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ARTiculating artistic methodologies of Nordics and Baltics

February 18, 2026 | by

We are welcoming applicants for artist shadowing and peer-to-peer exchanges within the project ARTiculate Nordic and Baltic Circus Arts !

The project aims to recognise and articulate the artistic circus knowledge emerging in the Nordic & Baltic region. It offers opportunities for circus practitioners to share perspectives on artistic methods, approaches, and values. The project is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund.

 

Who can apply?

  • Circus creators from or based in the Nordic-Baltic region,
  • you should be a practising artist with experience in working with contemporary circus,
  • you should have a creative methodology that you are applying to your own work. This is needed to ensure reciprocity of the process and a possible support in the methodology articulation,
  • The language of the project is English; to ensure good communication during the project, a good command of English is necessary. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
  • Artists can travel to their host organisations from anywhere in Europe. 
 

What we offer 

The project covers: travel support, accommodation, per diem, and participation stipend.

Terms apply: please read the individual calls for details. 

How to apply

Send your application to the individual calls at the links below, please check the dates of each event as they NOT happening at the same time: 
 

Cirkus Syd (SE) – Shadowing Experience with Hanna Moisala (FI) : https://forms.gle/hKv1EUBArwc9HT4FA

 

CIRKO (FI) – Shadowing Experience with Blind Gut Company (FI): https://forms.gle/NiK271aPfkt6yYpAA

 

DYNAMO (DK) – Peer-to-peer exchange: https://forms.gle/MXz4CffgdBtB3FWC8

 

You’re welcome to apply to more than one open call. Applicants may submit multiple applications, provided they meet the criteria for each call.

 
 

What is the focus of this project?

 
At the core of this project is the concept of creative methodology within contemporary circus. We understand a creative methodology as any approach, strategy or framework that enables artists to express themselves in non-verbal ways, to explore and develop a creative practice. Methodological aspects can be: structure of the creative process, artistic tools employed,  format, themes, models of working, a system of methods, approaches, and creative values. 
 

Participants will be invited to articulate their methods, translating methods into written, digital or other mediums. Participants will engage in shadowing or peer-to-peer exchange, participate in public and private discussion sessions, hold a diary, and participate in live-streamed panel discussions.

 

Shadowing and peer-to-peer exchange

 

The central events of this project are two types of events: shadowing and peer-to-peer exchange. Although similar in their format, the difference in their intentions creates a different predisposition for the participants. There will be three separate open calls for these events, and they will be hosted by Cirkus Syd (SE), DYNAMO (DK) and Cirko (FI).

 

Shadowing

Potential participants are invited to apply to shadow another artist’s residency process for one week. During this time, the participants will observe, document and discuss the artistic methodology with the artist in residence. The aim is to spark discussions and exchange of knowledge. After the shadowing, the participants will articulate their own existing or future artistic process or methodology. Tools to guide the knowledge exchange will be provided to support this process.  Shadowing experiences will take place in Cirkus Syd (SE) and Cirko (FI). We will select one participant for each hosting organisation. 

 

Peer-to-peer exchange

In the peer-to-peer exchange, two artists spend a week together in a designated workspace, exchanging methodologies and reflecting on the ideas that shape their creative processes. This format challenges the participants to articulate their methodology and creative process to another artist, in a reciprocal approach, with a focus on dialogue, reflection, and shared learning. Through conversations, feedback, and practical exercises, artists sharpen their language around creation. Tools for knowledge exchange will be provided to support this process.The peer-to-peer exchange experience will take place in DYNAMO (DK). We will select two participants for this exchange. 

 

Timeline: 

16th March: Deadline to apply 

31 March: response is given

 

Assessment group

The applications will be evaluated by representatives from project partner organisations:

Lina B. Frank and Rumiko Otsuka (Cirkus Syd), Evelina Wagner (Circle of Arts), Ida Nørgaard (DYNAMO), Jarkko Lehmus (Cirko), Monika Citvaraitė-Lansbergienė (Teatronas)

 

Find out more about the project in here

 

Contact: 

For questions regarding this application process and the project, contact BNCN Coordinator Elvīra Avota at info@balticnordiccircus.com
 

Project is supported by Nordic Culture Fund. In Lithuania our activities are financed by Lithuanian Council for Culture