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1
JOURNEY
3
RESIDENTS
30
DAYS
Why apply to the East-West Residency?
Unlock your creativity.
Travel to the Villa Empain – one of the most prestigious cultural centers in Europe – and work on your creative projects.
Make connections.
Meet cultural leaders, mentors, and other artists and forge new collaborations and lasting friendships.
Explore the art around you.
Delve into the breathtaking atmosphere of Brussels that inspires creativity and innovation.
Where You Will Stay
Located in the heart of Brussels, Villa Empain is a breathtaking cultural center and artistic residency with something for every artist: from a vast library and spacious studio to an open-air pool and cutting-edge exhibition spaces.
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Artists About the Residency
When staying at the Villa, you have ample time to work and go on long walks that filled me with energy and interesting ideas.
Khoren Matevosyan
Visual Artist
The experience at the Villa Empain provided a unique space for introspection and self-discovery.
Ani
Asatryan
Writer
The Residency gave me an opportunity to focus on the creative process for a long time. Meeting artists from different countries was also immensely valuable.
Artavazd Yeghiazaryan
Screenwriter
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