Call for residencies
Werkplaats Walter is looking for exciting residency projects for 2027 in the field of jazz, impro and avant-garde music. A residency can take on different shapes and approaches in order to expand or deepen the artistic practice. We are looking for residents open to share their work with the the community of artists, audiences and residents in and around Werkplaats Walter.
Werkplaats Walter offers workspace for Brussels and international artists and musicians in the lively neighborhood of Cureghem, Brussels. A fully equipped music room is surrounded by ateliers and invites artists driven by experiment and improvisation.
What do we offer?
- A space to think, work, rehearse, experiment, research.
- Fully equipped music room with PA, recording studio and basic technical support.
- Coffee/tea/water and a healthy lunch.
- Follow-up and support on ideas, planning and production. Fair practice is an important guide in the budget.
- Werkplaats Walter does not provide accommodation/lodging.
- A try-out or showing/concert is possible, yet not the primary focus of the residency.
What do we expect of our residents?
- An imaginative research that contributes to the field of jazz, impro and avant-garde music and possibly transcends the individual’s artistic practice to add to a larger community of artists, audiences and residents.
- Our residency program is not a ticket for free rehearsal/recording space on call or basic tour preps.
Who can apply?
- Individual professional musicians, collectives and organizations interested in taking on an intensive period of collaboration.
- Residency projects that straddle the boundaries between jazz, impro and avant-garde music are eligible.
How do we select candidates?
- Werkplaats Walter invites a jury consisting of the broader team of Werkplaats Walter, two former residents and two external professionals.
- The jury will closely look into the applications and select residents considering artistic quality, clarity of the proposal and the impact a residency at Werkplaats Walter can have for the resident.
How to apply?
- You can apply for a residency until 25th of April 2026 (23.59 pm). An online application form is available on our website. Focus of the application should be on the content of the residency and the ideas you want to explore in Werkplaats Walter, not on CVs and resumes.
- Carefully read the what/who/how in the call. Make sure to prepare your application in advance so you can copy/paste your answers directly in the online application form.