MusVerre Artist Residency 2026

MusVerre is inviting glass artists and collectives (up to three members) to apply for a 60-day residency at its celebrated museum and workshop in Sars-Poteries, northern France. The 2026 programme is especially significant — the museum is marking 50 years of its glass workshop, 40 years since the archaeological discovery of local potteries, and a decade of its contemporary museum architecture.

The residency runs from 1 September to 5 December 2026, and is centred on the theme 'Interior / Exterior' — an invitation to engage with the MusVerre site, its architecture, surrounding landscapes, collections, and the material qualities of glass itself. Artists may pursue creative, experimental, or research-driven projects using the museum's fully equipped glass workshop, which includes hot and cold working, sandblasting, assembling, and plastering facilities.

Residents will be supported throughout by the MusVerre workshop team and external jury experts. At least one participant in any collective must have expertise in a glass-related discipline. Projects conclude with a public exhibition at MusVerre's temporary exhibition space, L'Echappée, from February to May 2027, with a potential showing at Pavillon Fourmarier in Chaudfontaine, Belgium, during the Five Seasons Festival from June to September 2027.

What's provided:

• Up to 60 days residency
• Accommodation (individual rooms, shared living spaces, kitchen, recreation area, and garden)
• Project materials funded up to €2,400 (incl. VAT)
• Per diem of €45/day
• Travel covered up to €900 per round trip
• Technical support and mentorship
• Dual exhibition opportunity

To apply, submit the following in compressed PDF format (max 4 MB total) to musverre@lenord.fr with the subject line: *Application [Artist's Name] – 2026 residency open call - MusVerre*

• Biography and CV (max 2 pages)
• Portfolio (max 10 pages)
• Statement of intent (max 3 pages), covering motivation, research interests, proposed methodology, and relationship to the 'Interior / Exterior' theme

Documents may be submitted in English or French. Applications are welcomed from professional artists worldwide with public engagement or exhibition experience.

Key dates:

• Deadline: 15 April 2026
• Jury selection: May 2026
• Residency: 1 September – 5 December 2026
• Exhibition at MusVerre: February – 23 May 2027
• Exhibition in Belgium (TBC): June – September 2027