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OPEN CALL: CIRCUNSTRUCTION #15

Circusstad Rotterdam

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Closes

July 31, 2027

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Circunstruction is a residency programme supporting emerging circus talent to develop a new circus performance concept and create the first weeks of the performance, with presentations on 21 April and during Circusstad Festival from 28 April to 2 May 2027. The programme includes professional development workshops and aims to bridge the gap between circus education and the professional field.

Who it is for

Emerging circus artists and companies who have graduated from Codarts or Fontys or have professional circus experience, based in or around the Netherlands, preferably Rotterdam.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

open to all

Where

Rotterdam, Netherlands

When

July 31, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Concept development support, a budget of approximately €2,000–€4,000 for 1–3 artists for 2–3 weeks of creation and performances, plus a small budget for travel, costumes, props and set design, workshops in dramaturgy, budgeting, fundraising and marketing, feedback from field professionals, and a performance slot at Circusstad Festival in May 2027 with possible presentation at the Dutch Circus Show

What you need to apply

  • Idea for the content of a new circus performance and interest in deepening your idea/theme in correlation to your target audience
  • Proof of graduation from Codarts or Fontys or documentation of professional circus experience
  • Google Form completion in English or Dutch

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://forms.gle/eb1WMTY4LfGRNk9D6