Moving Identities is calling for applications from performing arts groups (performance dance and theatre) based in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Spain, or Latvia to explore the themes of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Europe during cross-border residencies, creative exchanges, mentoring, and workshops (from September 2025 to June 2026).
Moving Identities is a residency exchange programme led by performing arts venues and organisations across Europe. The project offers the opportunity for artists to develop a project idea and artistic vision through three paid residencies: one in their country of residence, and two abroad with the partner venues.
The group can be three to five people (depending on the country, see guidelines for more details).
Residencies are scheduled for October, November and March and the meetings and seminars are scheduled for September, February and May. Mentoring sessions run throughout the year. Applicants commit to a total of three residencies of 10 days (countries, dates and venues are fixed in advance). All international residencies include an additional two travel days on top of the residency workdays. The programme is committed to a sustainable practice and will prioritise slow travel where possible.
Support
- A total fee of 4,000 EUR per artist in the group, as well as per diems for all international residencies.
- Three residencies of 10 days each, one in the country of residence, and two at Moving Identities international partner venues.
- International travel, accommodation and insurance expenses
- A work-sharing event at each of the residencies.
- An exchange with a host artist at each of the international residencies.
- Mentoring from Moving Identities partners.
- Online seminars and artist meetings.
- A strategy facilitator at the end of the residency year to future work/projects.
- Promotional material.
