Residency Open Call

About the Open Call

We are receiving applications for cross-aesthetic residencies during 2026 and 2027 in DYNAMO. The residencies offered through this call are thematic and open to circus artists and companies who work cross-aesthetically with music composition and contemporary circus. We are excited to discover new work that is being created with circus and music dramaturgy at its core, ranging from research and experimental to productions close to premiering. The projects can be within any circus discipline and any musical genre. Professional contemporary circus artists and companies are welcome to apply. Through its residency programme, DYNAMO aims to support the circus environment to its fullest extent by also providing artists with the opportunity to do unrestricted creative work and contribute to the development of contemporary circus in the Nordic region and Europe. This call is for two types of residency, differing in length. Applying for one residency type does not exclude you from consideration for the other, so you are welcome to apply to both. Space is an important resource for us, so it’s mandatory to be present and working in space during the entire period we offer. The Long Residency: This is a residency for 4 weeks consecutively in the period 26th May – 21st June 2026 on our Main Stage. This residency is open to applicants/companies based in the Nordic and Baltic Countries, Denmark excluded. The applicant’s nationality is not a determining factor. The Short Residency: We offer 3 residencies of 2 weeks consecutively during 2026 and 3 residencies of 2 weeks consecutively during 2027. The period for these will be arranged with the applicant. These residencies will take place either on our Main Stage or Studio, depending on availability. This residency is open to applicants from anywhere in the world, Denmark included. As a group/artist in residency at DYNAMO you are provided with your own workspace on our Main Stage (L10m D10m H5,5m) or Studio (L10m D6m H5,5m). You get access to basic circus rigging equipment, crash mats and such. Basic lights and sound and technical support for the public presentation. Access to a backstage area, for meetings or rest. A public work in progress showing is part of the residency agreement. The showing will also be included in the program for our audience. As a selected artist/company you provide materials for PR and promotion. In this residency you will share documentation of your process and credit DYNAMO on digital media during your stay. The Long residency: Only applicants from Nordic-Baltic countries, excluding Denmark. The Short residency: Any professional artist or group/company based anywhere in the world, including Denmark. Applicants must be professional contemporary artists. You can apply with an already started production, we encourage applications for performances that are within a year from premiering. All residencies take place at DYNAMO – Finlandkaj 6, 5000 Odense, Denmark. The Long Residency must take place between 26th May – 21st June 2026. The Short Residencies can take place at various times during 2026 and 2027. We assess all applications taking into consideration: eligibility for the theme of the call; technical and physical suitability in our space, artistic scope and suitability with our overall artistic direction, potential for the artistic development of the applicant, as described in the form. The selection of residencies aims to ensure a diverse and balanced programme. Assessment group: Gry Lambertsen (DYNAMO Artistic Director), Ida Nørgaard (DYNAMO Producer), Elena Stanciu (DYNAMO Technical Producer) and guest assessor – composer and conceptual artist Matilde Böcher. All applicants will receive a response latest 31st October 2025. The residency is supported by Statens Kunstfond – The Danish Arts Foundation, Musikdramatisk Netværk, Odense Municipality, and The Nordic Culture Point.

What is Offered

Workspace on Main Stage or Studio, basic circus rigging equipment, crash mats, basic lights and sound, technical support for public presentation, and access to a backstage area. Long residency includes an artistic fee up to 3,200 EUR per company, per diems up to 2,700 EUR per company, and travel reimbursement up to 670 EUR per company. Short residency includes an artistic fee up to 800 EUR per company and travel reimbursement up to 670 EUR per company. Accommodation in a shared apartment with separate rooms and bikes for local transit are provided. Also includes one professional photoshoot and lunch every weekday.

Requirements

Applicants must be professional contemporary artists. For the Long residency, applicants/companies must be based in Nordic and Baltic Countries (excluding Denmark). For the Short residency, applicants can be from anywhere in the world (Denmark included). It is mandatory to be present and working in space during the entire residency period. Selected artists/companies are expected to provide materials for PR and promotion, share documentation of their process, and credit DYNAMO on digital media during their stay. A public work in progress showing is required as part of the residency agreement.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 30th September 2025. Fill in and submit the form below. Note that you can apply for both types of residency. The Long residency: https://forms.gle/YSTkiaeQec69zEeZ7 The Short residency: https://forms.gle/hLVsHBfWXhtAMH188 We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. Due to limited funding, we may not be able to accommodate costs of travel from outside of Europe.