Do you make work that could come alive in dialogue with another musician? We’re looking for makers based in the Netherlands to propose a new project to be created — and performed — in collaboration with a Modelo62 musician.
Choose your collaborator:
Keys · Clarinets · Percussion · Double Bass · Violin
What we offer:
We believe in real collaboration. If selected, you will receive:
— a commission fee of €4,850
— access to the M62 studio
— multiple working sessions with one of our musicians
— a premiere at the Sound or Not Festival in December 2026
— professional documentation of the performance
— artistic feedback throughout the process
You can apply if you are:
— a maker based in the Netherlands
— not currently enrolled as a student
— all artistic practices and languages are welcome
— there is no age limit
We give priority to new collaborations and to makers who have not received a commission fee in the recent past. We especially encourage proposals where makers perform alongside the M62 musician.
How to apply:
Send us a one-page proposal including:
— the intended duration of the piece
— a short note on why this work fits within the broader vision of Modelo62
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Application Link
Proposals are reviewed by our evaluation committee: Reinier van Houdt, Lise Morrison, Elliot Simpson, and Chloë Abbott.
Questions? Check our [FAQ] or reach out at info@modelo62.com, or join our online info session on the 20 of May at 11:30 – 12:30. Zoom Link ( Meeting ID: 993 8904 8537 – Passcode: 811123)
Can’t you make it? Don’t worry! The session will be recorded and made available on our YouTube and website.
FAQ
Can I expect feedback on my proposal?
We will do our best, but unfortunately we cannot commit to individual feedback on every application.
When will I hear back?
We aim to communicate results by 30 June 2026.
What do I need to submit?
Via the online form, you can submit:
— Links to your work and website.
— A brief bio.
— A short project proposal (max. 500 words).
— Your motivation for working with Modelo62
What is the working period if I’m selected?
July – November 2026, with a premiere in December 2026. Individual working sessions will be scheduled in coordination with both the musician’s and maker’s availability.
When will the commissioned projects be performed?
At the Sound or Not Festival in Den Haag, 3 – 6 December 2026.
Why can students not apply?
Unfortunately the grant funding these commissions requires recipients to be professional composers. Students have other routes to collaborate with ensembles, while this call is specifically meant to support makers who struggle to find opportunities even long after graduation, as well as those who did not have the opportunity to study at a conservatory or tertiary institution at all.
We are a collective—can we apply?
Unfortunately this open call is meant specifically for individual makers to work alongside an individual musician from Modelo62.
I am an artist from a different discipline or background than music, can I apply?
Yes! This call is open to all art forms and backgrounds—self-taught, emerging, and established all welcome. You will be collaborating directly with a musician from Modelo62, so please keep this in mind when considering your application.
I will be graduating at the end of this school year, can I apply?
Yes, if you are not enrolled anywhere as a student by 15 July, you can apply. Please note that if your graduation falls close to this date, you should ensure your enrolment has officially ended before applying.
How many submissions will be successful?
We will be assigning two commissions in total in this round.
We can’t wait to hear (and read) what you’re imagining!