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Circus / Acrobatics Open Calls

Open calls for Circus / Acrobatics artists — 18 active grants, residencies and exhibitions with checked deadlines, entry fees and what the funding covers. Updated daily.

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18 active listings for Circus / Acrobatics, tagged by how each programme describes the practices it accepts. Add your works to your portfolio, and Call Match checks how well they fit each call’s brief.

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Funarte Aberta 2026 — Free Venue Occupation: Complexo Funarte Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte)

Funarte

The Programa Funarte Aberta, in its third edition, gives artists and cultural agents from all over Brazil free and democratic access to the venues of Funarte, the national arts foundation; it consists of five calls, one per venue complex.

30 Apr 2027Free use of Funarte venues; box office to the artist

Complexo Funarte Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte)

GrantPartial Funding

Munich Contemporary Circus Funding 2027 — up to €15,000 for Circus and Object Theatre Projects

Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München

The Kulturreferat (Department of Arts and Culture) of the City of Munich funds artists and free groups through competitions, grants and residencies; Public Art München is its programme for temporary art in public space.

15 Nov 2026Up to €15,000 per year

Munich, Germany

GrantPartial Funding

Konstnärsnämnden Project Grants for Dance and Circus 2027 — New Works, Methods and Ideas

Konstnärsnämnden

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee funds artistic development projects by dancers, choreographers and circus artists based in Sweden — new works, methods and ideas starting in 2027.

5 Nov 2026Project budget (no fixed ceiling)

Sweden

OtherPartial Funding

OPEN Festival 2027 Call for Artists — Street Theatre and Contemporary Circus in Mantova (4–6 June 2027): Fee, Accommodation, €500 Audience Prize

Fondazione Umberto Artioli Mantova Capitale Europea dello Spettacolo

Annual call for the emerging-companies section of OPEN Festival, Mantova's urban theatre and nouveau cirque festival.

7 Jan 2027Symbolic fee + €500 audience prize

Mantova, Italy

FellowshipPartial Funding

Arts Council of Wales Creative Steps for Individuals — £500–7,500 for Career Development of Diverse, Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists

Arts Council of Wales

The Arts Council of Wales (Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru) is the Welsh Government-sponsored body that funds and develops the arts in Wales, distributing Welsh Government and National Lottery funds; funding pages and applications are bilingual (Welsh and English).

10 Feb 2027£500–7,500 plus access costs

Wales, United Kingdom

GrantPartial Funding

Circuscentrum Open Call — Join the Flemish Delegation to FRESH CIRCUS #6 in Stockholm (17–20 Feb 2027), up to €500 Support per Participant

Circuscentrum

Mobility support for Flemish circus professionals to attend Circostrada's FRESH CIRCUS conference.

20 Nov 2026Up to €500 per participant (max. 10)

Stockholm, Sweden (FRESH CIRCUS #6 / CirkusExpo)

ResidencyFully Funded

Villa Bloch × Cité internationale des arts — Performing Arts Residency in Poitiers 2027

Cité internationale des arts

A follow-on residency for former residents of the Cité: the City of Poitiers hosts performing artists at Villa Bloch, a house and garden given to the city, for three or six months. Most of the time is for making work; outreach with local audiences takes up no more than thirty per cent of the stay.

30 Oct 2026€1,250/month + housing and workspace

Poitiers, France (Villa Bloch)

FAQ

What counts as Circus / Acrobatics here?

This includes programs that explicitly specify Circus / Acrobatics as the main or one of the priority mediums, ranging from specialized contests to interdisciplinary open calls.

Are digital works or performance documentation accepted?

Yes, when they meet the call’s submission rules — each listing spells out the formats and sizes the organiser asks for.

Do residencies provide specialized equipment for Circus / Acrobatics?

Specialised residencies often offer equipped studios, print presses, darkrooms, labs or technical help — listed with each programme’s facilities.

How do I demonstrate experience in Circus / Acrobatics?

Provide a cohesive portfolio of 5-10 recent works, with descriptions detailing the concept, dimensions, and materials used.

Are there material grants specifically for Circus / Acrobatics?

Yes. Production grants often set aside a budget for materials and new work — each listing shows the award and what it covers.