ARD: Artist’s Residence Dalen

ARD is an exclusive Artist-in-Residence space in the rural town of Dalen, Drenthe, the Netherlands.

ARD offers a temporary living and work space to artists from the Netherlands or abroad working in various disciplines of contemporary art. The space is especially suitable for artists working on or interested in land art projects in the area, or artists wishing to spend some time in seclusion to focus on a special project. ARD is founded in 2010 by collectors and art admirers with family ties to the local community.

The artist’s residence is located in a small shoemakers workshop from 1860, in the center of the village and within walking distance of the rural landscape of Drenthe. It can easily be reached by car or train (app. 2 hours from Amsterdam, 5 min. from train station). The house has a work space of appl. 20m2, a living room with build-in kitchen and working table designed by Arno Kortschot, a bedroom and recently installed bathroom and central heating. Behind the house is a big garden and a small shed that could be used as work space or storage in consultation with the owners. ARD has an internet connection. There is free parking on the street.

ARD offers the residence to selected artists only, in return for a payment by the artist of Euro 450,- per month, and the contribution of a work of choice to the ARD collection (eg a photograph, drawing, design or site specific work made during the stay). The duration of the stay is flexible and depending on the proposed project but preferably between 2 to 3 months.

The artist should be able to work independently but ARD can refer the artist to cultural and social networks in the area where needed. The working period could result in an open studio presentation or small exhibition in consultation with ARD.

ARD will be part of a new to be developed international center for land art in Drenthe, which is to be located in the front spaces of the house. The Land Art Center is being developed in cooperationi with Gemeente Coevorden and Provincie Drenthe.

Applications with a description of the proposed project, motivation, resume and images of earlier works by email only to info@artistresidencedalen.nl.

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In de tussenliggende perioden is het huisje ook beschikbaar voor verhuur als vakantieverblijf voor kunstliefhebbers, kunstenaars en kunstprofessionals. Huurprijs is 400,- per week / 250,- per weekend (vr,za,zo), voor 2 personen (excl schoonmaakkosten). In de aankomende zomermaanden zijn nog enkele weken/weekenden beschikbaar. Voor meer informatie en boekingen: info@artistresidencedalen.nl.