The FUTURES
Residency Program
The FUTURES Residency Program provides emerging artists with time, space, and resources to develop new work, emphasizing artistic process and research, while offering opportunities to push the boundaries of their practice and engage with contemporary themes.
residency theme
how it works
program
At the beginning of 2025, FUTURES introduced a Research Residency Program across three locations: the FUTURES Hub in Amsterdam, the Capa Center in Budapest, and the ISSP Gallery in Riga. Selected from a pool of nominated FUTURES artists, participants are chosen by a diverse panel of experts. Open to all artists nominated in previous years, the program aims to foster production, exchange, and meaningful artistic growth. Applicants are evaluated based on their artistic practice and the quality and relevance of a residency project developed specifically for their time with FUTURES.
- Professional Mentorship: Residents receive tailored mentorship from experts relevant to their project, offering guidance and support throughout the residency.
- Public Engagement and International Exposure: Each residency concludes with a public event, and the artist's work is promoted through communication channels of FUTURES.
- Fair and Inclusive Working Environment: The residency ensures fair pay, safe working conditions, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Access to the FUTURES local network and introduction to Amsterdam art and contemporary culture scene.
from the residents
- Residents are encouraged to maintain a Visual Diary, posting weekly updates about their creative process on FUTURES’ social platforms. This offers an inside look at the artist’s journey.
- A Video Portrait is created during the residency, offering a personal insight into the artist and their practice. This video is shared through FUTURES’ platforms, extending its reach.
- A public-facing event, such as an open studio, workshop, exhibition or artist talk, is an essential component. This event offers residents a chance to share their work and process with the local community. This will also be live-streamed, allowing international audiences to engage with the residency's work.
- Interview with a local writer about the artist's creative process during their residency. This written interview will be featured on the FUTURES website, offering further insight into their work and artistic journey.
residency locations


Futures Hub, Amsterdam: In 2023, FUTURES launched its first residency program at the FUTURES Hub, a vibrant space in Amsterdam that serves as the platform’s global headquarters and flexible exhibition venue. Situated on a former industrial site, the Hub offers a fully equipped live-work environment, including an atelier, furnished apartment, and event space. It welcomes artists from diverse regions and cultural backgrounds for both short- and long-term stays.


ISSP, Riga: The resident will be housed at the ISSP Riga Residency apartment in the city centre, shared with other two artists. The accommodation offers comfortable conditions for living and working - a separate bedroom with a working space, spacious shared living room and a fully equipped kitchen. The resident will have access to ISSP office facilities including use of printer, scanner, ISSP photography library and studio lights.


Capa Center, Budapest: The Capa Center residency program offers all entering participants a fully furnished private room within a communal apartment located on the Art Quarter Budapest premises, a studio space catering to the project’s requirements within its 400 m2 shared studio in the coolest postindustrial area of Budapest. Capa Center provides varied services to integrate the residents into the local art scene and contribute in establishing professional connections that best support their work and career. In addition, the residency will offer the possibility to organise a presentation at the Capa Centre in downtown Budapest, and use the Capa Centre's office facilities, including the printer and scanner.
Residency Archive
