Translators' House

Since January 1st 2009, the Flemish Literature Fund welcomes literary translators at the new Translators' House in Antwerp. Here you can work on a translation project, use the local city and university libraries and meet other translators, authors, publishers and native speakers.

The Translators' House is located in the heart of the literary city of Antwerp, at walking distance from most cultural places of interest. It consists of two duplex apartments with all amenities, situated in 't Elzenveld. Secluded from the lively city centre, 't Elzenveld forms a unique oasis of peace and quiet in a green and historic setting.

 

Have a first glance in our photo gallery.  


The apartments are available all year round. Your stay will be free of charge and you will be eligible for a fixed living allowance of 1.000 euro per month (pro rata). The length of your stay can vary from two weeks to two months.

 

The Translators' House is a member of the RECIT network of European literary translation centres. You can find more information on the Réseau Européen des Centres Internationaux de Traducteurs littéraires on their website.

Translators' House AntwerpRequirements

  • You are a translator of Dutch-language literature. 
  • You have a written agreement with a publisher for a translation project. 

Application

The application can be submitted all year round but at least six weeks

before your preferred period of stay.

 

The applications for 2012 are pouring in. At this moment, rooms are still available for the last two weeks of May, the first two weeks of June and the months October and December.

 

Contact

translatorshouse@flemishliterature.be

 

 

The Ministry of Culture of the Flemish Community will yearly donate the amount of 45.000 euro to the FLF to run the Translators' House. Antwerpen Boekenstad adds another 5.000 euro.

 


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