In 2026, Maastricht University will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the Hustinx Foundation, established to promote the arts and sciences in Maastricht, will celebrate its 65th. That's why we're joining forces and offering two artists a unique opportunity to spend a month in residency at the university. We're looking for artists who are curious and eager to be inspired by the university's wide range of research. Whether you're interested in gravitational waves, macroeconomics, European culture, human rights, the workings of the brain, biochemistry, or one of UM's many other research areas, we're curious to see how you, as an artist, will incorporate this knowledge. Will you translate it into images, experiences, or perhaps even writing? All proposals are welcome; only two proposals that pique our curiosity and that we can match with a researcher will be selected for a residency and a presentation during the PAS Festival in September 2026.
Application deadline: February 1, 2026
Residency period: 10 working days between April and August 2026 (in consultation)
Location: Maastricht University
Artists from all disciplines, including musicians, theatre makers, visual artists, and writers, are invited to participate in a ten-week research residency at Maastricht University. The residency offers an environment where artistic and academic research intersect, fostering new forms of knowledge, imagination, and reflection.
During the residency, the artist has the opportunity to work within the university community, connect with researchers, students, and lecturers, and create new work inspired by a field within UM. The result may be a performance, intervention, presentation, installation, or other experimental format—appropriate to the nature of the research.
Professional artists interested in interdisciplinary research and dialogue with academics within a university. Experience with research-oriented work is a plus, but not required. To be eligible for this residency, you must live in Limburg or have demonstrable ties to Limburg.
A committee consisting of representatives from Maastricht University and the Hustinx Foundation will assess the submissions based on:
Please send your proposal in PDF format to Pas-sg@maastrichtuniversity.nl with the subject Artist in Residence 2026.
Deadline: February 1, 2026.
Candidates will receive notification no later than March 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Strating, curator of visual arts at UM; Barbara.Strating@maastrichtuniversity.nl
The Hustinx Foundation was founded in 1961 to promote the arts and sciences in Maastricht. The foundation awards various prizes annually and provides financial support to innovative initiatives.
The Maastricht University (UM) was founded in 1975. Maastricht University (UM) is located in the heart of Europe and is the most European university in the Netherlands. UM's education and research are dynamic, interdisciplinary, and strongly engaged with society.
The Art and Heritage Committee is responsible for managing the art and heritage collections of Maastricht University. It commissions artists from the region, develops various educational projects, and curates exhibitions.
Studium Generale is the UM's platform for science, culture, and society. It programs approximately 80 in-depth programs annually and organizes the biennial PAS Festival.
