Wanted
Open Call: Studio Pilar
Is your student room too small for your creative projects?
Are you looking for a place where you can create together and inspire one another?
Then this open call might be for you.
Pilar opens its studio as a temporary workspace for creative VUB students. This open call is deliberately not aimed at art students, but at VUB students from all disciplines who do not have the space at home or in their student room to work creatively.
The studio is a place to experiment, develop ideas and make, free from academic expectations or pressure to deliver results.
Who is this for?
Are you looking for a place where you can create together and inspire one another?
Then this open call might be for you.
Pilar opens its studio as a temporary workspace for creative VUB students. This open call is deliberately not aimed at art students, but at VUB students from all disciplines who do not have the space at home or in their student room to work creatively.
The studio is a place to experiment, develop ideas and make, free from academic expectations or pressure to deliver results.
Who is this for?
This open call is open to VUB students (bachelor’s, master’s or PhD) who:
- want to explore or develop their creative practice (regardless of experience), or
- want to start a creative project but do not have the space to do so at home.
Your background or field of study does not matter — motivation and curiosity do.
What can you do here?
Almost anything is possible, as long as it does not involve amplified sound. This can include:
What can you do here?
Almost anything is possible, as long as it does not involve amplified sound. This can include:
- drawing, painting, illustration, graphic work
- writing
- scenography and installation
- photo and video art, editing
- sewing, crocheting and knitting
- mixing music (without amplified sound)
- podcasts
- acoustic music
Not sure whether your idea fits? We especially encourage you to apply.
What is not possible?
- Making or rehearsing music with amplified sound is not allowed.
- The studio cannot be used as a workspace for purely academic assignments
(e.g. models or drawings that are part of a degree programme such as architecture). - The studio is intended exclusively for creative projects.
What do we offer?
- A private (8 m²) or shared studio space in the heart of the VUB campus for three months
(March–May 2026) with basic facilities: toilet, small kitchenette (fridge and sink) and storage spac – heating and wifi available! - Access on weekdays from 10.00 to 23.00 - access during the weekend to be seen.
- Coffee and tea
This project is an experiment. There is no expectation of a presentation, showing or finished work. We will check in occasionally to see how things are going and whether there are any questions or needs.
How to apply?
Your application should consist of one PDF including:
- a short introduction and motivation explaining why you would like to take part and how you plan to use the studio.
- your availability during the week (Monday–Friday).
- which type of space you would like to use (shared or private).
- Practical details: name, date of birth, VUB email address and student number.
Deadline: 19 February 2026 (midnight)
Send to: zoe.van.der.pas@vub.be
Send to: zoe.van.der.pas@vub.be
Written by Eline Vancraeyveldt
23 January 2026
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