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Opportunity: Lugar Futuro 2026 Where: Viseu When: 26 to 29 March 2026 Deadline: 31 October 2026 Online Application: https://www.lugarpresente.com/open-call—2026.html Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: LUGAR FUTURO (FUTURE PLACE) Internacional Youth Dance Festival 26 to 29 march 2026, Viseu, Portugal Teatro Viriato ​Auditório IPDJ Lugar Futuro – First Works is a showcase […]

Opportunity: Where: Online and Bled (Slovenia) When: October 2025 – June 2026 Deadline: 19.9.2025 Online Application: http://enuntiatio-praefatio-formulae.com/APPLICATION/ Fee to Participate or Apply: 600 EUR / 400 EUR [students] / 250 [auditors]* Description Of Opportunity: enuntiatio.praefatio.formulae [OPEN CALL] RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR ARTISTIC RESEARCH IN MUSIC  2025/2026 An international residency for artistic research in music, combining online […]

Opportunity: Teatri Riflessi 11 – International Short Performance Competition Where: Zafferana Etnea, Sicily, Italy When: 16-19 July 2026 Deadline: 1 November 2025 (22:00 CET) Online Application: Digital form. Free application Fee to Participate or Apply: 0.00 Description Of Opportunity: Teatri Riflessi has opened its 2026 call for short performances: live works no longer than 15 […]

Opportunity: Differenti Sensazioni 2025/26 Where: officine CAOS, Turin, Italy When: Nov 2025 / Apr 2026 Deadline: 31 August 2025 Online Application: https://www.officinecaos.net/index.php/en/opencall2025-26en/ Fee to Participate or Apply: 0 Description Of Opportunity: officine CAOS is seeking for emerging artists, working in the fields of contemporary theatre and dance, performance or multimedia art, in order to present […]

Esplanade Singapore invites international performance artists to apply for its 2026 Research Residency. Theme: “This Time.” Deadline: June 22.

PQ invites proposals for an online symposium exploring its 60-year history in scenography, curating, and cultural exchange. Deadline: May 31.

Apply for IBERICA, a performance art residency and festival in Spain. Free lodging, artist talks, and live presentations. Deadline: June 10.

Apply to the Trans Studies at the Commons Fellowship, supporting oral history projects that expand trans archives. $10,000 stipend and retreat.

Mophradat’s Self-Organizations program offers up to €8,000 in funding for collaborative, self-organized arts initiatives in the Arab world. Deadline: June 10, 2025.

Not all time is equal. As artists, we need to recognize what drains us, what restores us, and why boredom might be the missing piece in our creative capacity.

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There’s no single way to keep a creative journal—but if you’re trying to sustain an artistic life across the cycles of making, pausing, researching, and recovering, having a dedicated space for your thinking is just as important as one for your doing. This isn’t a diary. It’s not an academic sketchbook or a formal portfolio. […]

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Opportunity: Becoming a Stone – Summer School for Artists, Curators, Theorists, Cultural Workers Where: Pragovka Gallery When: 24th – 27th July 2025 Deadline: 18th may 2025 Online Application: https://docs.google.com/ Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScnMH6BsLa…/viewform… The title of the Summer School Becoming a Stone explores material time, geological processes, […]

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Opportunity: Open Call Pragovka Gallery 2026: Mutual Benefits Where: Pragovka Gallery, Prague, Czech RepublicWhen: 2026Deadline: 18/05/2025Online Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftuZ7UBkbXmAZnC1hayy5hTKSslA0C37e_YOw5CiPFc1ofDg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawJwSD1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHhMsWDsdlqp6gHPMW3UKJTkjWQqxMFX4tgFFnfgAeBjdOTvKKnJlp6oIXTKn_aem_EhNcWM30S26wN7O-aqCwqw&pli=1Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: ~~ for English scroll down ~~ A je to opět tady. Vyhlašujeme otevřenou výzvu na výstavní a autorské projekty do výstavního programu Pragovka Gallery 2026. Jejím tématem jsou tentokrát […]

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Opportunity: Open Call! NAIR 2025 – public space installation residency in Narva Where: Narva, Estonia When: 15 August to 14 September 2025 Deadline: 15 May 2025 at 23:59 (UTC+3) Online Application: https://forms.gle/oHvar85khDv8HGgu9 Fee to Participate or Apply: – 0 Description Of Opportunity: The Narva Art Residency (NART), in collaboration with the Narva municipality’s department of […]

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Opportunity: The City of West Hollywood presents Art in Odd Places (AiOP) 2025: VOICE Where: West Hollywood, CA, USA When: July 25, 26, 27, 2025 Deadline: March 16, 2025 Online Application: https://artinoddplaces.org/voice/ Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: The City of West Hollywood presents Art in Odd Places) 2025: VOICE scheduled for […]

Opportunity: Open call for Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 Where: Singapore When: January 2026 Deadline: 7 March 2025 Online Application: Yes Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: Be part of Singapore Fringe Festival 2026! In our increasingly connected, complex and often conflicted world, the Fringe seeks to present meaningful, socially engaged and provocative […]

Opportunity: Word.Art Salon Open Call Where: CultureHub (NYC) When: April 24, 2025 Deadline: February 28, 2025 Online Application: https://www.edgecut.org/events/word-art-open-call Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: Word.Art Salon OPEN CALL The Word.Art Salon is a live event series that will convene at CultureHub to examine how interactivity, games, robotics, wearables, AI, XR, and […]

Opportunity: INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR THEATRE ARTISTS Where: Romania, Cyprus, Georgia, Italy When: 2025, February and March Deadline: 31 January Online Application: nat.euproject@gmail.com Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: The Italian Centre of the International Theatre Institute UNESCO (Italy), in collaboration with Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute (Cyprus), Uniunea Teatrală din […]

Opportunity: CPP / Contemporary Performance Practices, 2025 International Summer Intensive Where: INK – Pula, Croatia When: June 23-July 5, 2025 Deadline: June 1, 2025 Online Application: https://contemporaryperformancepractices.org/apply Fee to Participate or Apply: Free to apply Description Of Opportunity: CPP/Contemporary Performance Practices, (https://www.contemporaryperformancepractices.org), the annual summer intensive training program organized by WaxFactory (https://waxfactory.nyc ) is now […]

Opportunity: Open Call for Artists International Dance Encounter Amman (IDEA Festival) 2025 Where: Amman, Jordan When: Sept 25 – Oct 1, 2025 Deadline: Feb 15, 2025 Online Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PiBsuvPzhMt6viOzKHyVbj3r9hZwFoNJ/view?usp=sharing Fee to Participate or Apply: No Fee Description Of Opportunity: IDEA – International Dance Encounter Amman – Call for performances, artworks and artists Where: Amman, Jordan  […]

Opportunity: Collaborative Theatre Making MA/MFA at Rose Bruford College (London, UK) Where: Rose Bruford College – London, UK When: Fall 2025 Deadline: Rolling Online Application: Yes. See below for details. Fee to Participate or Apply: There are no application or audition fees. Description Of Opportunity: Collaborative Theatre Making MA/MFA Collaborative Theatre Making (CTM) empowers you […]

Opportunity: INHABIT Artist-in-Residence Where: Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Frankfurt am Main When: 2025/26 Deadline: 29 December 2024 Online Application: https://www.ae.mpg.de/en/research/inhabit-artist-in-residence.html Fee to Participate or Apply: – 0 Description Of Opportunity: The INHABIT Artist-in-Residence Program of the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics invites artists from various disciplines to collaborate with our team of […]

Opportunity: Open Call Bucharest Dance Hack – dance meets technology Where: Bucharest, Romania When: 7-11 April 2025 Deadline: 31st Dec 2024 Online Application: https://forms.gle/TzUqVXbUYxogfgfz8 Fee to Participate or Apply: 0 Description Of Opportunity: Developing Art (Romania), Taika Box, (Finland), and Central Europe Dance Theatre (Hungary), are calling for applications from artists, coders, designers, musicians, dancers,  […]

Opportunity: Open Call Mittelyoung 2025 Where: Cividale del Friuli (Udine), Italy When: from 15/06/2025 to 18/05/2025 Deadline: 12/02/2025 Online Application: www.mittelfest.org Fee to Participate or Apply: none Description Of Opportunity: An under30 Open Call for Italian, Central European and Balkan music, theatre, dance and circus projects, screened by a group of under30 curators who will […]

Opportunity: Online Spirit Dance Practices Where: Online – Zoom When: From January 2025 on… Deadline: Rolling Online Application: https://eventbuzz.co.il/lp/event/spiritdancepractice Fee to Participate or Apply: Fee Description Of Opportunity: Spirit Dance Practice – with Lilach Pnina Livne The method offers new practices of dance, reflection & philosophy for New-Relations with our body, our image, with each […]

Opportunity: Call for 4 Swiss and International dance makers Where: Mendrisio, Switzerland When: June 29 – July 6, 2025 Deadline: November 15, 2024 Online Application: https://www.ticinoindanza.com/en/call-2025 Fee to Participate or Apply: none Description Of Opportunity: From June 29 to July 6, 2025, Mendrisio will host the 11th edition of the Ticino in Danza Festival/Permanenza, an […]

Opportunity: Teatri Riflessi 10 – International Short Performance Competition Where: Zafferana Etnea, Sicily, Italy When: 17-19 July 2025 Deadline: 7 December 2024 (noon) Online Application: www.iterculture.eu/en/teatri-riflessi/tr10/competition/  Fee to Participate or Apply: 0 Description Of Opportunity: Teatri Riflessi has opened its call for short performances: live works no longer than 15 minutes of contemporary dance, theatre, […]

Opportunity: OPEN CALL FOR AUDITION | MA PERFORMANCE PRACTICES Where: ArtEZ University of the Arts, Arnhem, The NetherlandsWhen: September 2025Deadline: 12 January 2025Online Application: https://www.performancepractices.nl/practicalFee to Participate or Apply: Free application, for tuition fees please check this page: https://www.artez.nl/en/study-at-artez/financial-matters/tuition-fees Description Of Opportunity: Applications are now open for artist-researchers looking to join the MA Performance Practices […]

Opportunity: Workshop with Ron Daniels ( Royal Shakespeare Company) Where: Paris When: November 12 until November 22 Deadline: October 10 Online Application: Fee to Participate or Apply: yes Description Of Opportunity: Anglo-Brazilian director, 15 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company as artistic director of the Other Place Theatre (Stratford) and Honorary Associate Director of the […]

Opportunity: International Performing Arts Residency in Italy Where: Domicella, Naples When: from February 2025 Deadline: January 15 Online Application: Fee to Participate or Apply: Yes Description Of Opportunity: Kulturfactory is a residential program created by contemporary theater director Alessia Siniscalchi with the goal of linking artists from different parts of the world in order to create a […]

A 2 Year MFA in Theater/Performance 30 Minutes from NYCDeadline: January 1, 2025Apply 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 […]

Opportunity: Online Course “Eco-Performance: Connecting Performance Art and Environmentalism” Where: online When: October 7-28, 2024; Mondays 6-8PM CET Deadline: October 2, 2024 Fee to Participate or Apply: EUR 175 Description Of Opportunity: Eco-performance art has emerged as a valuable tool for negotiating humankind’s relationship to nature as we experience the devastating effects of the climate […]

Opportunity: Online course with Marilyn Arsem “Engaging the Viewer” Where: online When: October 1, 8, 15, and 29, Tuesdays 6-8PM CET Deadline: September 26, 2024 Fee to Participate or Apply: EUR 175 Description Of Opportunity: Who is your audience?  How do you engage with them in your work? What do you expect of them? What […]

Opportunity: Online workshop with VestAndPage “Performance-based Filmmaking” Where: online When: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 2024; Saturdays, 4-7PM CET Deadline: September 9, 2024 Fee to Participate or Apply: EUR 250 Description Of Opportunity: This intensive workshop with artists duo VestAndPage is dedicated to performance-based filmmaking’s conceptual, aesthetic, and practical aspects. This field exists […]

Opportunity: Dance Canvas: on Film – Call for submissions Where: Atlanta, GA When: March 20, 2025 Deadline: September 6, 2024 Online Application: https://www.dancecanvas.com/choreographic-opportunities Fee to Participate or Apply: $0 Description Of Opportunity: Dance Canvas: On Film will select up to 3 artists (choreographers, directors, filmmakers) to spend 6-months creating individual dance films. Selected artists will also […]

Opportunity: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theatre & Performance Where: SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts, Vancouver, Canada When: July 15, 2025 Deadline: November 4, 2024 Online Application: https://www.sfu.ca/sca/contact—us/employment.html Description Of Opportunity: Date posted: August 23, 2024 The School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in […]

Lugar Futuro - First Works offers young choreographers a chance to showcase their talents on a professional stage in Viseu, Portugal. This dance festival is dedicated to promoting new and fresh ideas in the world of dance.

Officine CAOS is looking for emerging artists to present their work in contemporary theatre, dance, performance, or multimedia art in Turin, Italy, from December 2024 to April 2025. The selected artists will get a performance space, technical equipment, free accommodation (for up to 4 people), and a reimbursement of up to €1,500.

Opportunity: 8th International Performance Art Exhibition in Sao Paulo – SerformanceP Where: São Paulo, Brazil When: November, 8-10 / 2024 Deadline: 10/10/2024 Online Application: bit.ly/serformancep2024 Fee to Participate or Apply: No Description Of Opportunity: Since 2015, SerformanceP promotes the production and enjoyment of performing arts in different formats. Annually, artists from around the world show […]

Opportunity: Online Course “The Virtual Self: Performance, Intersectionality and New Media Technologies” Where: online When: August 5-26, Mondays 6-8PM CET Deadline: July 31 Online Application: https://ecc-performanceart.eu/thevirtualself Fee to Participate or Apply: ERU 175 Description Of Opportunity: In the past decades, new forms of self-representation and new technologies have opened up entirely new possibilities for performance art. […]

The Course, which is free of charge, is part of the Societas Institute for Research and Applied Art, which brings together all the theoretical and empirical activities that take place at the main facility, the Comandini Theatre in Cesena. The Course is intended for Dance Interpreters, Choreographers, Performance Interpreters and Creators, Teachers of Movement and Directors of Workshops for Educational Departments.

Opportunity: 2024 6th Stray Birds Dance Platform SELECTION Open Call Where: Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center – Experimental Theatre, Taipei, Taiwan When: December 8-7, 2024 Deadline: June 30, 2024 (Sunday), 23:59 Online Application: https://forms.gle/GLuHYssooRANUCCm9 Fee to Participate or Apply: free Description Of Opportunity: Submissions should be solo or duet performances lasting 8 to 13 minutes. Please […]

In a world filled with the constant noise of social media, news, and competing media, making a genuine connection based on the values of your work and community can be challenging. To establish a strong foundation for your work, focus on effective communication tailored to various audiences. Know your field through key resources, research institutions, and funders aligning with your work. Develop a compelling artist's statement and concise bio, maintain an updated CV and website, build an active social media presence, and maintain an email list to keep your audience informed. These steps ensure your work is not only created but also recognized and appreciated.

Developing and maintaining an active email list is a crucial strategy for keeping your audience informed about your latest projects, upcoming events, and other relevant updates. Regular communication helps build a loyal following and keeps people engaged with your work. Here’s how to effectively create and manage your email list:

Maintaining an up-to-date CV is essential for every artist. Treat it as a living document you maintain as you go, keeping a Google Doc or Word document on your computer to make it an actively updateable repository of your work.

In the fast-paced world of social media, it’s essential to build a platform that is centered on your work, fosters community and supports the broader field. Here are five secrets to achieving this:

Opportunity: Open Call Where: Thessaloniki, Greece When: Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 Deadline: June 30th 2024 Online Application: https://forms.gle/9Rk68xZGVs5U6fgF7 Fee to Participate or Apply: 0 Description Of Opportunity: The international Eye’s Walk Digital Festival and the MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art embark on a unique collaboration: The quite new Thessaloniki International Digital Arts Festival (THEDAF) is sought to […]

Opportunity: TWAIN_direzioniAltre 2024 AWARD Where: Supercinema Tuscania, Via della Scrofa, Tuscania, VT, Italia When: 24th August 2024 – 25th August 2024 Deadline: 20th May 2024 Fee to Participate or Apply: Free Description Of Opportunity: CALL FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR ARTISTIC RESIDENCE WITH CONTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION FOR UNDER35 ARTISTS DEADLINE: 20 MAY […]

The Prague Quadrennial invites submissions for its symposium on 'Technologies' in performance design, set for October 16-17, 2024, in Prague. Proposals, which address the current and expanded use of technologies in the field, are due by April 20, 2024. Participation is free, with possibilities for papers and flash talks.