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Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Expansive, Rigorous – 2 Year MFA in Theatre & Contemporary Performance – Sarah Lawrence College (New York)

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Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Expansive, Rigorous – 2 Year MFA in Theatre & Contemporary Performance – Sarah Lawrence College (New York)

A 2 Year MFA in Theater/Performance 30 Minutes from NYC
Deadline: January 1, 2023
Apply to the Theatre graduate program today

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College supports students through research and practice to develop their unique artistic voice and robust creative practice to engage with the contemporary field. Under the guidance of faculty and thesis advisors who are working artists, curators, and organizers, the program offers an advanced study of theatre and performance that is interdisciplinary, collaborative, expansive, and rigorous.

Academic Program
Like the College at large, the Graduate Program in Theatre emphasizes an individualized learning process. Each student’s course of study is unique and is created in consultation with the program director and faculty in response to the student’s background, interests, strengths, and artistic training requirements.

Students may apply for fall entry to the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program. Applicants must have received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission.

More Information:
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The application deadline is January 1, 2023
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Interdisciplinary – The program emphasizes theatre and performance making as an integrative process.
Collaborative – Students work closely in classes, conferences, and productions with the faculty, guest artists, their graduate cohort, and the undergraduate theatre community.
Expansive – We emphasize the development of original work, grounded in a study of historical and contemporary forms and in expansive articulations of performance frameworks.
Rigorous – Embodiment, process, and feedback and reflection are at the core of graduate curricular work.

Program Overview

  • The program emphasizes theatre and performance making as an integrative practice. Each student develops a study program that draws from courses in acting, Alexander Technique, improvisation, creation of original work, design, directing, acting, contemporary performance, history/survey, movement, playwriting, solo performance, and puppetry speech, voice, and civic engagement.
  • Each student’s course of study is unique. Students spend several days during registration week in one-on-one interviews with the faculty to decide which “components” they will take. The program uses the term “components” instead of “courses” because it is possible, and encouraged, to take a component from the Music or Dance performing arts programs.
  • Graduate students work closely in classes, conferences, and productions with faculty, fellow graduate students, and the Sarah Lawrence undergraduate theatre community.
  • Graduate curricular work is augmented by a practicum in which students learn by doing. Multiple production frameworks offer graduate students a wide range of opportunities, including season productions, guest art residencies, downstage season, and independent student groups.
  • The Theatre and Civic Engagement program provides students with teaching placements with community partners.
  • Students participate in internships or fieldwork in New York City theatres and theatre organizations.

Deadline: January 1, 2023
Apply to the Theatre graduate program today»
Request More Information»

The Return by Tom Lee is an original theatre piece that brings the traditional world of puppetry into the modern era of technology.

Faculty

A caring and generous faculty support your creative practice and growth. Some of the faculty include:

Monthly Guests

Each month, the program invites nationally and internationally recognized artists to mentor and lead workshops during Grad Lab classes. Some of the past guests have included:

The application deadline is January 1, 2023
Apply to the Theatre graduate program online»
Request More Information»

Program Outline

For an MFA in Theatre, students will earn a total of 48 course credits (24 in the first year and 24 in the second). Students are accepted on a full-time basis; exceptions are made only in extraordinary circumstances.

In addition to the required components below, students choose components according to their interests and needs. The goal is to create an interdisciplinary course of study that builds on current skill sets and explores aspects of theatre and performance that are new to them.

Graduate students participate in one or more practicum activities per year. Students take at least one analytical class per year during the graduate program (history, theory, survey, dramaturgy, etc.).

Required courses in the M.F.A. program:

  • Performance Research (Year 1)
  • Studio (Year 1)
  • Grad Lab (Year 1 & 2)
  • Practice Thesis (Year 2)
  • Written Thesis (Year 2)
  • Survey (Year 2)
  • Practicum (Year 1 & 2)

Take a look at our course offerings for 2022/2023

Other than these required courses, students chose paths according to their interests and needs. The goal is to create an interdisciplinary course of study that builds on current skill sets and explores theater and performance aspects that are new to them.

Graduate students participate in one or more practicum activities per year. These may include season productions, guest art residencies, downstage season, independent student groups, or internships. Students take one analytical class per year during the graduate program (history, theory, survey, dramaturgy, etc.).

Apply Today

Students may apply for fall entry to the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program. Applicants must have received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission.

The application deadline is January 1, 2023

Apply to the Theatre graduate program online»
Request More Information»

More Information:
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Program Website–>

Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Expansive, Rigorous – 2 Year MFA in Theatre – Sarah Lawrence College (New York)

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Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Expansive, Rigorous – 2 Year MFA in Theatre – Sarah Lawrence College (New York)

A 2 Year MFA in Theater/Performance 30 Minutes from NYC
Deadline: January 1, 2021

Apply to the Theatre graduate program today

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College supports students through research and practice to develop their unique artistic voice and robust creative practice to engage with the contemporary field. Under the guidance of faculty and thesis advisors who are working artists, curators, and organizers, the program offers an advanced study of theatre and performance that is interdisciplinary, collaborative, expansive, and rigorous.

Academic Program
Like the College at large, the Graduate Program in Theatre emphasizes an individualized learning process. Each student’s course of study is unique and is created in consultation with the program director and faculty in response to the student’s background, interests, strengths, and artistic training requirements.

Students may apply for fall entry to the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program. Applicants must have received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission.

More Information:
Podcast –>
Official Website –>
Instagram–>
Facebook–>
Program Website–>

The application deadline is January 1, 2022
Apply to the Theatre graduate program today»
Request More Information»

I’m Very Into You is a civically engaged piece led by guest artist, Sara Lyons.

Interdisciplinary – The program emphasizes theatre and performance making as an integrative process.
Collaborative – Students work closely in classes, conferences, and productions with the faculty, guest artists, their graduate cohort, and the undergraduate theatre community.
Expansive – We emphasize the development of original work, grounded in a study of historical and contemporary forms and in expansive articulations of performance frameworks.
Rigorous – Embodiment, process, and feedback and reflection are at the core of graduate curricular work.

Program Overview

  • The program emphasizes theatre and performance making as an integrative practice. Each student develops a study program that draws from courses in acting, Alexander Technique, improvisation, creation of original work, design, directing, acting, contemporary performance, history/survey, movement, playwriting, solo performance, and puppetry speech, voice, and civic engagement.
  • Each student’s course of study is unique. Students spend several days during registration week in one-on-one interviews with the faculty to decide which “components” they will take. The program uses the term “components” instead of “courses” because it is possible, and encouraged, to take a component from the Music or Dance performing arts programs.
  • Graduate students work closely in classes, conferences, and productions with faculty, fellow graduate students, and the Sarah Lawrence undergraduate theatre community.
  • Graduate curricular work is augmented by a practicum in which students learn by doing. Multiple production frameworks offer graduate students a wide range of opportunities, including season productions, guest art residencies, downstage season, and independent student groups.
  • The Theatre and Civic Engagement program provides students with teaching placements with community partners.
  • Students participate in internships or fieldwork in New York City theatres and theatre organizations.

Deadline: January 1, 2022
Apply to the Theatre graduate program today»
Request More Information»

The Return by Tom Lee is an original theatre piece that brings the traditional world of puppetry into the modern era of technology.

Faculty

A caring and generous faculty support your creative practice and growth. Some of the faculty include:

Monthly Guests

Each month, the program invites nationally and internationally recognized artists to mentor and lead workshops during Grad Lab classes. Some of the past guests have included:

The application deadline is January 1, 2022
Apply to the Theatre graduate program online»
Request More Information»

Program Outline

For an MFA in Theatre, students will earn a total of 48 course credits (24 in the first year and 24 in the second). Students are accepted on a full-time basis; exceptions are made only in extraordinary circumstances.

In addition to the required components below, students choose components according to their interests and needs. The goal is to create an interdisciplinary course of study that builds on current skill sets and explores aspects of theatre and performance that are new to them.

Graduate students participate in one or more practicum activities per year. Students take at least one analytical class per year during the graduate program (history, theory, survey, dramaturgy, etc.).

Required courses in the M.F.A. program:

  • Performance Research (Year 1)
  • Studio (Year 1)
  • Grad Lab (Year 1 & 2)
  • Practice Thesis (Year 2)
  • Written Thesis (Year 2)
  • Survey (Year 1 & 2)
  • Practicum (Year 1 & 2)
  • Creative Producing (Year 2)

Take a look at our course offerings for 2021/2022

Other than these required courses, students chose paths according to their interests and needs. The goal is to create an interdisciplinary course of study that builds on current skill sets and explores theater and performance aspects that are new to them.

Graduate students participate in one or more practicum activities per year. These may include season productions, guest art residencies, downstage season, independent student groups, or internships. Students take one analytical class per year during the graduate program (history, theory, survey, dramaturgy, etc.).

Apply Today

Students may apply for fall entry to the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program. Applicants must have received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission.

The application deadline is January 1, 2022
Apply to the Theatre graduate program online»
Request More Information»

More Information:
Podcast –>
Official Website –>
Instagram–>
Facebook–>
Program Website–>

€20,000 DRIFT Choreographer Open Call 2026

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€20,000 DRIFT Choreographer Open Call 2026

European research program for mid-career choreographers with funding, residencies, mentoring, and international presentation opportunities.

The DRIFT Choreographer Open Call invites mid-career choreographers to develop new artistic research through a two-year international program supported by Creative Europe. Rather than funding a finished production, DRIFT invests in artistic inquiry, experimentation, and long-term development. Ten choreographers will be selected across ten participating countries and will receive a €20,000 research budget, mentoring, residencies, online laboratories, and the opportunity to present work in progress during the Biennale de la danse in Lyon.

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DRIFT Choreographer Open Call Snapshot

What: International artistic research and development program for mid-career choreographers.
Who: Professional mid-career choreographers based in Belgium, France, Germany (Berlin region), Greece, Norway, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia, or Portugal.
Where: Activities take place across Europe, including Berlin, Tunis, Lyon, online, and residencies hosted by each national DRIFT partner.
Award / Support:
€20,000 research budget, Onboarding Lab, Two weeks of residency with the national DRIFT partner, Three Online Labs, Artistic mentoring, Curatorial mentoring, Work-in-progress showcase at the Biennale de la danse in Lyon, International networking, Eligibility for a later co-production and touring phase for five artists
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: One Onboarding Lab, two weeks of residency, three online labs, Festival Lab, and showcase between November 2026 and September 2027.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Official Link: https://driftdance.eu/artists/open-call
Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/drift-open-call-165569802

Get the Application Strategy

DRIFT is built around artistic research rather than production. That distinction shapes every part of the application. Successful proposals demonstrate how an artist investigates ideas, develops methods, and creates conditions for future work instead of describing a finished performance they already intend to make. Reviewers will read every section of the application through that lens.

Members of the Contemporary Performance Network can access the full Strategy Coach Notes for this opportunity. The guide breaks down each application question, explains what reviewers are assessing, identifies common weaknesses, and provides practical strategies for presenting a coherent research proposal.

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About the DRIFT Choreographer Open Call

DRIFT, short for Dance & Research In The Future Time, is a four-year Creative Europe cooperation project that brings together ten cultural organizations across Europe. Led by Théâtre de Liège and Maison de la danse, the program creates long-term support structures for choreographers who have established national practices and are preparing to expand internationally.

The program places research at the center of artistic development. Applicants are encouraged to arrive with questions instead of finished productions. Throughout the program, artists participate in residencies, mentoring sessions, collaborative online laboratories, and international meetings that allow ideas to evolve over time. Rather than accelerating production, DRIFT creates dedicated time for experimentation, exchange, and reflection before a project enters a larger production phase.

Each participating organization selects one choreographer from its country, forming an international cohort of ten artists. Throughout the program, participants work within their local context while also engaging with artists and institutions across Europe. This combination of local support and international exchange is intended to strengthen long-term artistic relationships and expand future opportunities for collaboration.

An additional phase follows the research program. After further evaluation, five of the ten selected artists may receive co-production support and touring opportunities across the DRIFT network. This second phase is separate from the current application and is not guaranteed for all participants.

What Is Offered

  • €20,000 research budget
  • Artistic fees included within the research budget
  • Travel included within the research budget
  • Accommodation included within the research budget
  • Optional collaborator costs included within the research budget
  • One Onboarding Lab
  • Two weeks of residency with the national DRIFT partner
  • Three collaborative Online Labs
  • Individual artistic mentoring
  • Individual curatorial mentoring
  • Festival Lab in Tunis
  • Work-in-progress presentation during the Biennale de la danse in Lyon
  • International professional networking
  • Potential progression to co-production support and touring opportunities following a second selection process

Who Should Apply

DRIFT is intended for professional choreographers who have established a substantial national practice and are ready to expand their work through sustained international research. The program is designed for artists who already have experience developing and presenting work, yet have not become fully established internationally. Applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to artistic inquiry, collaboration, and experimentation.

The opportunity is especially well suited for choreographers whose next stage of development depends on time for research rather than immediate production. Artists proposing an exploratory process, testing new methodologies, or building the foundation for future work are well aligned with the program’s objectives.

Applicants must:

  • Be a professional choreographer working in contemporary dance or performance.
  • Be considered a mid-career artist.
  • Be based in Belgium, France, Germany (Berlin region only), Greece, Norway, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia, or Portugal.
  • Apply through the partner organization representing their country of residence.
  • Have a strong interest in artistic research and experimentation.
  • Demonstrate good command of English.
  • Be available for all required program dates.

DRIFT Choreographer Open Call Timeline

Application Opens: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Selection Process: September 1 to September 30, 2026
Results Announced: October 9, 2026
Kick-Off Meeting: November 30 to December 1, 2026- Berlin, Germany
Program Activities: November 2026 through September 2027
Festival Lab: March 18 to March 21, 2027 – Tunis, Tunisia
Biennale de la danse Showcase: September 18 to September 25, 2027 – Lyon, France

Why The DRIFT Choreographer Open Call Matters

Many residency programs support artists once a production is already underway. DRIFT focuses on an earlier stage of artistic development by investing in research itself. Participants receive structured time to investigate ideas, refine methodologies, exchange knowledge with peers, and strengthen international relationships before moving into production.

The program also connects artists with ten major European cultural organizations through a shared development framework. That combination of research funding, mentoring, residencies, and international presentation creates a rare opportunity for choreographers seeking long-term artistic growth rather than a single residency or commission. For artists preparing to expand their work across Europe, DRIFT offers sustained institutional support that extends well beyond the initial research period.

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Applications must be submitted through the official DRIFT application portal via the partner organization representing your country of residence.

Official Website: https://driftdance.eu/artists/open-call
Deadline: August 31, 2026

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What Is an Artist Practice Notebook? A Year of Weekly Creative Practice

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What Is an Artist Practice Notebook? A Year of Weekly Creative Practice

Today I’m excited to introduce a new year-long series on Contemporary Performance: Your Artist Practice Notebook.

Every Sunday, a new essay and creative practice will drop for members. These essays and prompts are designed to strengthen and sustain an artistic practice over the course of a year. Each week’s practice explores one aspect of making through observation, experimentation, reflection, and return. You’ll find each new installment in our weekly newsletter and in the Your Artist Practice Notebook collection on Patreon, making it easy to return to previous weeks whenever you like.

Whether you’ve been part of the Contemporary Performance community for years or you’ve just joined us, I’m glad you’re here. I hope this series becomes part of your weekly rhythm and a place you return to throughout your artistic life.

Artists spend a great deal of time making work, applying for opportunities, producing projects, collaborating with others, and responding to deadlines. Those activities are important, but they can also pull us away from the quieter work that sustains an artistic life. Practice is where we return to our questions. It’s where we notice patterns, develop habits, and create the conditions for ideas to emerge.

This series grew out of my teaching and my own studio practice. Over the years I’ve watched artists struggle with the same question: How do I keep making work between projects? Not every week leads to a performance, an exhibition, or a publication, but every week offers an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your practice. That’s what this series is for.

Over the next year, you’ll receive a new post every Sunday. Each one builds on a corresponding week and offers a few minutes to pause before beginning the week’s exercise. These essays are conversations with fellow artists. Read one with a cup of coffee, on the train, or whenever you find a quiet moment, then return to your notebook and spend time with the practice itself.

Each essay takes a few minutes to read. The creative practice unfolds over the course of the week. Some exercises take ten minutes. Others stay with you for several days as you observe, reflect, and return to them. Work at your own pace. Return when you can. Over time, the small moments of attention accumulate into a deeper relationship with your practice.

This week we begin with Week 1: Locate & Listen–>

What is an Artist Practice Notebook and How Do I Use It?

There is no right way to use an artist’s notebook.

You don’t need a dedicated studio. You don’t need expensive materials. You don’t even need to begin at the beginning, although I encourage you to do so the first time through.

You will need a notebook or a sketchbook, a spiral notebook, a composition book, or a digital notes app if that’s how you naturally work. Date every entry, even if it’s only a few sentences. Over time, you’ll begin to see patterns that would otherwise disappear.

Try to complete one practice each week before moving to the next. If life interrupts, don’t worry. Return when you can (aka backfill your notebook). Move through the notebook at your own pace. It is a framework you can return to throughout your artistic life.

Some weeks you’ll write. Others you’ll draw, walk, observe, read, collaborate, or simply pay closer attention. Some practices will resonate immediately. Others may not make sense until months later. That is part of the process. Trust your own pace.

Don’t worry about making beautiful notebook pages. Let them become working documents. Cross things out. Add photographs, ticket stubs, sketches, rehearsal notes, quotes, diagrams, or questions. Your notebook is not a finished artwork. It is an archive of your thinking.

Most importantly, keep returning. A creative practice is built through repetition, attention, and curiosity rather than dramatic moments of inspiration.

If you’d like more background on how this project developed, I also recommend reading the artist development essay, Setting up a Creative Practice Notebook.

The Year Ahead

Each month focuses on a different dimension of artistic practice. Together they create a year-long framework that can be revisited again and again as your work evolves.

  • Define Your “Studio”
  • Material Investigation
  • Sensory Attention
  • Read and Annotate
  • Collaborate Small
  • Archive and Remember
  • Field Immersion
  • Physical Practice
  • Write the Practice
  • Glitch and Break
  • Share and Connect
  • Reflect and Reset

Start Here Week 1: Locate & Listen–>

€1,300 Berlin Performance Art Award 2026 | NEW FEARS

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€1,300 Berlin Performance Art Award 2026 | NEW FEARS

Three Berlin-Based Performance Artists Will Receive €1,300 Berlin Performance Art Award and A 10-Day Gallery Residency

The Berlin Performance Art Award 2026 invites Berlin-based artists, duos, and groups to submit performance work that intersects visual and somatic practices. Six shortlisted projects will be presented to a live audience at NEW FEARS Gallery in Berlin on October 16 and 17, 2026. Following the public presentations, three winning projects will each receive a €1,300 grant and a 10-day residency at the gallery. Basic technical support and equipment will be available, but the opportunity does not cover travel, accommodation, materials, or production expenses. Applications close on August 15, 2026.

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Berlin Performance Art Award Snapshot

What: Berlin Performance Art Award 2026
Who: Berlin-based performance artists applying individually, as a duo, or as a group
Where: NEW FEARS Gallery, Reichenbergerstr. 114, 10999 Berlin, Germany
Award / Support: Three winning projects will each receive one €1,300 grant and a 10-day residency at NEW FEARS Gallery. Duos and groups share one €1,300 grant. Winners may have the opportunity to present the outcome of the residency. Basic technical support and technical equipment are provided. The three shortlisted projects that do not win will equally divide 50% of the entrance revenue.
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: 10 days. The residency may take place during 2026 or 2027, with dates discussed directly with the selected artists.
Deadline: August 15, 2026. Time and timezone are not listed.
Official Link: https://www.newfears.net/
Official Application: https://form.jotform.com/261674665583066
Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/eur1-300-berlin-165266791

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This application is built almost entirely around documentation. There is no required CV, no long project proposal, and no detailed production budget. Applicants may submit an optional text of up to 500 words about their artistic work and up to six links to video documentation. The selection committee will therefore judge your artistic practice primarily through the strength, clarity, and relevance of your videos. Choose documentation that quickly demonstrates how your work operates in a live gallery context, how the body functions within the work, and how your technical needs can be managed within the venue’s limited resources. The first video should establish your practice immediately rather than requiring extensive explanation. Join the network to access the complete Strategy Coach Notes for this opportunity.

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About the Berlin Performance Art Award

NEW FEARS was established in Berlin as a platform for artists working across choreography and visual art, with a particular focus on body-based practices. The gallery describes its program as a response to the limited number of hybrid spaces able to support both dance and visual arts. Its activities include exhibitions, performances, workshops, markets, residencies, and community-focused events. The Berlin Performance Art Award extends this mission by offering a presentation platform to artists working outside conventional theatre and institutional structures.

The award begins with a jury selection of six shortlisted projects. The jury members are Bryana Fritz, Jacopo Lanteri, and Burcu Bilgiç. Each shortlisted artist, duo, or group will present one performance work to a live audience at NEW FEARS Gallery on October 16 or 17, 2026. Three winners will then be selected. The winners will be celebrated at Panke Club on October 18, 2026. Applicants must also be available during the preceding week for setup and preparation.

What Is Offered

  • One €1,300 grant for each of the three winning projects
  • A 10-day residency at NEW FEARS Gallery for each winner
  • Residency scheduling during 2026 or 2027
  • The possibility of presenting the residency outcome
  • A public performance presentation at NEW FEARS Gallery
  • Basic technical support
  • Access to the gallery’s listed technical equipment
  • Discussion with the technical director about realizing the shortlisted work
  • A share of entrance revenue for the three non-winning shortlisted projects
  • Visibility through the Berlin-based NEW FEARS program

Available equipment includes sound systems, speakers, a mixer, LED lights, a projector, a wind machine, a smoke machine, a microphone, and basic cables. Applicants should consult the venue PDF before proposing work that depends on a particular room, access route, or technical configuration.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is for Berlin-based performance artists whose work combines visual and somatic approaches and can be presented within a gallery environment using a relatively simple technical setup. Applicants may apply individually, as a duo, or as a group. They may propose an existing performance or a new work, and the call does not list a minimum or maximum performance duration.

The opportunity is best suited to artists who:

  • Can be present in Berlin during the setup and presentation period
  • Can realize their work within limited production resources
  • Have strong video documentation of previous performances
  • Work across performance, choreography, visual art, or body-based practices
  • Can issue an invoice for the award payment
  • Do not require travel, accommodation, or material support

Applicants with a non-German tax number should note that taxes may be deducted from the prize money. The organizer does not list the rate or amount of the possible deduction.

Application Materials

The application is brief and asks for:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • An optional text about your artistic work, up to 500 words
  • Up to six links to video documentation
  • Passwords for protected videos, when required

No CV is requested. The application form does not include a separate project proposal, technical plan, or budget. Applicants should therefore make sure that their selected videos and optional statement clearly communicate the quality and relevance of their practice.

Berlin Performance Art Award Timeline

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
Shortlisted Artists Announced: September 15, 2026
Setup And Preparation: The week before October 16, 2026
Public Performances: October 16–17, 2026
Celebration At Panke Club: October 18, 2026
Ten-Day Residencies: Scheduled with the winning artists during 2026–2027

Artist Costs And Limitations

The Berlin Performance Art Award is described by the organizers as a DIY, nearly zero-budget initiative. Travel, accommodation, materials, shipping, insurance, per diem, and production expenses are not provided. The €1,300 award is paid per winning project, which means a duo or group must divide the grant among its members.

The three shortlisted projects that do not receive a grant will equally divide 50% of the entrance revenue. The eventual amount depends on ticket income and cannot be determined in advance.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This award gives Berlin-based performance artists a chance to present work to a public audience, build a relationship with a hybrid gallery and performance platform, and potentially receive both direct funding and a later residency. The application is also unusually accessible because it does not require a CV, detailed written proposal, or complex budget. Its primary limitation is financial. The award is modest, particularly for groups, and there is no separate production budget. For artists with adaptable work and strong existing documentation, however, the combination of a public presentation, €1,300 grant, and 10-day residency may provide useful visibility and development time.

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Official program page: https://www.newfears.net
Official application form: https://form.jotform.com/261674665583066

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FUNDED FRANCE ARTIST RESIDENCY | Camargo Fellowship 2027-2028

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FUNDED FRANCE ARTIST RESIDENCY | Camargo Fellowship 2027-2028

€3,500 Stipend, Travel Funding, Housing, and a 10-Week Research Residency in Cassis, France

The Camargo Foundation has opened applications for the 2027-2028 Camargo Fellowship, an internationally respected research residency for artists, scholars, and thinkers. Located in Cassis on the Mediterranean coast of southern France, the fellowship provides ten weeks to develop research, experiment with new ideas, and engage with an interdisciplinary cohort. Fellows receive a €3,500 stipend, basic travel funding, and a furnished apartment on campus.

This year’s call carries additional significance. The Foundation states that this will be the final fellowship awarded through a public open call before moving to a new selection process beginning in 2027. Applicants interested in the program are encouraged to apply during this cycle.

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Camargo Fellowship Snapshot

What: Camargo Fellowship 2027-2028
Who: Professional artists, scholars, and thinkers. Artists should have maintained a professional practice for at least five years and demonstrate a mature body of work. Performance Artists are one of the designated artist categories.
Where: Cassis, France
Award / Support:
– €350 per week stipend (€3,500 total)
– Basic transportation to and from Cassis
– Furnished apartment
– Workspace
– Library
– Research facilities
– Professional exchange with an interdisciplinary cohort
Application Fee: None listed.
Residency Duration: 10 weeks
Residency Sessions Fall 2027: September 8 to November 17, 2027 & Spring 2028: February 23 to May 4, 2028
Application Opens: Open now.
Deadline: October 1, 2026, 5:59 PM EST / 11:59 PM CET.
Official Link: https://camargofoundation.org/en/camargo-fellowship-2026-2027
Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/funded-france-165180738

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The Camargo Fellowship is far more than a standard residency application. Applicants submit four distinct written responses that together explain the project, the research questions, why Camargo is the appropriate environment, and why this is the right moment in their career. Reviewers are looking for a coherent research trajectory rather than a production proposal.

Our Strategy Coach Notes examine each application question, explain how the selection committee reads proposals, identify common weaknesses, and show how to connect every section into one convincing application.

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About the Camargo Fellowship

Founded by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill, the Camargo Foundation has supported artists and researchers for more than five decades through an international residency program centered on research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary exchange. Located in Cassis, France, the Foundation brings together artists, scholars, and thinkers from around the world to pursue independent work while participating in a collaborative residential community. Since 1971, more than 1,500 fellows have participated in the program.

For artists, the Fellowship is intentionally structured as a research residency rather than a production residency. Applicants propose a project or area of inquiry they intend to develop during their stay. Projects may focus on the development of a new artwork, research that precedes future creative work, or broader investigations within an artist’s practice. Throughout the residency, fellows also contribute to the community by leading a resident session designed around their own research or methodology. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory for all fellows, reinforcing the Foundation’s emphasis on dialogue and interdisciplinary exchange.

The Foundation encourages experimentation and provides time, space, and intellectual community. Applicants should understand that the residency is not designed to finance major production. While studio space, housing, and research facilities are provided, the Foundation does not supply art materials, technical equipment, or shipping for artworks. Visual artists are specifically reminded that the Fellowship prioritizes research over production. Applicants whose projects require extensive fabrication or specialized technical resources should consider whether the residency aligns with their project’s needs.

Another defining feature is the interdisciplinary cohort. Each year, fourteen fellowships are awarded, including seven artists and seven scholars or thinkers. Residents are encouraged to share their research through resident sessions, optional public open studios, and ongoing conversation with peers. The Foundation also facilitates introductions to professionals and organizations in the Aix-Marseille-Provence region when appropriate to the fellow’s work.

What Is Offered

  • €350 weekly stipend
  • €3,500 total residency stipend
  • Basic transportation funding to and from Cassis
  • Ten-week residency
  • Furnished apartment
  • Artist studio or appropriate workspace
  • Reference library
  • Music and conference room
  • Open-air theatre
  • Professional exchanges with international fellows
  • Connections with regional organizations and professionals
  • Optional participation in public Open Studios

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is intended for established practitioners with a sustained professional practice. Performance artists, theatre directors, choreographers, multidisciplinary artists, writers, filmmakers, composers, visual artists, scholars, and thinkers are eligible within their respective categories. Artist applicants should demonstrate at least five years of professional practice and a mature body of work supported by exhibitions, performances, publications, awards, grants, or comparable achievements. Collaborative applications of up to three members are also eligible.

Camargo Fellowship Timeline

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026, 5:59 PM EST / 11:59 PM CET
Applicant Webinar: September 1, 2026
Notification: April 2027
Fall Residency: September 8 to November 17, 2027
Spring Residency: February 23 to May 4, 2028

Why The Camargo Fellowship Matters

The Camargo Fellowship remains one of the most respected international research residencies available to artists working across disciplines. Its emphasis on sustained inquiry, interdisciplinary exchange, and intellectual development makes it especially valuable for artists whose practice extends beyond production into research, writing, performance, and critical investigation. The announcement that this is the final fellowship offered through a public open call adds additional urgency for applicants considering the program.

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€7,000 Venice Artist Fellowship and Residency | Scuola Piccola Zattere 2027

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€7,000 Venice Artist Fellowship and Residency | Scuola Piccola Zattere 2027

Three-month funded Venice Artist Fellowship for artists, curators, researchers, performers, architects, choreographers, and writers in Venice, Italy.

Venice Artist Fellowship at Scuola Piccola Zattere has opened applications for two international fellowships supporting artists and cultural practitioners interested in long-term research within the expanded field of contemporary arts. The program offers three months in Venice with financial support, accommodation, workspace, and participation in an active research community. Fellows will develop their own projects while contributing to the institution’s public programming during the 2026-2027 season, Living Document.

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Opportunity Snapshot

What: Two international three-month research fellowships at Scuola Piccola Zattere.
Who: Artists and cultural practitioners including curators, researchers, architects, choreographers, performers, and writers of any nationality meeting the eligibility requirements.
Where: Venice, Italy.
Award / Support: €5,000 fellowship grant; €2,000 research budget; accommodation in Venice; individual study space in a shared studio; round-trip travel to Venice.
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: Three months. January to April 2027 or April to July 2027.
Deadline: September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM CEST.
Official Link: https://scuolapiccolazattere.com/en/events/internationalfellowship-2-3
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This fellowship is structured around research rather than production. Applicants are asked to demonstrate how their existing practice contributes to an ongoing institutional conversation instead of proposing a stand-alone residency project. The motivation letter, portfolio, and public programming proposal function as a single integrated application that should clearly connect your research to the season theme, Living Document, and demonstrate how your work will enrich the wider community at Scuola Piccola Zattere.

Members of the Contemporary Performance Network can access the full Strategy Coach Notes, including a detailed breakdown of the application materials, reviewer priorities, portfolio strategy, motivation letter structure, and practical guidance for positioning research within this fellowship’s collaborative model.

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About the Opportunity

Scuola Piccola Zattere is an independent non-profit center for continuous education and research working across the expanded field of contemporary arts. Its activities combine exhibitions, commissions, fellowships, workshops, seminars, performances, and public discussions into a single research ecosystem. Rather than separating artistic production from education or public engagement, the institution encourages these activities to inform one another throughout each season.

The 2026-2027 research cycle is titled Living Document. The program investigates archives, regulatory documents, collective rituals, games, performative instructions, and the relationship between bodies, architecture, and social organization. Fellows become part of this shared inquiry while continuing their own independent artistic or research practice. They are expected to maintain an active presence within the institution, exchange ideas with fellow practitioners, and contribute to public events through formats such as workshops, seminars, presentations, screenings, or performances.

The fellowship coincides with an especially active period in Venice. Participants may be in residence immediately before or during the 2027 Architecture Biennale, creating opportunities to engage with the city’s international cultural community while developing their own long-term research.

What Is Offered

  • Three-month international fellowship in Venice.
  • Individual study space within a shared studio at Scuola Piccola Zattere.
  • Fellowship grant of €5,000.
  • Dedicated research budget of €2,000.
  • Accommodation in Venice.
  • Round-trip travel to Venice.
  • Integration into the institution’s artistic and research community.
  • Opportunities to present research through workshops, lectures, screenings, performances, seminars, or other public formats.
  • Access to mentorship, interdisciplinary exchange, and ongoing institutional programming.

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is intended for artists and cultural practitioners whose work is grounded in sustained research and who are interested in contributing to a collaborative intellectual environment. The call welcomes practitioners working across disciplines and places particular emphasis on dialogue, exchange, and public engagement. While there is no age limit, the organizers note that the fellowship is especially intended for practitioners in the post-academic stage of their careers, typically under the age of 40.

Applicants should be prepared to spend the full fellowship period in Venice, actively participate in the life of Scuola Piccola Zattere, and share aspects of their research through public programming. Rather than presenting a finished project, successful applicants will demonstrate an active research process that can develop through discussion, experimentation, and interaction with the institution’s community.

This opportunity is open to:

  • Artists
  • Curators
  • Researchers
  • Architects
  • Choreographers
  • Performers
  • Writers
  • Individual practitioners
  • Collectives and duos (sharing the same grant and accommodation)
  • Applicants of any nationality
  • Non-EU applicants with a valid passport for international travel
  • Applicants with a good knowledge of English

Timeline

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM CEST
Fellowship Slot One: Early January to early April 2027
Fellowship Slot Two: Mid-April to mid-July 2027

Applicants may apply for either fellowship period or indicate availability for both.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many fellowships support research by providing time and space. Scuola Piccola Zattere extends that model by embedding fellows within an ongoing institutional research program that unfolds across exhibitions, seminars, commissions, residencies, performances, and public conversations. Fellows are expected to contribute to this evolving dialogue while advancing their own practice.

The structure is particularly valuable for artists working across disciplines or developing research that benefits from sustained exchange rather than isolated studio production. The combination of a €5,000 fellowship grant, a dedicated €2,000 research budget, accommodation, travel support, and three months in Venice creates substantial support for focused artistic and intellectual development. Its timing alongside the 2027 Architecture Biennale also places fellows within one of the world’s most active international cultural contexts.

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Applications must be submitted through the official Scuola Piccola Zattere application portal before September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM CEST.

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Perform Europe Open Call 2026: Up to €60,000

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Perform Europe Open Call 2026: Up to €60,000

€1.4 million will support cross-border touring of performing arts across 41 Creative Europe countries.

The Perform Europe Open Call invites performing arts professionals and organizations to develop international partnerships for touring finished artistic works across Europe. Perform Europe will distribute EUR 1.4 million to at least 25 partnerships. Applicants may request EUR 15,000, EUR 25,000, or EUR 55,000, with additional sustainability and accessibility top-ups bringing the maximum award to EUR 60,000. Each proposal must include at least three partners based in three different Creative Europe countries and present the same finished work in at least three eligible countries. Applications close October 22, 2026, at 23:59 CEST.

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Perform Europe Open Call Snapshot

What: Funding for partnerships touring and presenting finished performing arts works across Creative Europe countries.
Who: Performing arts professionals and organizations legally based in eligible Creative Europe countries.
Where: 41 Creative Europe countries. Presentations may be physical, digital, or hybrid.
Award / Support: EUR 15,000, EUR 25,000, or EUR 55,000, plus top-ups of up to EUR 5,000. Maximum award: EUR 60,000.
Application Fee: FREE
Deadline: October 22, 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Official Link: Perform Europe Open Call
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Perform Europe evaluates the entire touring system proposed by the partnership. Applicants must connect the artistic work, partner structure, presentation contexts, budget, access measures, environmental planning, and audience strategy. The work must already be finished and ready to tour. Reviewers will assess why each partner is necessary, how the same work will function across three countries, how resources and responsibilities will be shared, and how the core priority appears throughout the proposal. The application includes separate sections on fairness, capacity building, communications, touring contexts, artistic innovation, and the secondary priority. Each response must reinforce the same operational plan.

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About the Perform Europe Open Call

Perform Europe supports partnerships that rethink how performing arts works tour across borders. The program covers the 27 European Union member states and 14 additional countries participating in Creative Europe. Eligible disciplines include theatre, dance, performance, circus, outdoor arts, and puppetry. Work primarily focused on live music or opera is excluded. Perform Europe encourages proposals involving underrepresented communities, regions, and touring routes. Each partnership must choose diversity and inclusion or the fight against climate change as its core priority and incorporate measures addressing the other priority.

Each proposal must include a minimum of three partners legally based in three different eligible countries. The partnership must appoint a lead partner who submits the application, signs the funding agreement, and receives the grant. At least one finished artistic work must be presented in at least three different Creative Europe countries. Presentations may take place physically, digitally, or through hybrid formats. Complementary activities can include workshops, public talks, screenings, installations, training sessions, and audience events. Every partner must register for a Perform Europe account before submission. Account approval can take several working days.

What Is Offered

  • EUR 15,000 small grant
  • EUR 25,000 medium grant
  • EUR 55,000 large grant
  • Up to EUR 5,000 in additional top-ups
  • Maximum total award of EUR 60,000
  • Green mobility top-up of EUR 400 per person per presentation date
  • Accessibility support top-up of EUR 400 per person per presentation date
  • Family top-up of EUR 200 per child per presentation date
  • Audience access top-up of EUR 800 per presentation date
  • Visa top-up of EUR 120 per person requiring a visa
  • Overseas and outermost regions top-up of EUR 175 per person per presentation date

The grant may cover artistic fees and salaries, travel, accommodation, subsistence, administration, reporting, communication, translation, surtitling, equipment transport, copyright fees, access measures, environmental measures, complementary activities, and capacity building. Venue and equipment rental or purchase may be eligible when required for the presentation and limited to 5% of the requested grant. Preparation costs connected to presenting an existing work may represent up to 10% of the requested grant.

Who Should Apply

The call is open to organizations and individual professionals working in the performing arts and legally based in an eligible Creative Europe country. A partner may be an artist, collective, company, producer, presenter, venue, festival, residency, educational institution, NGO, or another professional entity that creates or presents performing arts work. Eligibility is determined by the country where the applicant is legally based. UK-based applicants are ineligible. Each partnership must include at least three partners from three different eligible countries and must have confirmed presentation contexts for the touring plan.

Perform Europe Open Call Timeline

Open Call Launch: June 23, 2026
Application Deadline: October 22, 2026, 23:59 CEST
Selection Results: January 2027
Earliest Touring Start: March 1, 2027
Latest Touring End: January 31, 2028

The requested grant is paid to the lead partner in three installments. The first installment is 60% after the contract is signed. The second installment is 20% after approval of the first narrative report and financial statement. The final 20% is paid after completion, reporting, and approval of Perform Europe’s final report by the European Union. Top-ups are paid after the project is completed and supporting documentation has been approved.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Perform Europe provides substantial support for established works that are ready to enter new geographic, institutional, digital, and audience contexts. The program can cover 100% of eligible project expenses and includes grant categories suitable for touring systems of different scales. Its structure places artistic presentation within a wider framework of partnership development, fair compensation, access, environmental responsibility, knowledge sharing, and audience engagement. The opportunity is especially relevant for artists and organizations that already have a finished work, confirmed international relationships, and a clear method for adapting presentations across several locations.

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$2,000 NYC CPR Artist-in-Residence 2027

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$2,000 NYC CPR Artist-in-Residence 2027

Year-long residency for experimental performance, dance, and time-based artists in New York City.

CPR – Center for Performance Research is accepting applications for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program, a year-long residency supporting six New York City-based artists working in contemporary dance, performance, and time-based art. The residency combines financial support, rehearsal space, curatorial guidance, peer exchange, and multiple public presentation opportunities. Artists interested in experimentation, embodied research, and interdisciplinary practice are encouraged to apply.

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CPR Artist-in-Residence Snapshot

What: Year-long Artist-in-Residence Program
Who: NYC-based artists, companies, collaboratives, and collectives working in contemporary dance, performance, and time-based art
Where: CPR – Center for Performance Research, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Award / Support:
– $2,000 stipend
– Advance access to rehearsal booking calendar
– 20 free rehearsal hours
– Up to 150 subsidized rehearsal hours
– Curatorial support
– Project feedback
– Peer cohort
– Public presentation opportunities
– Artist fees for CPR Public Programs
– Technical equipment access
– Production support
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: January through December 2027
Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
Official Link: https://www.cprnyc.org/events/opencall-2027airprogram
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CPR’s Artist-in-Residence program evaluates much more than an artistic idea. The application asks reviewers to examine how your research question, artistic process, collaboration model, and public engagement connect into one coherent practice. Every section reinforces the others. Members of the Contemporary Performance Network receive Strategy Coach Notes, an extensive guide that analyzes every application question, explains reviewer priorities, identifies common weaknesses, and shows how to build a proposal specifically aligned with CPR’s residency model instead of relying on general grant-writing advice.

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About the CPR Artist-in-Residence

CPR’s Artist-in-Residence Program supports artists whose work expands contemporary performance through experimentation, embodiment, interdisciplinary practice, and artistic risk. Rather than funding the completion of a finished production, the residency focuses on artistic inquiry and sustained research over an entire year. Six artists will form a cohort that shares dialogue, resources, and opportunities throughout the residency cycle.

The residency combines rehearsal support with curated public programming. Artists develop work while participating in CPR’s OPEN LAB and OPEN AiR series, formats designed around experimentation, conversation, workshops, and works-in-progress. Curatorial feedback, production resources, and peer exchange remain active throughout the year, encouraging artists to continually refine ideas through public engagement rather than waiting until a completed project.

The application places significant emphasis on research. Applicants must identify a central research question that guides their residency and explain how CPR’s resources will advance that investigation. The application also asks artists to describe their broader artistic practice, define the work they hope to develop during the residency, and explain how the residency would influence their future career. These responses function together as one narrative describing an evolving artistic process rather than a single project proposal.

What Is Offered

  • $2,000 artist stipend
  • Six selected artists
  • Year-long residency
  • January to December 2027
  • Advance rehearsal scheduling access
  • 20 free rehearsal hours
  • Up to 150 subsidized rehearsal hours
  • Curatorial guidance
  • Project feedback
  • Peer cohort
  • OPEN LAB presentation opportunities
  • OPEN AiR presentation opportunities
  • Artist fees for public programs
  • Technical equipment
  • Production support

Who Should Apply

This residency is intended for New York City-based artists with an established history of presenting live performance publicly. CPR welcomes individual artists, companies, collectives, and interdisciplinary collaborations working across contemporary dance, performance, and time-based art. The organization encourages applications from artists working through experimentation, embodiment, new performance structures, and interdisciplinary research. Artists using traditional forms should demonstrate how those practices are being expanded or reimagined through experimentation. Applicants must be based in New York City for the majority of the residency year and may not have participated in CPR’s Artist-in-Residence Program during the previous five years. Current undergraduate students are not eligible.

CPR Artist-in-Residence Timeline

Applications Open: Currently open
Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
Notifications: November 2026
Residency: January to December 2027

Why The CPR Artist-in-Residence Matters

Many residencies support production. CPR invests in artistic process. The residency provides time, rehearsal resources, curatorial guidance, and structured opportunities to test ideas publicly throughout the year. The application also asks artists to articulate the research driving their work, making this an excellent opportunity for practitioners whose projects grow through experimentation rather than predetermined outcomes. Artists interested in contemporary performance, embodied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term artistic development will find a residency structure closely aligned with those priorities.

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Official Program Page: https://www.cprnyc.org/events/opencall-2027airprogram

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Funded Tokyo Artist Residency | Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive

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Funded Tokyo Artist Residency | Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive

Develop a new site-responsive project in Tokyo with travel support, accommodation, project funding, and an honorarium.

The Funded Tokyo Artist Residency at Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive invites artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world to propose new projects created through research, residency, and collaboration in Tokyo. Rather than presenting existing work, participants develop new projects through sustained engagement with neighborhoods, communities, and public spaces before presenting the results during Tokyo Biennale 2027.

Selected participants receive international travel support, accommodation in Tokyo, project development funding, interpretation assistance, and an artist honorarium while working alongside the Tokyo Biennale team to realize projects across eleven distinct sites throughout the city.

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Tokyo Biennale 2027 Snapshot

What: International open call for residency-based art projects developed through research and collaboration for Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive.
Who: Artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners in related fields worldwide. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Where: Tokyo, Japan.
Award / Support:
– Round-trip travel expenses up to 300,000 JPY (maximum one person)
– Accommodation in Tokyo
– Venue coordination
– Project development support up to 200,000 JPY
– Honorarium of 100,000 JPY
– Interpretation and translation support
– Invitation letter
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: Residency-based research and production. Final schedule determined with the Tokyo Biennale Secretariat.
Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM JST.
Official Link: https://socialdive.jp/en/
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Every opportunity published by Contemporary Performance includes free application information. Members of the Contemporary Performance Network also receive Strategy Coach Notes, an in-depth guide that examines the application from the reviewer’s perspective. For Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive, the notes analyze the theme, project structure, site-responsive expectations, residency model, application questions, evaluation criteria, community engagement requirements, budget, timeline, and documentation strategy. The guide explains how reviewers are likely to assess proposals and shows how to build a project that responds to Tokyo as a place of research, collaboration, and public exchange rather than simply as a presentation venue.

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About the Tokyo Biennale 2027

Tokyo Biennale has developed Social Dive as a long-term model for creating new work through sustained engagement with the city. The 2027 edition centers on the theme “From ‘Me’ to ‘Us'”, encouraging artists to move beyond individual expression toward projects that cultivate dialogue, collaboration, shared memory, and public participation. Rather than commissioning finished works, the Biennale seeks proposals that evolve through research and interaction with the people, histories, and social conditions of Tokyo.

Projects may take many forms, including performances, exhibitions, workshops, tours, participatory projects, moving image works, research initiatives, or curatorial programs. Every proposal must be capable of being presented publicly during Tokyo Biennale 2027 while remaining flexible enough to adapt through conversations with the Biennale team, local organizations, residents, and project partners.

The residency operates across eleven project sites that reflect different aspects of Tokyo. These range from historic temples and traditional alleyways to business districts, entertainment venues, transportation hubs, wholesale districts, and Akihabara Electric Town. Applicants do not select a final venue independently. The project site, presentation format, residency structure, and implementation plan are determined through consultation following selection.

Community collaboration is central to the program. Applicants should expect ongoing dialogue with residents, businesses, researchers, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and local stakeholders throughout the research and production process. Documentation, public programming, and participation in Biennale communications are also expected as part of the residency.

What Is Offered

  • Round-trip travel support up to 300,000 JPY
  • Accommodation in Tokyo
  • Project development support up to 200,000 JPY
  • Honorarium of 100,000 JPY
  • Venue coordination
  • Interpretation support
  • Translation support
  • Invitation letter
  • Residency-based research and production
  • Presentation during Tokyo Biennale 2027

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is particularly well suited for artists whose practice develops through research, public engagement, collaboration, and place-based inquiry. Strong proposals will demonstrate how a project can emerge through sustained interaction with Tokyo rather than arriving as a completed artwork. Artists working across performance, installation, socially engaged practice, interdisciplinary research, participatory projects, curatorial practice, moving image, architecture, urban studies, sound, and community-based work are encouraged to consider the residency.

Applicants should also be comfortable working collaboratively with institutions and local partners while remaining flexible throughout the production process.

Tokyo Biennale 2027 Timeline

  • Application Opens: July 17, 2026
  • Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM JST
  • Selected applicants participate in residency-based research and production before Tokyo Biennale 2027.
  • Final residency schedule is determined with the Secretariat.

Why The Tokyo Biennale 2027 Matters

Many international residencies support artists after a project has already been defined. Social Dive takes a different approach by supporting projects that emerge through direct engagement with place, community, and shared inquiry. Reviewers are looking for proposals that can grow through dialogue and collaboration while remaining operationally realistic within complex public settings. For artists interested in socially engaged practice, public space, participatory performance, and interdisciplinary research, this residency offers significant institutional support alongside an opportunity to contribute to one of Japan’s leading contemporary art events.

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Funded Paris Artist Residency | Institut français × Cité internationale des arts 2027

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Funded Paris Artist Residency | Institut français × Cité internationale des arts 2027

International artists and cultural professionals can apply for a three-, six-, or nine-month residency in Paris with a furnished live-work studio, a minimum monthly stipend, and institutional support.

The Paris Artist Residency offered by Institut français in partnership with Cité internationale des arts is now accepting applications for residencies taking place between April 2027 and April 2028. The program supports nearly seventy artists and cultural professionals each year across a wide range of disciplines through research and creative development in Paris. Selected residents receive a furnished live-work studio while partner organizations provide a minimum monthly stipend of €1,100, international travel, insurance, and visa support where applicable. Applications close October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET.

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Paris Artist Residency Snapshot

What: International residency program supporting research and creative projects for artists and cultural professionals.
Who: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities who have resided outside France for at least five years, demonstrate professional artistic practice, have professional proficiency in French or English, and apply through a partner organization.
Where: Cité internationale des arts, Paris, France.
Award / Support: Furnished live-work studio; minimum residency grant of €1,100 per month; international travel costs; health, repatriation and civil liability insurance; visa fees where applicable; access to exhibition spaces, rehearsal studios, auditorium, and shared workshops.
Application Fee: FREE.
Participation Costs: Residents are responsible for optional accommodation costs for accompanying family members and optional workshop, rehearsal studio, and language class fees.
Residency Duration: Three, six, or nine months between April 2027 and April 2028.
Application Opens: July 1, 2026.
Deadline: October 8, 2026, 11:59 PM CET.
Official Link: https://www.institutfrancais.com/en/programme/residence-and-professional-mobility/residencies-institut-francais-x-cite-internationale
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The defining feature of this residency is the partnership model. Artists cannot submit an application independently. Every proposal must be developed with a partner organization that commits financial support, professional mentorship, and continued engagement before, during, and after the residency. Reviewers evaluate the artistic proposal alongside the strength of this institutional relationship, the feasibility of the residency plan, and the project’s connection to the French and Paris-region cultural ecosystem. Strong applications demonstrate why the residency requires time in Paris, how the partner organization will actively support the work, and how the proposed research can benefit from sustained engagement with local artistic communities. Contemporary Performance Network members receive detailed Strategy Coach Notes that examine the evaluation criteria, application materials, reviewer priorities, and practical strategies for building a stronger submission.

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About the Paris Artist Residency

The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program is one of France’s largest international artist mobility programs. Each year it brings nearly seventy artists and cultural professionals from around the world to Paris to develop research and creative projects across disciplines including theatre, dance, performance, visual arts, music, literature, cinema, architecture, design, digital creation, photography, fashion, gastronomy, criticism, curating, crafts, circus arts, puppetry, and urban planning. Residents are based at the historic Marais site of Cité internationale des arts, where private furnished studios are combined with access to professional artistic facilities and an international community of practitioners. The program is administered by Institut français in partnership with Cité internationale des arts and supported by the French Ministry of Culture and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

What Is Offered

  • Furnished private live-work studio at Cité internationale des arts in the Marais district of Paris.
  • Minimum residency grant of €1,100 per month, paid directly by the partner organization.
  • International travel costs funded by the partner organization.
  • Health, repatriation, and civil liability insurance funded by the partner organization.
  • Visa fees funded by the partner organization where applicable.
  • Access to an auditorium.
  • Access to three exhibition spaces.
  • Access to eight rehearsal studios.
  • Access to shared printmaking, screen-printing, and ceramics workshops.
  • Opportunity to participate in one of France’s largest international artist residency programs, supporting nearly seventy residents annually across all artistic disciplines.

Who Should Apply

This residency is intended for established artists and cultural professionals who already maintain an active professional practice and can demonstrate a clearly defined research or creative project. Applicants must have lived outside France for at least five years, possess professional proficiency in either French or English, and be available for the full residency period. The program is open across numerous disciplines, including theatre, dance, performance, visual arts, cinema, digital creation, music, literature, architecture, design, photography, fashion, gastronomy, criticism, curating, crafts, and street arts.

Applicants should begin by identifying an appropriate partner organization. Because organizations submit applications on behalf of artists and commit to financial and professional support, building this relationship is the first stage of the application process rather than the final administrative step. Projects that already have meaningful connections to Paris or the wider Île-de-France artistic community are particularly well positioned.

Paris Artist Residency Timeline

Applications Open: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: October 8, 2026, 11:59 PM CET
Selection Committee: December 2026
Results Announced: January 2027
Residencies Take Place: April 2027 through April 2028
Available Residency Lengths: 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months
Residency Periods

  • April 9 to July 5, 2027
  • July 9 to October 4, 2027
  • October 8, 2027 to January 3, 2028
  • January 7 to April 3, 2028

Why The Paris Artist Residency Matters

Few international residency programs operate at this scale while welcoming artists from every discipline and every region of the world. The Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program combines sustained time for research with direct access to one of Europe’s most active cultural capitals. Its emphasis on institutional partnership also encourages projects that extend beyond an individual residency and develop lasting professional relationships. Artists who already collaborate with cultural organizations, festivals, universities, production companies, museums, or independent arts organizations will find a framework designed to strengthen those relationships while expanding their international networks through a significant period of research and creative development in Paris.

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Official program: https://www.institutfrancais.com/en/programme/residence-and-professional-mobility/residencies-institut-francais-x-cite-internationale

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Funded Germany Artist Residency 2027 | Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen

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Funded Germany Artist Residency 2027 | Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen

Receive up to six months of financial support (€ 9,000- € 18,000), housing, and dedicated time for artistic research in Germany.

Professional artists, authors, and composers are invited to apply for the Funded Germany Artist Residency 2027 at Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen in Germany. The fellowship supports independent artistic research through residential fellowships lasting between two and six months. Fellows receive a monthly fellowship, accommodation, access to extensive shared facilities, and the opportunity to become part of an international community of artists working across disciplines. Applications are open through August 31, 2026.

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Funded Germany Artist Residency Snapshot

What: Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen Fellowship Program 2027 for professional visual artists, authors, composers, and artistic collectives.
Who: Professional visual artists, authors, composers, and collectives of all nationalities and ages.
Where: Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen, Schöppingen, Germany.
Award / Support: €1,500 monthly fellowship for individuals (minus approximately €100 to €200 for rent and operating expenses); €1,000 per person monthly for collectives up to €3,000 total; private accommodation; studios; exhibition and presentation facilities; workshops; library; communal spaces; possible accommodation for partners and families; exceptional travel, insurance, or material support when approved.
Application Fee: FREE
Residency Duration: Two to six months during 2027.
Deadline: August 31, 2026, Midnight CET.
Official Link: http://www.stiftung-kuenstlerdorf.de
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The Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen Fellowship places significant emphasis on the relationship between your proposed project and the residency itself. The application asks applicants to explain why this specific location, community, and infrastructure matter to the work they intend to develop. Successful applications usually connect the research project to the resources available in Schöppingen while demonstrating a realistic plan for using the residency period. Members of the Contemporary Performance Network receive Strategy Coach Notes, a detailed review of the application, evaluation process, required materials, reviewer priorities, and practical guidance for developing a stronger proposal tailored specifically to this fellowship.

About the Funded Germany Artist Residency

Founded more than three decades ago, Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen has become one of Germany’s established international fellowship programs supporting artistic research across visual art, literature, and contemporary composition. Located in the rural Münsterland region near the Dutch border, the residency provides extended periods of uninterrupted working time while encouraging dialogue between artists from different disciplines. Rather than emphasizing production deadlines or exhibition requirements, the fellowship prioritizes sustained artistic inquiry and intellectual exchange.

Residents become part of an international community that shares studios, communal spaces, and regular conversations throughout the fellowship period. While public activities such as artist talks, readings, workshops, and presentations are welcomed, participation remains voluntary. This structure allows fellows to dedicate most of their time to developing ideas, testing methods, conducting research, and refining projects at a pace that reflects their own practice rather than institutional production schedules.

What Is Offered

  • Monthly fellowship of €1,500 for individual fellows, minus approximately €100 to €200 for rent and operating expenses.
  • Collective fellowships of €1,000 per person per month, up to a maximum of €3,000, minus rent and operating expenses.
  • Private apartment and working space within Künstlerdorf Schöppingen.
  • Access to studios, exhibition spaces, gallery, library, theatre, workshops, and communal facilities.
  • Opportunity to work alongside an international community of artists, writers, and composers.
  • Residential fellowship lasting between two and six months.
  • Accommodation options for partners and family members, subject to availability.
  • Exceptional support for travel, insurance, or material costs when approved by the foundation.
  • Freedom to focus on research and artistic development without a production or presentation requirement.

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is well suited to established artists who benefit from sustained periods of research rather than production-driven residencies. The program welcomes visual artists, writers, composers, and artistic collectives whose practices can develop through concentrated time, interdisciplinary conversation, and independent investigation. Applicants should be able to explain why Schöppingen provides the right environment for their project and how the residency’s facilities, community, and rural setting contribute directly to their research. Strong proposals demonstrate a clear relationship between the project and the residency rather than presenting work that could be developed anywhere.

Funded Germany Artist Residency Timeline

  • Applications Open: June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, Midnight CET
  • Residency Period: Two to six months during 2027, with dates arranged in consultation with the foundation.

Why The Funded Germany Artist Residency Matters

Many international residency programs expect artists to produce exhibitions, performances, or public outcomes before the residency concludes. Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen takes a different approach by supporting the research phase of artistic practice. Fellows receive financial support, housing, professional facilities, and extended uninterrupted working time without a formal production requirement. This creates space for experimentation, long-term investigation, and interdisciplinary exchange that can influence future projects well beyond the residency itself. For artists whose work develops through sustained inquiry, this fellowship offers valuable time, resources, and an established international network.

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Official Program Website: http://www.stiftung-kuenstlerdorf.de

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PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call for NYC Artists

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PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call for NYC Artists

Six month-long exhibitions at one of New York City’s longest-running nonprofit alternative art spaces.

The PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call invites curators, artist-led teams, and collectives to propose group exhibitions for the gallery’s 2027 season. Six month-long exhibitions will be selected by a three-person jury and presented in PS122 Gallery’s approximately 1,000-square-foot gallery in New York City’s East Village. Proposals must include a minimum of two artists working in any medium, and either the curator or participating artists must reside in one of New York City’s five boroughs. Applications close September 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

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Opportunity Snapshot

What: Six curator- and/or artist-led, month-long exhibitions selected through the PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call.
Who: Curators, artist-led teams, and collectives proposing exhibitions with a minimum of two confirmed artists working in any medium. Either the curator or participating artists must reside in one of the five New York City boroughs. Currently enrolled students are not eligible.
Where: PS122 Gallery, East Village, New York City, USA
Award / Support: One month exhibition at PS122 Gallery; approximately 1,000-square-foot gallery space
Application Fee: FREE
Duration: One month.
Deadline: September 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST
Official Link: https://ps122gallery.org/2024/09/open-call-2025/
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The Strategy Coach Notes for the PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call examine how to build a compelling 500-word exhibition proposal, develop a strong curatorial framework, and present multiple artists as a cohesive exhibition rather than a collection of individual works. The guide analyzes how jurors are likely to evaluate the proposal, image PDF, and supporting materials together, what the gallery’s emphasis on collaboration, experimentation, public programming, and DEIA+ goals suggests about its priorities, and how applicants can strengthen the relationship between their exhibition concept and every required application component.

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About the Opportunity

Founded in 1979, PS122 Gallery is one of New York City’s longest-running nonprofit alternative exhibition spaces dedicated to fostering and developing the work of emerging and under-recognized artists. Operating as an ongoing program of Painting Space 122, the gallery has played a significant role in the city’s contemporary art community by presenting interdisciplinary exhibitions and providing early opportunities for artists and curators who later became influential figures in contemporary art. The Exhibition Open Call helped launch exhibitions by artists including Keith Haring, Peter Halley, Amy Sillman, and many others, reinforcing the gallery’s long-standing commitment to discovering new voices and supporting experimental artistic practices.

The annual Exhibition Open Call, first introduced during the 1986-87 season and revived in 2023, continues that mission by inviting curators, artist-led initiatives, and collectives to develop original exhibitions for the 2027 season. Rather than selecting individual artists, PS122 Gallery is seeking fully conceived exhibition proposals that demonstrate a clear curatorial vision and meaningful relationships between participating artists. Six projects will be selected by a jury of arts professionals and presented as month-long exhibitions in the gallery’s approximately 1,000-square-foot space. The opportunity welcomes artists working in any medium and encourages experimental approaches to exhibition making alongside public programs with an aesthetic component.

What Is Offered

  • One of six month-long exhibitions during the 2027 season
  • Exhibition at PS122 Gallery in New York City’s East Village
  • Approximately 1,000-square-foot gallery space
  • Opportunity for curator-led and artist-led exhibitions
  • Applications from collectives are encouraged
  • Experimental exhibition formats are welcomed
  • Public programs with an aesthetic component are encouraged
  • Exhibition within a historic nonprofit alternative art space

Who Should Apply

The PS122 Gallery 2027 Exhibition Open Call is intended for curators, artist-led initiatives, and collectives that want to present a collaborative exhibition rather than a solo presentation. Applicants should already have confirmed participation from at least two artists before submitting, as artist names are required in the application. The opportunity is particularly well suited to emerging and mid-career curators developing new exhibition models, artist collectives exploring shared research or interdisciplinary practice, and artists interested in presenting work within a broader curatorial framework. Because either the curator or participating artists must reside within one of New York City’s five boroughs, the program is focused on supporting and strengthening the city’s artistic community while remaining open to projects working across all media.

Timeline

  • Applications Open: July 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: September 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST
  • Notification: October 2026
  • Exhibition Dates: February, March, April, June, September, and October 2027

Why This Opportunity Matters

PS122 Gallery has played an important role in New York City’s contemporary art community for more than four decades by providing early exhibition opportunities to emerging artists and curators while supporting ambitious, experimental work. The Exhibition Open Call continues that legacy by creating an accessible pathway into one of the city’s most respected nonprofit alternative exhibition spaces. Unlike opportunities focused on individual artists, this call rewards thoughtful collaboration, strong curatorial vision, and well-developed exhibition concepts. For curators, artist-led teams, and collectives looking to expand their exhibition practice, the program offers the opportunity to realize a complete project within an institution known for championing new ideas and supporting artists throughout their careers.

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Official opportunity information and application details:

https://ps122gallery.org/2024/09/open-call-2025/

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Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency: €1,200 Grant

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Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency: €1,200 Grant

A four-week online residency supporting artists working with digital technologies, web-based practices, and experimental online art.

The Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency is accepting applications for Web Residencies Call No. 22: “Ignore All Previous Instructions.” Curated by !Mediengruppe Bitnik, this international online residency invites artists to develop web-based projects that critically examine digital platforms, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and networked technologies. Six selected projects will each receive a €1,200 grant, a four-week online residency, technical support, and a dedicated microsite for publishing their work. The program is free to apply for and welcomes artists from all disciplines whose practices engage with web-based forms. Applications close on 7 August 2026.

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Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency Snapshot

What: Four-week online Web Residency supporting artistic projects that critically engage with digital technologies, AI systems, web-based practices, and networked culture through experimental online artistic work.
Who: Artists from the international digital scene, as well as artists from all disciplines engaging with web-based practices. Individuals, collectives, associations, and initiatives are eligible to apply. Previous Akademie Schloss Solitude fellows are not eligible.
Where: Online
Award / Support: €1,200 grant; four-week online residency; dedicated microsite for project development and online publication; support from a web designer or UX designer; programmer support for project implementation; participation in individual and group online events with the curators and Solitude fellows; online presentation of the completed project; potential participation in offline or hybrid public programming related to the residency.
Application Fee: Free.
Residency Duration: Four weeks. 22 September to 22 October 2026.
Application Opens: 7 July 2026.
Deadline: 7 August 2026, 6:00 PM CET.
Official Link: https://www.akademie-solitude.de/de/call-for-web-residencies-no-22-ignore-all-previous-instructions/
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About the Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency

The Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency is an international online residency program that supports artists working with digital technologies and web-based artistic practices. Since its launch in 2016, the program has provided a platform for artists to develop projects specifically designed for the internet while encouraging critical engagement with digital culture, technology, and society. Rather than adapting existing work for online presentation, the residency supports projects conceived for the web as a creative and public space. Selected residents receive dedicated online infrastructure, technical support, and curatorial guidance while developing new work during the four-week residency.

Web Residencies Call No. 22, “Ignore All Previous Instructions,” is curated by !Mediengruppe Bitnik and marks the program’s tenth anniversary. This edition examines the growing influence of digital platforms, surveillance technologies, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic systems. The curatorial framework encourages artists to develop projects that question dominant technological structures, explore alternative forms of communication, and experiment with methods that interrupt or reimagine existing digital systems. The organizers welcome proposals from across artistic disciplines, provided they engage meaningfully with web-based practice and the themes of the call.

What Is Offered

  • €1,200 grant
  • Four-week online residency
  • Dedicated microsite for project development and publication
  • Support from a web designer or UX designer
  • Programmer support for project implementation
  • Individual meetings with the curators
  • Group sessions with fellow Web Residents and Solitude fellows
  • Online presentation of the completed project
  • Potential participation in future offline or hybrid public programming

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is intended for artists whose practice engages with digital technologies, internet culture, networked communication, or web-based artistic production. The call welcomes artists from the international digital scene alongside practitioners from any discipline who use the web as an artistic medium or research environment. Individuals, collectives, associations, and initiatives are eligible to apply.

Applicants should propose projects that respond directly to the curatorial framework while demonstrating a clear understanding of how the work will function within an online environment. Since each selected project receives a dedicated microsite and technical support, proposals should be designed for web presentation rather than simply documenting work created elsewhere. Applicants must also be available online throughout the four-week residency.

Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency Timeline

Application Opens: 7 July 2026
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026, 6:00 PM CET
Optional Online Coding Workshop: 17 September 2026
Residency Period: 22 September to 22 October 2026
Project Launch: October or November 2026
Notification: Applicants are expected to be informed beginning in September 2026.

Why The Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency Matters

The Akademie Schloss Solitude Web Residency offers artists an opportunity to develop work specifically for an online environment while working within a clearly defined curatorial framework. The combination of financial support, technical assistance, and dedicated web infrastructure makes the residency particularly valuable for artists whose practice relies on digital platforms, experimental media, or networked participation. Rather than emphasizing production at a physical site, the program focuses on developing projects that exist on the web and engage audiences through digital technologies.

The 2026 call is especially relevant for artists investigating artificial intelligence, platform capitalism, surveillance, algorithmic systems, online communication, and internet culture. Its emphasis on experimentation encourages applicants to propose projects that critically examine contemporary technological systems while exploring new artistic methods for working online. For artists interested in digital practice, media art, internet art, performance in virtual spaces, or interdisciplinary research, the residency provides a well-established international platform with technical and curatorial support.

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https://www.akademie-solitude.de/de/call-for-web-residencies-no-22-ignore-all-previous-instructions/

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