Updates

Glazenhuis (Lommel, Belgium) looks ambitiously to the future. Major expansion plans for the museum and glass studio are ready to be implemented, starting at the end of 2023.

This upcoming international hot glass residency program gives skilled, all-round glassblowers the opportunity to come and work in the glass studio for 10 weeks.

Application deadline is April 12, 2023.

The residency

GlazenHuis is looking for enthusiastic, talented glassblowers with experience. Your residency will include the following activities: 

• Research and development of your artistic practice
• The production of a limited series of saleable glass objects for the recently opened museum gallery
• The creation of 1 artwork that will be included in the city’s renowned glass art collection
• Your responsibilities will include the maintenance of the studio. You’ll work with our team of staff, freelancers and volunteers for a period of 10 weeks. 

Periods

• Period 1: May 15 – July 30, 2023
• Period 2: July 31 – October 8, 2023

Options

Offer 1: Solo residency (1 glassblower) 

• Access to hot and cold glass studio (+/-4 days hot glass studio per week)
• Free lodging accommodations on site (apartment for 2 people)
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses (1 person)
• Transfer of 3000 euros for daily expenses after receipt of invoice
• Professional photos, which you are free to use, will be taken during your residency

Offer 2: Duo residency (2 glassblowers or glassblower with assistant) 

• Access to hot and cold glass studio (+/-4 days hot glass studio per week)
• Free lodging accommodations on site (2 bedroom apartment)
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses (2 persons)
• Transfer of 4500 euros for daily expenses after receipt of invoice
• Professional photos, which you are free to use, will be taken during your residency

Application

Your application must include:  

• Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• A short bio and current curriculum vitae with complete contact information (max. 2 pages)
• Photos and descriptions of your technical skills and artistic talents (max. 10 pages) 
• References and 2 letters of recommendation
• Your choice of residency offer and period of preference

! Only applications sent as 1 PDF file are accepted. (Need help? Use this tool)

Application deadline: April 12, 2023. 
Announcement of the selected artists in residence: April 19, 2023.

Contact

Jasmien Vanhoof – jasmien.vanhoof@glazenhuis.be  

More information

• See the past residencies and their photos
• See the museum gallery with residency artworks
• See the lodging facilities and glass studio below