residency costs

The costs of a working period at EKWC consist of fixed and variable cost items. The use of a studio and a bedroom, for example, is fixed for twelve weeks; while costs for materials, digital mold-making and kiln-firing depend entirely upon the type of work being made.

BASIC COSTS

The basic costs for a twelve-week working period (including living and working space, technical instructions, and service costs) are € 23,778 including 21% VAT.

Residents can qualify for an EKWC grant up to € 19,131.60 including 21% VAT — and can indicate on their application form whether they want to make use of this grant.

When making use of this grant, the remaining basic costs equal €4646.40 (including 21% VAT).

VARIABLE COSTS

In addition to the basic costs, we request an advance payment of €2000 from each resident for variable costs such as materials, 3D printing and milling, firing costs and for other services such as transport.

Please remember that these variable costs depend upon the size and character of the work being made. On average, the variable costs are approximately €2000 for a twelve-week working period — but this is only an estimate. The actual variable costs are calculated by our staff following each resident’s stay. Variable costs are first deducted from each resident’s advance payment. If a resident’s variable costs exceed this advance payment, they will then receive an additional invoice from the EKWC for the remaining amount. If the resident’s variable costs are lower than this advance payment, the EKWC will refund the remainder to the resident.

BASIC + VARIABLE COSTS, AND FUNDING

When added together, these basic costs, plus the advance payment of €2000 for variable costs, equal €6646.40 (including 21% VAT). This is the amount (plus any additional variable costs incurred beyond the advance payment) that residents will pay for a twelve-week residency. To cover these costs, applicants/residents are welcomed to apply for funding from their countries of origin or residence.

PRICES

The following tables provide an indication of current prices for the most commonly used materials. Please note that prices are subject to change, and that VAT (21%) is not included in these figures