SOPRA SOTTO 2026 is a one-week international transdisciplinary art residency taking place in the Netherlands. The program focuses on bridging inner and outer worlds through art, creativity, and esoteric traditions, emphasizing process, co-creation, and experimentation over fixed outcomes. It serves as a living laboratory where participants engage in communal living to explore how they relate, live, and create together beyond dominant systems.
What selected participants may receive
Curated accommodations in a serene, forested woodland park.
Full board with clean, organic vegetarian and vegan meals prepared communally.
Access to the historic campus meditation gardens and spiritual library resources.
Intensive professional cross-pollination within a small cohort of 8–10 selected global residents.
Eligibility
Open to international artists, culture shapers, designers, thinkers, activists, and interdisciplinary changemakers.
Open to all backgrounds, nationalities, and ages.
Must be able to travel to the physical campus in the Netherlands.
Fees
Application fee: None
Other costs: €545 to €775 (Standard Cabin/Tent Tier) or €350 (Scholarship Position)
Key dates
Application deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
Residency dates: August 9 – August 16, 2026
Application materials
Personal information and copy of official ID
Professional website and/or Instagram handle
Portfolio and CV
Bio and practice summary (max 1 page)
Letter of intent (max 1 page)
Additional notes
Smoking, alcohol, and recreational drugs are strictly prohibited on campus.
The residency operates on a process-based, participatory, and DIY spirit.
The weekly itinerary is non-hierarchical and co-created directly by the participants.
