Worldwide network of residential arts centres and programmes which provide artists with facilities and conditions conducive to creative work. They provide a forum to support and represent the interests of residential arts centres and programmes internationally, and seek to foster residential arts centres and programmes that show a genuine will to sustain or improve the quality of artistic endeavours in any culture.

The European Ceramics Work Centre (EKWC) is an international work space which aims to develop exploration into ceramics by artists in many disciplines by providing a work place that stimulates a continuous exchange of action and reflection. The Centre is not focused on production or exhibition.

Glass Island organise three-month apprenticeships in Siena (in an English-speaking studio) for fused and stained glass artists, starting each January, April, July and October.

Ateljé Stundars provides artists with a studio and a guest apartment for two to six months. The residency is free; the artist only pays for travel and living costs. A small grant for the material costs is included. The guest artists are chosen by a board twice a year on the basis of applications. Artists asked to leave one piece of work after the residency as a gift. Deadline 31st May: for January to December the next calendar year.

The Award is open to Commonwealth resident artists and craftspeople aged between 22 and 35 who show promise and initiative in their own country but who have had little opportunity of working in another country. Ten awards of £6000 are made to cover airfares, fees, living expenses and the cost of mounting an exhibition. The Awards are not intended for photography or graphic design, nor for study leading to a degree, but are open to any other discipline. You can travel to any other Commonwealth country expect between Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Awards are in even numbered years. Check website for updated application information.

The residence program of the city of Kristiansand is now open for applications. This is an offer to professional artists, preferably fine artist and craft artists. They offer a 3 months residency in a rent-free accommodation and additional studio. The artist must cover all other expenses such as living costs, travel, materials, insurance and transport. Priority is given to: applicants who are part of international networks, larger projects or programmes. Participation in projects linked to artists, groups and/or institutions in Kristiansand. Applicants who are planning to take part in the art environment in the city with exhibitions or professional arrangements.

Research centre for the development of the ceramic arts invites international ceramic artists for residencies of between one and six months. Access to a variety of kilns, studio facilities and on-site accommodation. Artists must pay all travel, accommodation, materials, firing and subsistence costs.