Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) collaborates with Make Eindhoven  (The Netherlands) on an open call to select a professional artist, designer, or architect holding Spanish nationality to undertake a 12-week residency focused on material research, experimentation, and technical innovation.

Make Eindhoven is a makerspace and knowledge centre offering continuous access to specialized workshops in metal casting, kiln-formed glass, graphic techniques, and CAD/CAM technology. The program provides a transdisciplinary workspace with technical advice to develop projects centered on hands-on research, cross-disciplinary techniques, and learning through making.

Residency Provisions & Funding:

Accommodation & Mobility: Accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen near Make Eindhoven, along with a bicycle provided for the entire duration of the stay.

Workspace & Access: 24/7 access to Make Eindhoven’s workshops, technical facilities, and equipment.

Materials Budget: Up to €1,000 for the use of technical equipment and materials at Make Eindhoven.

Travel & Subsistence Grant: Financial support of €2,500 (plus VAT, where applicable) provided by AC/E to cover travel, subsistence, and production expenses.

Application Requirements:

Open to professional artists, designers, and architects holding Spanish nationality working across any discipline. Prior experience with Make Eindhoven's techniques is not required.

Applicants must submit the application form, a project description (maximum 1 A4 page), CV (maximum 2 A4 pages), and portfolio (maximum 10 pages/images) in digital PDF format (up to 5 MB).

Practical Information:

Application Deadline: December 14, 2026.

Residency Dates: March 1 to May 28, 2027 (12 weeks).

Applications: https://www.makeeindhoven.nl/news/open-call-residency-for-spanish-artists/