Adelaide Festival Centre inSPACE July - December 2026 Applications

inSPACE is a development program for creators of new and original performing arts works.

We provide an opportunity for independent South Australian artists and collaborators to create and imagine original, contemporary and innovative work.

Please read carefully to find which residency best applies to you.

inSPACE opportunities for July - December 2026:

inSPACE 1 week
inSPACE 2 week
inSPACE 3 week
inSPACE x Brink
inSPACE First Nations

All of the opportunities are artist-led.

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Find FAQs HERE

please select any and all development categories you would like to be considered for

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Each artist or group chosen for the inSPACE program is provided with in-kind venue rehearsal space, technical equipment documentation and a contribution towards artist wages.

Expressions of interest open 1September 2025 close 9:00am on Monday 29 September 2025

For further information please contact the programming team @
inSPACE@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

I confirm I have read the FAQs document*

I have read the FAQs

Which development options would you like to be considered for?*

Name of the development*

What are you calling your development?

Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Mobile Number*

phone number

Company Name (if applicable)

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander?*

YesNo

Do you identify as Culturally or Linguistically Diverse?*

YesNo

Are you living with a disability?*

YesNo

Accessibility Documents

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Upload any documents you think we need to know or will help us understand you circumstance

I confirm that I have an ABN*

Yes

Genre of work*

The majority of the creative team reside or have a majority presence in SA*

Yes

List the Creatives involved: e.g. Director, Designer, actors etc*

Short description of the project*

Be clear and concise0/150

What are your goals for this residency*

what do you want out of it0/200

Please attach examples of your work

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Up to 5 pages of Writing, up to 2 mins of footage, up to 5 images

How does this project respond to any of the inSPACE Creative Development criteria: creating works that are original | innovative | experimental: Select all that apply

Original WorkInnovation in artformExperimentation in practice

Please Upload project and/or headshot images

Upload a File

Multiple files can be uploaded

Please upload a file with 50 word biographies for each of the creatives involved*

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Please upload as a single compiled document

Do you have any specific venue requirements for your project*

Please note: The supplied venue is a rehearsal space only and does not come with tarkett, sprung floor, lighting grid, proscenium arch etc. An alternative venue may need to be sourced by the creative team at their own expense if the supplied venue is not suitable.

Upload a simple budget here*

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Single page PDF Preferred, you can also upload any notes to budget in this section.

How much funding are you applying for?*

This is for quick reference, if applying to multiple stream put the largest amount that you are applying for.

Have you already confirmed any other funding for this project/development stage?*

Please note any previous funding that requires acknowledgement.0/50

Select your preferred timing between July to December

LINKS to further information

Website Link

Social Account #1

Social Account #2

Video Streaming Account

Any additional Information

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