The former dairy factory in which KiK is located, provides an opportunity to the artist in residence to work and live at an extraordinary place given its industrial heritage. The studio, the guest accommodations and the comprehensive 'Kaashal' (a large hall in which cheese used to be processed) with its corresponding cellar are great exhibition spaces, all evoke a fierce industrial atmosphere. For the artists this lends a powerful support to push and intensify their work and process.
An open, adventurous mentality characterizes KiK. The same spirit is reflected in choosing candidates for the AIR program.
The industrial space and its environment are require enterprising and independent artists who will value a concentrated stay in a very quiet place. The village of Kolderveen consists all in all, of a single street.
The ultimate duration of the residence, ranging from one to three months, will be agreed upon in consultation between the artist and the foundation. A monthly stipend and a work budget will be paid to the resident, under the condition that the artist lives and works at KiK for the entirety of his or her residency period.
National and international artists working in the disciplines of fine art, design, architecture, photography, multimedia, site specific theatre or performance art, among others, are hereby invited to apply.
The quality of an artist's work is the most important basis for choosing participants. A project proposal must be accompanied by a feasible work plan, relevant and up to date documentation and the application form. Please fill in our online application form and add the requested information.
KiK and the artist(s) in residence take on an added responsibility to show the result of their work period in a presentation. This could be an exhibition or another effective form. The nature of the presentation will be decided upon together with the artistic leader. The artist must also undertake a public activity, such as giving a work shop, a reading or lecture.
