
Biotechnologies, bioart, and connexion with the living world
Interactive and immersive installations
Light installations
Digital fabrication
Algorithmic, robotic, and kinetic art
XR projects (VR, AR, MR)
Video art and photography incorporating digital techniques
Image: the exhibition spaces of CCN/Cultural Center Namur ©Jean-François Flamey.
Residency Duration
Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 22, 2026
Residency Location
Artists will be accommodated in two independent apartments (studios of 39–47 m²), each capable of hosting up to two people, at CCN / Centre culturel in Namur – former Abattoirs de Bomel.
Funding & Support
As part of the program, artists will receive:
Curatorial guidance and support from the KIKK team
Fully equipped accommodation at CCN (studio 39–47 m²): bathroom, kitchenette, workspace, bedroom, and internet access
A €5,000 grant to support the development of the project, covering transport to & from the residency, production & materials costs, meals, and other incidental expenses.
At Trakk, artists will have autonomous access (subject to availability) to various equipment:
—> ProtoLab: 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC milling machine, vinyl cutter, and other fabrication tools
—> MediaLab: recording studio, binaural microphone, motion capture suit, VR headset, and computers optimized for game engines
Finally, if approved by the KIKK curatorial team, projects may be presented to the public during an edition of the KIKK Festival or at the Pavillon.
Conditions & Commitments
Artists residents agree to:
Develop their artistic research project during the residency period
Participate in a public open studio at the CCN to share their approach and research with the public
Image : Open Studio au CCN/Centre culturel de Namur © Jean-François Flamey
ApplicatioNS
Applications must be submitted via the dedicated online form.
Deadline: February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM (Belgium time, CET / UTC+1)Applications can be submitted in French or English.
Before completing the online form, please prepare the following documents:
An artistic statement (150–250 words)
A description of the project proposal developed during your residency in Namur. This can include working/research processes, themes, visuals and technical sketches,… (PDF - max. 3 pages)
Budget: a detailed table showing how the €5,000 grant will be allocated
Curriculum vitae (PDF - max. 4 pages)
Portfolio: a selection of past projects (PDF - max. 15 pages)
Incomplete or non-compliant applications will be rejected.
Image : Open Studio au CCN/Centre culturel de Namur © Jean-François Flamey
FAQ
Is there an age limit for the residency?
No. There is no age limit. Applicants must be able to communicate in English or French.
Which artistic practices are eligible?
Projects must be in the field of new media arts at the intersection of arts, science, and technology. Music, theatre, dance, and other live art forms are not eligible.
Is the residency open to duos/collectives?
Duos/collectives can apply. The €5,000 grant per project must cover all residency-related expenses, including travel to Namur, production and materials, meals, and other costs. And please note that the residency studio/apartment includes one bedroom with a double bed only.
What project development stages are accepted?
Projects may be:
In development and requiring financial support to be completed;
Existing projects, provided that an additional budget is justified to enhance or extend their scope. In this case, an explanatory note must clarify the impact of the additional funding.
Contact
For any questions regarding the open call, please contact:
Marie de Ganay
Project Manager & Residency Coordinator
marie.dg@kikk.be
With the support of the Digital Arts Cell of Wallonia-Brussels Federation