Circusnext Call Emerging Circus Creations

Position: Circusnext 2027: Open Call for Emerging Circus Creations
circusnext:
Open Call for Circus Projects 2027circusnext intends to build an ecosystem for artistic risk-taking, research and experimentation. On an annual basis, circusnext launches a call for projects to identify and support emerging circus authors throughout Europe. Its primary goal is to care for and encourage the development of new generations of creative spirits in the circus sector, who dare to experiment and question the current artistic boundaries.

This open call is intended for emerging artists who are currently developing an upcoming circus creation.

There are multiple opportunities available. Seeding Labs are intended for emerging circus authors who have applied to the circusnext open call with a project which presents compelling elements according to the selection criteria but which the pre-selection committees consider not ready yet to go through the selection process.

Each edition, 4 Seeding Labs are organised. For the 2027 edition these are:

Positive Force – Room 100 (Split, Croatia) - exact dates to be confirmed

Sarabanda (Genoa, Italy) - exact dates to be confirmed

Cirko (Helsinki, Finland), from 22–31 January 2027

Those selected as Finalists and Laureates will have access to creation residencies, touring opportunities, 1 laboratory mentored by an experienced artist (for Finalists only), thematic online trainings and workshops, communication support, and networking.

Applicants to circusnext must be emerging circus creators and European residents whose productions are based in countries that are part of the Creative Europe programme or Switzerland.

Transport and accommodation costs are covered for all proposed activities. There are financial support grants of 3,000 EUR for Finalists and 5,000 EUR for Laureates.
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