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Why apply to the
East-West Residency?

Unlock your creativity
Travel to the Villa Empain – one of the most creative destinations in Europe – and work on your creative projects.

Make connections
Meet cultural leaders, mentors, and other artists and forge new collaborations and lasting friendships.

Surround yourself with art
Delve into the unique and breathtaking atmosphere of the Villa Empain that inspires creativity and innovation.
Meet our alumni
- Rima Pipoyan -
Contemporary dancer and choreographer
“Here, time flies too fast; too much to see and experience. Having an East-West Residency at the Villa Empain is a true gift for an artist."
2021 East-West Resident


- Tigran Amiryan -
Writer, curator, and literature professor
“Villa Empain is where the rhythm of contemporary art and cultural heritage intersect. The very atmosphere of the place gives an inexhaustible amount of creative energy."
2021 East-West Resident

- Ruben Malayan -
Visual artist, art director, and calligrapher
2019 East-West Resident

- Vigen Galstyan -
Art historian, visual artist, and curator
2019 East-West Resident
