!!! OPEN CALL for artists connected to Norway !!!

Our members Bærum Kulturhus are inviting applicants for an OPEN CALL for the National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus!

Dance South-East Norway is delighted to announce our open call for participants for the National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus. The programme is a direct part of our contemporary circus development, and is supported by Talent Norge and Sparebankstiftelsen DNB. The National Programme for Contemporary Circus is directed at circus makers and aims to strengthen the artists’ proficiency and skill in developing stage performances. Furthermore, the programme aims to strengthen the participants carreer through national and international networking as well as mentoring in how to develop a sustainable career.

The programme is aimed at contemporary circus makers who have a professional education or can document sufficient professional work as an artist over a minimum three year period.

The National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus aims to strengthen contemporary circus in Norway and is open for professional circus makers who can demonstrate a connection to the Norwegian Circus field.

Application deadline is March 2nd 2026, CET 13:00

Read more about the application here: https://www.baerumkulturhus.no/en/the-house/dans-sorost-norge/nasjonalt-talentprogram-for-nysirkus/

Photo credit: Tomas Lauvland Pettersen