Open for Apply: 2025 Mentorship Program - Bounce is open for all

  • Award, Competition, new opportunity type
  • United Kingdom
  • Fully Funding Type
  • Ended
https://www.circostrada.org
  March 11, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized organization Circostrada is accepting project proposals for its 2025 Mentorship Program - Bounce from contemporary circus and outdoor arts professionals, who are seeking to enhance their creative, collaborative, and business skills while critically reflecting on fair practices and working conditions in their professional environment. The international selection committee will select up to five artists who must attend the kick-off event on May 26-27 as part of FRESH STREET at the Out There Arts Festival in Great Yarmouth, UK. They will also be required to participate in the wrap-up session during the Circostrada Annual General Meeting in June 2026 in Sibiu, Romania.

About Organizer

Circostrada is a European network dedicated to contemporary circus and outdoor arts, established in 2003 to strengthen these sectors and enhance their recognition globally. Serving as a key partner for its members, it also plays a vital role in connecting with culture departments across European institutions.

Details

 

Example of contemporary circus and outdoor arts proposals includes:

  • Production of a festival programming; 

  • Editorial projects (print and digital); 

  • Development of a cultural centre programming; 

  • Production of academic events (laboratories, symposiums, hackathons, etc.); 

  • Development and production of residencies. 

Eligibility:

  • Professionals from the contemporary circus and outdoor arts disciplines with four to ten years of professional experience, residing in Creative Europe-eligible countries can apply for this mentorship program

Project/event location:

  • Great Yarmouth, UK

Participation fee:

  • Participation is free

Award/prize: 

  • Mentorship program

  • On-site and online workshops

  • Accommodation

  • Participation in the Circostrada General Meeting

  • Opportunity to engage with the SPARK Participatory Research Lab on Fair Practices and Equitable Working Conditions with the Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) led by five performing arts networks

Application requirements:

  • Online application form

  • CV/portfolio in English (max. 1 page)

  • Artist statement

  • Project proposal (images and description in PDF file)

  • Motivational letter


The submission closes:

  • 3 April, 2025

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Award, Competition, new opportunity type
Event Location
United Kingdom
Deadline
03 April, 2025
Funding Type
Fully
Applicant Country
United Kingdom
Open to
Worldwide