The Jan van Eyck Academie welcomes some 36-42 participants from all over the world annually. Next to visual artists, the academy is open to designers – ranging from graphic design, fashion, food to social design – architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers and makers. Each year, their call for applications is open for two months starting in December and candidates can apply for a 11-month residency. The selection committee chooses new participants on the basis of the submitted project plans, their motivation and documentation. The selected artists have in common an inquisitive, open and engaged attitude, their work testifies to an art practice that is investigative and committed. The Jan van Eyck Academie offers its participants the tools to further develop, materialise and disseminate their research. They are encouraged to explore their ideas in a critical and reciprocal relationship with each other and the world – and in this way, make a contribution to the development of the arts and their significance to society.