IN SITU: Platform Programme for Emerging Artists Working in Non-conventional Venues

Starting from 2025, the IN SITU network will launch PLATFORM, a four year programme to identify and support 200 emerging artists. It proposes a support platform to develop artistic creations at the European level in public spaces and non-conventional venues. IN SITU is led by Lieux Publics, National Center for Art in Public Space and European production hub, located in the Cité des arts de la rue in Marseille, France.

Eligibility:

This call is for projects that aim to be presented to an audience around mid-2026. This time frame is an indication of the level of development of the projects the call wants to identify. For more details on the eligibility criteria and priorities of the call, see below.

The first open call targets 65 emerging artists working in non-conventional venues. The application form will be available starting from 1 January 2025.

Five immersive labs will be organised, each to accommodate 13 of the 65 artists selected through this call. The costs covered for the participation in the immersive lab include: a participation fee of around 1 500 €, plus travel, meals, and accommodation.

Three cycles will be organised throughout the 4 years of the project, each of them welcoming and actively supporting 65 artists selected through curated calls for applications.

The first segment of each cycle offers the following to all selected artists:

An online preparation and training programme focusing on artistic creation in public space. Five immersive labs to benefit from the expertise of IN SITU members, work with them on their artistic projects and connect with artists and professionals. A peer-to-peer programme building on the knowledge of experienced IN SITU artists. After a second selection, the second segment supports 10 to 15 projects out of the 65 supported in the first segment with the following:

A tailor-made path of residencies and dissemination opportunities. A direct production grant. The organisation of an IN SITU FOCUS showcasing IN SITU emerging artists at the occasion of international festivals in Spain, Kosovo and Austria.

Website linkhttps://www.in-situ.info/open-call-1