Visibility and support are provided to the artists at each step of our selection.

circusnext covers all transport, accommodation and meals costs for all activities. 

For pre-selected projects

• Artistic Laboratory at a Platform member’s venue abroad (outside the country of application) 

Each lab gathers 8 to 9 pre-selected authors from different countries for 10 days and is facilitated by an experienced artist. The main goal is to bring authors to work collectively on each other’s projects.   

For Finalists projects

• € 3,000 grant  
• European residency and work-in-progres showcase opportunities at circusnext Platform members’ venues
• Encounters with European professionals  
• A 20-min on-stage presentation of artistic research in front of European professionals in Paris at Théâtre de la Cité Internationale, during the Selection of Laureates event

For Laureate projects

• A 20-min on-stage presentation of artistic research in front of general audience in Paris at Théâtre de la Cité internationale, during the “circusnext Revelations” event
• One year of possible opportunities for residencies, touring & networking at circusnext Platform members venues