Organizer Information
The Circus Residential Network 2026 is initiated and coordinated by a consortium of established Croatian and regional cultural organizations dedicated to the development of contemporary circus and outdoor arts. The network is led by Cirkorama Association (Zagreb) in collaboration with Cirkus Kolektiv and ROOM 100 (Split), Prostor Plus (Rijeka), Čarobnjakov šešir (Pula), K.V.A.R.K. (Križevci), and Kućni Kolektiv (Klanjec). Together, these organizations form a decentralized residency platform that shares spatial, technical, and human resources across Croatia, with the aim of strengthening the regional contemporary circus scene through research-based creation, mentorship, and public engagement.
Title & Description
Circus Residential Network 2026 – Regional Residencies for Contemporary Circus & Outdoor Arts
The Circus Residential Network 2026 is an open call for regional contemporary circus artists and collectives to develop new works in progress through supported artistic residencies across eight professional venues in Croatia. The program focuses on projects that are still in the creation phase, offering artists time, space, mentorship, and structured feedback to advance their artistic and dramaturgical development. Residencies emphasize innovation, critical thinking, interdisciplinarity, and audience engagement, culminating in a public work-in-progress presentation and guided discussion.
Categories
- Contemporary Circus
- Outdoor Arts
- Interdisciplinary Performance
- Circus Dramaturgy
- Physical and Movement-Based Arts
Eligibility
This call is open to regional artists and collectives working in contemporary circus and outdoor arts from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo. Applicants may apply as individuals or collectives. Only projects in development (short forms or full-length performances) are eligible; finished productions are not accepted. There is no stated age limit.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Travel costs, accommodation, and per diems
- Access to professional rehearsal spaces and technical conditions
- Organization of a public work-in-progress presentation
- Guided feedback session with audiences
- Multi-day laboratory focused on circus dramaturgy
- Mentorship in production and project development
- Online training on preparing project proposals
Up to 7 residencies will be supported, each lasting up to 15 days, to be completed by the end of 2026.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed online application form
- Project description (work in progress)
- Information about the artist(s) or collective
- Artistic CV(s)
- Optional visual or video materials relevant to the project
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 January 2026
- Results Announcement: By 30 January 2026
- Residency Period: Throughout 2026 (dates vary by venue)
Location
Zagreb, Croatia
Additional Details
Applicants may submit the same project to multiple venues and cities. One individual may be involved as a co-author in more than one application. Each residency concludes with a mandatory public presentation and audience feedback session.