We are excited to kick off the first artist residency with W139 this year, featuring 2025 Prince Claus Fund Seed Awardee Martina Manterola and Carmen Serra together with their collective Amasijo. The residency will take place within the upcoming exhibition "flour, water, soil", running from 24 April until 13 July.
As part of the Exchanges Programme, W139 will host three residencies within its 2025–2028 framework “Solidarity as a Culture,” approaching solidarity as a practice rooted in reciprocity, respect, and collective responsibility in artistic work. Each residency is linked to a 2026 exhibition and tailored to the participating artist’s context, with W139 supporting their integration into Amsterdam’s cultural landscape through connections to peers, organisations, communities, and relevant opportunities, alongside regular practical and creative guidance.
Artists are hosted on-site with 24/7 access to a studio and basic accommodation, and are invited into the organisation’s daily life while maintaining autonomy; each residency culminates in a public moment with a flexible format, ranging from experimental try-outs to exhibition contributions or external presentations.
