Looking for your next artistic adventure? The Villa Albertine Performing Arts team has curated an international list of calls for applications for artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or an emerging talent, your next opportunity awaits here! Learn more today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want to share your opportunities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your venue offers opportunities in dance, theater, circus, puppetry, or other theatrical forms, feel free to share them with us! This page will be updated regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n The Fonds de mobilit\u00e9 ultramarins<\/strong> are grants from the Minist\u00e8re de la Culture<\/em> aimed at encouraging the mobility of artists and cultural professionals to and from the French overseas territories in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean regions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Launched in 2020, the Fonds de mobilit\u00e9 Cara\u00efbes<\/strong> and the Fonds de mobilit\u00e9 Indianoc\u00e9anique<\/strong> support the circulation and international visibility of overseas artists.<\/p>\n The Caribbean Fund<\/strong> supports mobility within the Caribbean region, as well as travel to the United States, Canada, and Brazil.<\/p>\n Eligible applicants include: Eligibility conditions vary by region (Caribbean vs. Indian Ocean), but generally applicants must:<\/strong> The fund provides financial support in the form of:<\/p>\n \u2022 Travel allowance for individuals<\/strong> (transport, insurance, visas): up to \u20ac2,200 per mobility project<\/strong> Support is paid in a single instalment upon approval.<\/p>\n 2026 cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n Fonds de mobilit\u00e9 Cara\u00efbes<\/strong> Fonds de mobilit\u00e9 Indianoc\u00e9anique<\/strong> more informations<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t Courants du monde<\/em> is a short-term program for international cultural professionals wishing to develop a cultural cooperation project with French partners and to better understand the French cultural landscape.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n What does the program offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A 9-day tailor-made stay in France Deadline: <\/strong>March 15, 2026 (midnight, Paris time)<\/strong><\/p>\n Application guidelines are available in English and can be downloaded from the website.<\/p>\n For more information<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t Open Call \u2013 Spring 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n The Fondation Fiminco expands its mission with La Fabrique des Arts<\/em>, a multidisciplinary residency open to French and international artists and craftspeople. Located in Romainville (Greater Paris), the Foundation offers a unique creative ecosystem bringing together artists, galleries, and cultural partners across 50,000 m\u00b2 dedicated to contemporary creation.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n The open call is addressed to French and international artists and craftspeople working in the fields of visual arts, crafts, dance, music, design, cinema, literature, research, writing, or curating, with no age limit.<\/p>\n What does the residency offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n Residency periods (2026):<\/strong> Application deadline:<\/strong> Spring 2026 (exact date TBC)<\/p>\n For more information and to apply, please visit this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n The Centre national de la danse and the Cit\u00e9 internationale des arts invite choreographers of all nationalities, living and working outside France, to apply for a three-month artistic residency in Paris and Pantin.<\/p>\n Residency periods:<\/strong> Selected artists will benefit from dedicated artistic support and mentorship throughout the residency. The programme also includes international transportation (visa, travel insurance, and flights), a monthly living allowance of 1,000\u20ac, and a production grant of 1,500\u20ac.<\/p>\n Eligibility:<\/strong> Required application materials:<\/strong> Application deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0July 1st, 2025 For more information, click HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t The CCN Nantes offers an annual program called \u201cAccueil Studio\u201d, dedicated to supporting innovative choreographers and dance companies. How to Apply<\/strong> Required Documents<\/strong> For more details, please contact accueil.studio@ccnn.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t The Cit\u00e9 internationale des arts and the Institut fran\u00e7ais are launching the 2026 edition of their joint residency program, offering a unique opportunity for artists and cultural professionals from around the world.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong> What does the program offer?<\/strong> How does it work?<\/strong> Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline: October 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information and to apply, please visit this page.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t For its ninth edition, Danse \u00c9largie continues to explore all forms of movement, both on stage and in public spaces. Created in 2010 by Boris Charmatz, Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, and the Fondation d\u2019entreprise Herm\u00e8s, the competition opens the stage of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Ville\u2013Sarah Bernhardt and the Place du Ch\u00e2telet to creators from all disciplines. Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n The competition is open to artists of all nationalities, with no age limit, from all artistic backgrounds (dance, theatre, music, visual arts, architecture, design, etc.). Projects must involve at least 3 performers and last no more than 10 minutes. This event will take place on June 6 and 7, 2026, on the main stage of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Ville\u2013Sarah Bernhardt in Paris and at Place du Ch\u00e2telet (rehearsals on June 4 and 5, 2026).<\/p>\n What does the program offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n Three prizes will be awarded:<\/p>\n Each finalist also receives a \u20ac2,000 grant to support travel and production costs.<\/p>\n How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications are reviewed by a selection committee\u00a0composed of partner institutions.<\/p>\n Between 15 and 20 finalists\u00a0will be chosen to perform on June 6 and 7, 2026.<\/p>\n Application deadline:<\/strong> January 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM (UTC+2)<\/p>\n For more information and to apply, please visit this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t The Commune of Saint-Denis and the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des 3T are once again joining forces for the second edition of this residency call, taking place from November 2 to 7, 2026. It is intended for professional performing artists who are currently producing a new creation or developing an artistic research and experimentation project that will lead to a future work.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is open to all performing artists (theatre, dance, performance art, multidisciplinary, etc.); however, applicants submitting a purely musical creation project are not eligible.<\/p>\n What does the program offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n The selected artist will receive:<\/p>\n How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des 3T team and the Cultural Affairs Department of Saint-Denis.<\/p>\n Application deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications must be submitted\u00a0by Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n The winner will be selected the week\u00a0of February 16, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0for the residency in the fall of 2026.<\/p>\n For more information and to apply, please visit this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tWho can apply?<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Associations
\u2022 Private companies
\u2022 Local public enterprises
\u2022 Research organizations
\u2022 Individuals<\/p>\n
\u2022 Be based in or have strong professional ties to eligible territories (e.g., Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Mayotte, La R\u00e9union, countries of the Caribbean AEC, or Indian Ocean partner countries), AND
\u2022 Have been residing and professionally active there for at least 5 years (for individuals and organizations), where specified.<\/p>\nWhat does the program offer?<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Project support for organizations<\/strong>: up to \u20ac8,000 per year<\/strong> (covering several individual mobilities)<\/p>\nDeadline<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Deadline: 15 March 2026, 23:59 (Paris time)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u2022 Deadline: 15 April 2026, 23:59 (Paris time)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Experienced international cultural professionals, French- or English-speaking, who are available to take part in the program from October 6 to 14, 2026<\/strong>, and who are currently engaged (or about to be engaged) in a cultural project with French partners.
Artists, students, teachers, researchers and staff of the French cultural network abroad are not eligible.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Professional meetings with French cultural institutions
\u2022 Support for the development of a cooperation project<\/p>\n\n
\n\u2022 Access to fully equipped workshops (ceramics, 3D printing, screen printing, engraving, textiles, photography, etc.)
\n\u2022 A production grant (from \u20ac1,250 to \u20ac5,000 depending on the residency length)
\n\u2022 Professional support and networking opportunities with Paris-based institutions
\n\u2022 Travel reimbursement (up to \u20ac300 within Europe \/ \u20ac800 outside Europe)
\n\u2022 Optional French language courses for international residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\u2022 Be available for the entire duration of the selected residency
\n\u2022 Submit a complete application in French or English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nResidencies of 3, 6, or 10 months<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\nPAST OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\n– January\u2013March 2026
\n– March\u2013May 2026<\/p>\n
\n– Reside outside of France
\n– Be at least 25 years old
\n– Have at least three years of professional artistic activity
\n– Have completed at least one choreographic project<\/p>\n
\n– Completed online application form
\n– Detailed resume
\n– Project proposal for the residency
\n– Portfolio with photos and documentation of previous work<\/p>\n
\nResults announced:\u00a0October 2025<\/p>\n
\nThis initiative provides residency opportunities, enabling artists to develop their projects not only at CCN Nantes but also in collaboration with a network of creative spaces across the region. Throughout the residency, artists have the chance to present works-in-progress, inviting the public to experience and engage with the creative process.<\/p>\n
\nSubmit your application before September 15, 2025, to: accueil.studio@ccnn.fr<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 The application form (download HERE<\/a>)
\n\u2013 A presentation file describing your project and your company
\n\u2013 A provisional production budget
\n\u2013 A rehearsal and creation schedule
\n\u2013 Video links to your most recent works<\/p>\n
\nThis program is open to artists and cultural professionals who have lived outside France for at least five years and wish to develop a research or creative project in Paris. Residencies last three, six, or nine months, and will take place between April 2026 and April 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nThe laureates will have the chance to work on their projects in the heart of Paris, at the Cit\u00e9 internationale des arts. The program covers all artistic disciplines, including:<\/p>\n\n
\nApplicants must be supported by one or more associated partners (such as a French cultural network abroad or a cultural organization) who will assist with the application process and cover international travel and residency allowance.<\/p>\n\n
\nThis edition is organized in collaboration with the Cndc d\u2019Angers, La Com\u00e9die de Valence, and the Ballet de Lorraine.<\/p>\n\n
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