MORPHO is looking for an artistic director

After five years of intensive collaboration, MORPHO and artistic director Caroline Dumalin will part ways this summer. With the start of a new policy period, MORPHO is entering a new chapter.

We are looking for an artistic director who will (preferably from 1 July onwards) work together with the general director to develop the new 2028–2032 policy plan, as well as MORPHO’s artistic, strategic, and operational direction. The artistic director combines vision with decisiveness and brings together policy, partnerships, and the day-to-day functioning of MORPHO into an inspiring whole.

About MORPHO

MORPHO supports artists in their artistic development, both locally and internationally. We give time and space to artists by setting up paid residency exchanges and renting out workspaces below market value. We advocate for the place of artists in the city at the level of studio policy and give visibility to their presence. Currently, we provide studios to more than 200 artists, designers and makers in 15 locations in Antwerp and offer residencies to some 20 artists from Belgium and abroad every year. In this way, we strive to foster a lively and solid ground for artistic work.

Job description
Strategy and policy

• Together with the general director, you help shape MORPHO’s vision and mission.
• You develop the artistic direction and the operation of our residency and studio programmes.
• You develop residency programmes (incoming and outgoing) and explore new spatial opportunities.
• Together with the general director, you write and manage funding applications, evaluate ongoing projects, and explore new funding opportunities.
• You build strong partnerships with local, national, and international organisations.
• You seek meaningful connections with the local cultural and social context.
• You help represent MORPHO across various platforms and contribute to our visibility and reputation.
• Together with your team, you create a caring and open working environment.

Daily operations

• You coordinate the residency programme and the artistic guidance of artists.
• You are the beating heart of the residency house and foster a policy of hospitality and warmth.
• You organise open calls and coordinate the selection process.
• You participate in advisory committees and juries.
• You are responsible for communication around the programme, from website and newsletters to publications and lectures.
• You maintain strong relationships with partners, local stakeholders, and public authorities.
• You oversee the critical reflection and archiving of the artistic programme.

Profile

• You are a strong communicator with a talent for collaboration and leadership.
• You have experience in team coordination and administrative organisation.
• You think strategically and are solution-oriented.
• You combine artistic ambition and vision with practical and organisational realism.
• You are able to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with partners and funding bodies.
• You have experience with or affinity for the contemporary art world, preferably including residency programmes.
• You are familiar with the cultural landscape in Flanders and beyond.
• You are proficient with digital tools and speak and write fluent Dutch and English. Knowledge of French or other languages is a plus.
• You share our core values: care, diversity, sustainability, and collaboration.
• You are flexible and willing to occasionally work evenings or weekends.

What we offer
A meaningful role within a small-scale yet ambitious organisation, where there is room for vision, initiative, and growth. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference for artists, partners, and the wider community.

• Full-time contract with remuneration according to Joint Committee CAO 329.01, salary scale L1.
• Meal vouchers, remote work allowance, reimbursement of commuting expenses or bicycle allowance.
• Start date: from 1 July 2026 onwards.
• Workplace: Ploegstraat 27, 2018 Antwerp, just a few minutes from Antwerp Central Station.
• A core organisation based in Antwerp, with a strong local and international network, and a small, dedicated team.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home one day per week.

How to apply?

• Send your CV and motivation letter to bestuur@morphoantwerp.be with the subject line 'Vacancy Artistic Director'.
• Deadline for applications: 1 June 2026.
• Communication regarding the selection process: 8 June 2026.
• First interview: 11 June 2026.
• A possible second interview will be scheduled in mutual consultation.

Would you like to help shape the future of MORPHO and support artists in flourishing? Apply now and bring your vision into dialogue with ours.

For MORPHO, diversity in terms of gender, ethnic background, and age is important. Candidates with profiles that are underrepresented in the sector are especially encouraged to apply.