Sickhouse is re-opening in early 2026! :) After two years of nomadic programming, the question of physical space took a new meaning for the team, the artists and the community around Sickhouse. In a rapidly changing city like Enschede, with initiatives like 

, we realize that space is much more than a building, it’s political, social and cultural. Who has space? Who needs more space? What is a safe space? How do we relate to both physical and online spaces? And what does space mean?

This call is to invite an artist to reflect on and engage with these themes. We want to encourage the community to dream together about what space means to them, what they have, what they need, and what they can share.




We are looking for an artist whose playful practice involves community to critically engage with social challenges. From video games to role play, from rule setting to world building, from online channels to hybrid performances, we are looking for an artist able to collaborate with a local community in a reflection about space. The process, the collective sessions, the engagement of the people involved will be central to the project. You should be comfortable working with diverse communities and institutions and open to collaborating with others.

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: December 7, 2025 11:00 PM CET (UTC/GMT +1)

Open Call- Residency (January to March 2026)

We are over the moon because we did it!  We reached 

 and the love, messages, and enthusiasm we’ve received over the past weeks have been incredible. Thanks to our amazing, lovely and generous community (320 amazing supporters) we reached our crowdfunding goal of €30.000! 

And now we can finally continue with the transformation of our new location into a true home for 

 left until the end of the campaign. Which means there’s still time for anyone who wants to join this adventure, or grab one of our special rewards. Every extra euro helps us go beyond the basics and make the new Sickhouse even better.

Can we go over 100%? Let's see how far we can get! 

Thank you to all our supporters, from the bottom of our playful hearts: you make Sickhouse possible.

We made it! We reached 100%

You’ve probably heard the fantastic news that we raised €38,338 to continue the renovation of our new location. Of course, we’re 

 with the results (almost literally), but of course, this is only one part of the muscle needed to make the new Sickhouse come alive.

Now that we’re back in the building, the real fun begins: we are tearing down old walls, removing insulation, reshaping rooms, and slowly giving form to the playful home we’ve been dreaming of.

We’re on-site every 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00

, kicking some dust and making some magic.
If you’re nearby, feel free to stop by, you might spot us on sanding, painting, or joyfully power-drilling. And if you...

 and get updates on what we’re working on each week.

New build coming up!

Want to join the construction crew?