OPEN CALL: REZIDENČNÍ POBYTY V CO.LABS 2026 - Performing arts

About the Open Call

CO.LABS is opening a call for artists and creative collectives in the performing arts field for residency stays throughout 2026. The program offers two forms of residencies: creative residencies and regenerative residencies. Creative Residency Stays: Period: January–December 2026. These residencies are for the development of original work, research, and rehearsals, with an emphasis on process, participation, experimentation, and sharing with professional and wider audiences. Offered are internal CO.LABS studios with technical facilities (year-round) and CO.LABS_park – an open outdoor space (May–October). Accommodation for individuals or collectives, technical equipment, production assistance, and communication and promotional support through CO.LABS channels are provided. Duration: 2–4 weeks (recommended minimum 2 weeks for output promotion). A publicly shared output is expected but not mandatory. Regenerative Residency Stays: Period: April–September 2026. These residencies reflect the need for mental and physical renewal, slowing down, and rest. They are not conditioned by creation or public output and serve as a space for personal or professional regeneration. This type of residency is for individuals. Offered are space for a peaceful stay in the inspiring environment of CO.LABS, access to internal studios and/or CO.LABS_park (May–October), and accommodation during the residency. Duration: max. 1 week.

What is Offered

Space for work (internal studios, outdoor park), accommodation for individuals/collectives, technical equipment, production assistance, communication and promotional support.

Requirements

This call is intended for artists, researchers, and creative collectives working in the fields of physical theater, contemporary dance, and new drama, both local and international.

How to Apply

Fill out the application form, stating: whether you are applying for a creative or regenerative residency, project concept or motivation/need for the stay, your portfolio and/or CV, desired dates for the residency, and a proposal for a public output (for creative residencies). The application form is available at: https://forms.gle/UraxnBgqknnbdAAD6. For regenerative residencies, residents will be selected randomly.