OPEN CALL #3 - IN SITU ONLINE SUPPORT AND IMMERSIVE LAB FOR EMERGING ARTISTS CREATING IN PUBLIC SPACE

IN SITU is the European platform for artistic creation in public space. Led by Lieux Publics, the network brings together 27 international programmers who, for more than 20 years, have supported over 400 artists working in public space.

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Opening of application forms : Friday 30 October 2026
Application deadline: Wednesday 9 December 2026 12AM CET (midnight)
Selection results : End of February 2027

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Your application must be submitted online and in English.

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IN SITU PLATFORM is a project co-funded by the European Commission’s Creative Europe programme. To learn more about it, follow this link.

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For any questions, please contact the IN SITU coordination team at insitu@lieuxpublics.com with “OPEN CALL#3” in the email subject line.

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Useful links:
Call
Website
Q&A section

For accessibility reasons, this open call is available in alternative formats:
Audio format (mp3)
Video format
Large size font - double-line spaced
Different color background

If you don't have any specific access needs for the application process, please select "No" and proceed with the online application form.

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For accessibility reasons, if you would like to make a video or audio application, please select "Yes" to the following question.

If you require to apply with other formats for accessibility needs (such as offline formats), you must get in touch with IN SITU to arrange alternative application formats.
Would you like to apply by video or audio?
Accessibility option

Artistic project
3. What is the artistic project you are applying with?

Please describe the artistic project and try to be as concrete as possible. Word limit : 400 words0/400
4. How does your work relate to public space?

Word limit : 100 words0/100
5. Why and how would you define yourself as an emerging artist?

Word limit : 150 words0/150
6. What is the level of development of the project you are applying with?

Word limit : 100 words0/100
7. Could you briefly list your current needs to enable you to develop your project at the European level?

For instance, what kind of people would you like to meet? What topics would you like to address? What kind of support are you looking for? How many production residencies would you need to produce your project? Word limit : 150 words0/150
8. Could you briefly describe how your project could adapt to different contexts and audiences?

Word limit : 100 words0/100
9. If you already have partners supporting the project, could you provide a list and the kind of support they give?

For instance: are you part of a national / international network? Which? Do you receive national /international funding/support ? Which? Are you planning to apply for funding? Which?. This question is optional. Word limit : 100 words0/100
10. Could you briefly describe the operational and administrative structure that will support the project, if any?

This question is optional. Word limit : 100 words0/100
11. What is the scale of the project?
To help us understand the scale you can answer the following questions. What is the size of the audience? How many artists/performers are involved? What is the provisional production budget?*
↪️ Follow-up Question 10

* The overall production budget must include the expenses related to the development of the project from the current stage to the end of the production process: fees, travels, technical fees, accommodation, meals, other costs.

We understand it will evolve throughout the process but at the moment we are only asking you for an estimate of the amount. 
12. IN SITU is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity and therefore welcomes applicants from a wide mix of people because we want the cohort of artists we work with to be inclusive of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. We understand people can face barriers in their careers, for instance barriers related to race, disability and socio-economic status.

We handle any data securely and will not share with any other parties other than IN SITU team. We ask these questions to ensure greater representation in our programme and to monitor that. We also want to ensure that we support our artists to the best of our ability and remove any barriers faced.

Answering these questions is entirely optional. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential, processed in accordance with GDPR, and separated from the artistic evaluation of your proposal.
A. Are there any barriers and/or challenges you have faced in your career, which you would like us to be aware of? Is there anything else you would like to share? This may include telling us about your access needs.
B. To help us monitor the inclusivity of our selection process and reach underrepresented and marginalised communities, we invite you to share how you self-identify.
Please specify here if needed
Click the Save button at the end of the section to save your partially completed form.

If you encounter any problem, please contact the IN SITU coordination team at insitu@lieuxpublics.com with “OPEN CALL#3” in the title of the email.

About the form:

✅ This form allows you to save your progress and return to it later.

1. Click the Save button at the end of the section to save your partially completed form.

2. You can then either:
- create an account to view your saved drafts
- or obtain a special link to your draft application (by clicking Skip Create an account)
Your application
For video or audio application, please follow these short guidelines to help us monitor your application:

- upload one video or audio file of less than five minutes
- read out the questions before answering them
Upload your video answer here

Please upload here a video answering questions from A to K.
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Links to access videos, photos, and portfolio of your project.
Please make sure the links are functional, do not expire and do not require a password.
Website of the artist/company
Click the Save button at the end of the section to save your partially completed form.

If you encounter any problem, please contact the IN SITU coordination team at insitu@lieuxpublics.com with “OPEN CALL#3” in the title of the email.

You have completed the form. Once you click submit, your application will be sent and you will not be able to make any changes.

You will receive an email with your application in PDF within a few hours.

If you have a question, please contact the IN SITU coordination team at insitu@lieuxpublics.com with “OPEN CALL#3” in the title of the email.
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1. General information

Artistic project

Your application