Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency 2026
Organizer: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
Eligibility: Open to international artists, researchers, and practitioners in the field of contemporary performance
Application Deadline: June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM (GMT+8)
Apply Now: https://www.esplanade.com/get-involved/artist-development-platforms/contemporary-performing-arts-research-residency
ABOUT
The Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency returns for its third edition, welcoming artistic research proposals that interrogate the theme “This Time.” This program invites inquiries that confront contemporary conditions—both conceptually and methodologically—through the lens of performance.
The theme This Time explores:
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Living and acting in the present moment
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The urgency and repetition of “trying again”
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The tension between impermanence and historical weight
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“Doing” as a gesture of reorientation or repair
Hosted in Singapore between April and June 2026, the residency provides a reflective platform for artists and researchers to engage performance as a method of deep investigation.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
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Artists, researchers, and practitioners working across contemporary performing arts
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Applicants exploring performance as research or practice-led inquiry
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Proposals may address personal, social, or political issues through performativity
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Open to international applicants from all disciplines
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There is no application or participation fee
Applicants must complete all submission requirements via the online form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please indicate any access needs in the form.
SUPPORT OFFERED
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Research residency in Singapore (April–June 2026)
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A context to explore, reflect, and develop process-based work
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Curatorial support and engagement from Esplanade’s artist development platforms
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No application or program fees
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline: June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM (GMT+8)
Submit via: Online Application Form – Esplanade
Upload all required documents to Google Drive and share the link within the form
Contact: schloe@esplanade.com
ORGANIZED BY
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is Singapore’s national performing arts centre. Through its artist development platforms, Esplanade supports research, experimentation, and community-building in contemporary performance.
https://www.esplanade.com
