Bounce 2026 - Apply now!

BOUNCE - APPLY NOW!

WHO CAN APPLY? 

1. Professionals from the contemporary circus and outdoor arts sectors residing preferably in Creative Europe eligible countries;
2. The candidate must have between 4 to 10 years of professional experience in the contemporary circus and outdoor arts fields;
3. The candidate must be working in the field of contemporary circus or outdoor arts and have a specific project as the focus for this programme. 

You will be asked to upload a CV that must be written in English and cannot exceed 1 page. Any material about your current project (photos, note of intent, mocks-up etc.) must be collected and sent as one pdf. attached. 

Bounce is dedicated to contemporary circus and outdoor arts professionals who wish to expand their creative, relational and business capacities, and reflect on their professional environment in the light of the topic of fair practices and working conditions.

*The programme DOES NOT accept artistic projects nor proposals dedicated to touring or creating new shows.

Example of contemporary circus and outdoor arts proposals that can be submitted (non-exhaustive list): 

• Production of a festival programming; 
• Editorial projects (print and digital); 
• Development of a cultural centre programming; 
• Production of academic events (laboratories, symposiums, hackathons, etc.); 
• Development and production of residencies. 

More information on who can apply here.

For any question contact Coline Etesse: coline.etesse@artcena.fr

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15.02.2026 - Midnight (CET) 

If your application is selected, your presence will be required at the kick-off event on June 22-23 in the frame of the Circostrada Annual General Meeting in Sibiu, Romania (24-26 June, 2026) co-organised with Radu Stanca National Theatre Sibiu, in the frame of FITS - Sibiu International Theater Festival and its SIPAM (Sibiu International Performing Arts Market) (from June 22-25, 2026), and in the frame of the Circostrada Annual General Meeting in October 2027 in Tunis, Tunisia for the wrap-up session.