Artist in Residence is a residency programme offering space, time, and support to research, experiment, develop existing projects, or initiate new creative processes in Split, Croatia.

Alongside workspace and technical support, the residency provides opportunities to connect with local audiences through a work-in-progress presentation and post-show discussion, as well as to share knowledge through workshops and other educational activities.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗦
• Workspace and technical support
• Work-in-progress presentation
• Audience discussion
• Media visibility and promotion
• Documentation of the creative process and performance material
• Financial support of up to €1000 for travel, accommodation, and production costs

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬?
Artists and collectives from Europe working in contemporary circus who are developing new performances, artistic projects, works in progress, research-based processes, or interdisciplinary collaborations.

Applications are welcome from projects at every stage of development, from early artistic research and initial concepts to advanced production phases. We especially encourage projects that include workshops, masterclasses, or other knowledge-sharing activities for amateur and professional contemporary circus practitioners.

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬
Split, Croatia • Up to 14 days • January–October 2027

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔
Innovation and originality • Critical thinking • Artistic and social engagement • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Potential for further development and presentation

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘
20 July 2026, 11:59 PM CEST

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: August 2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc05h2p351FjE_lbsjt-inQ4tZQOqkDlq7nZdomYsjjpIAQSw/viewform

More info:
https://www.cirkus-kolektiv.org/rezidencije-residencies-1
cirkuskolektiv@gmail.com

Good luck!
Cirkus Kolektiv Team