How do we experience and understand the landscapes, histories, and communities that shape our surroundings? Reading the Region invites you to explore the Meuse-Rhine Euregion through the lens of artistic research. This residency program brings artists and researchers to Heerlen and Aachen, where they engage with local contexts, uncover hidden stories, and develop new perspectives on the region.


Reading the Region is a research-driven residency program that explores the cultural, ecological, and artistic landscapes of the Meuse-Rhine Euregion. Hosted by Greylight Projects (Heerlen) and Ludwig Forum Aachen, the program invites artists and researchers for two three-month residencies to engage deeply with local contexts, histories, and environments.


Through fieldwork, conversations, and artistic interventions, the residents develop new perspectives on the region, fostering connections between contemporary art, ecology, and community engagement. The program culminates in public talks and open studios, offering insights into the research processes and creative responses developed during the residencies.


By positioning artistic research as a way of "reading" the region, the program highlights the interconnectedness of people, places, and ideas, emphasizing the value of cross-border collaborations in shaping new narratives for the Euregio.


Different organisations in the Euregion contribute collaborative to this program. You can see the full program here below.

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