Workshop Foundation’s OPEN CALL
for artists active in the Hungarian contemporary dance scene
LLB3 Coproductions
In the framework of the 4-year Life Long Burning (LLB) – Futures Lost and Found project, supported by Creative Europe programme of the European Union
What is Life Long Burning?
LLB is a multi-annual cooperation project implemented by 12 partner organizations. In addition to the coordinator danceWEB (AT), the partnership comprises dance houses, festivals, choreographic centers and networks as well as production houses. http://www.lifelongburning.eu/
Please note: Decision will be made parallelly with the Creative Crossroads Cycle 2 selection. You may apply for both calls, however please keep in mind that the opportunities will be offered to two different applicants.
What we offer?
• a one time 4 000 EUR coproduction fee (net amount, against invoice) for 1 selected production;
• promotion of the production on the platforms of Life Long Burning and within the network.
Criteria to meet if selected:
• the production must have either a work-in-progress presentation or a premiere until 30th November 2026;
• display of the support on all promotional materials according to PR guidelines to be provided by WSF;
• provide text, photo and video material about the co-production until 5th December 2026 to be published on the LLB website and in the LLB newsletter and to keep WSF up to date about premiere and further touring dates.
Who can apply?
• emerging or mid-career artists;
• be actively working and present in the contemporary dance scene in Hungary;
• have a professional background and experience, as well as a long-term commitment as a creative artist in the field of contemporary dance in Hungary.
How can you apply?
You can find the main application site here, and the downloadable application form here.
The application form contains the necessary information to be submitted. Please read it in due time!
Deadline for application: 31st January 2026 (midnight)
Applicants will be informed by: 15th February 2026
The following aspects will be considered:
• Concept: could it be interesting in Hungary and abroad as well?
• The amount to which the co-production support could contribute to the artist’s plans at this point of their career
• Fit between the artists plans and LLB’s mission
• Professional background of the applicant
• Realistic budget plan
• Clarity and feasibility of the artistic plans
• Quality of the materials provided in the application
• Decision will be made parallelly with the Creative Crossroads Cycle 2 selection. You may apply for both calls, however please keep in mind that the opportunities will be offered to two different applicants.
More information: Brigitta Kovács brigi.wsf@gmail.com, www.lifelongburning.eu, www.wsf.hu
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