Mophradat Residency for Performing Artists

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Mophradat Residency for Performing Artists

Brief Description:
Mophradat, in collaboration with Kunstencentrum BUDA and NEXT festival in Belgium, offers a three-week residency for performing artists from the Arab world. The residency, scheduled for October/November 2025, provides facilities and artistic support at BUDA for finalizing a new performance, which will premiere at the NEXT festival.

Information and Application Details:

  • Residency Period: October/November 2025.
  • Theme: Contemporary, experimental, and progressive performing arts.
  • Application Deadline: February 1, 2025.
  • More Information: Mophradat Residency Details.

Eligibility:

  • Open to performing artists from the Arab world.
  • Applicants must work with contemporary forms of performance.
  • Projects in classical theatre, community theatre, or classical Western dance (e.g., ballet) are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be in the final development phase of their projects by September 2025.

Theme:

  • Focuses on experimental forms and progressive discourses in performing arts.

How to Apply:

  • Submit an application through Mophradat’s official website.
  • Include project details, confirmed co-producers, and/or a financing plan.

Submission Requirements:

  • Projects must be in the final stages of development.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of co-producers and a financing plan, as the residency only partially funds production costs.

Selection Process:

  • Selection is based on originality, alignment with contemporary forms, and readiness for completion by the residency period.

Program Benefits or Awards:

  • Travel and visa costs for up to four individuals (artist + three collaborators).
  • Per diem and honoraria.
  • Contribution to project production costs.
  • Presentation fee for the performance at NEXT festival.
  • Access to BUDA’s facilities and support, including logistical, technical, and artistic feedback.

Contact and Resources:

Artist FeeHonorariumProduction budgetResidencyTravel costs