OPEN CALL #2 - 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. It is led by Lieux Publics and gathers 27 international programmers that, for over 20 years, have been supporting more than 370 artists working in public space.

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Opening of application forms : Friday 31 October 2025
Deadline for application: Thursday 18 December 2025 12AM CET (midnight)
Selection results : End of February 2026

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Your application must be submitted online and in English.

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The 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#2” in the title of the email.

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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
2. 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
3. How does your work relate to public space? *

Word limit : 100 words0/400
4. Why and how would you define yourself as an emerging artist?*

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

Word limit : 100 words0/100
6. 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
7. Could you briefly describe how your project could adapt to different contexts and audiences?*

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

This question is optional. Word limit : 100 words0/100
9. 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
10. 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? What is the provisional budget? How many artists/performers are involved?*
11. IN SITU is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity and therefore we welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Are there any barriers and/or challenges you have faced in your career, which you would like us to be aware of?

This may include telling us about your access needs and disability, or if you face barriers related to your socio-economic status, your gender, or the fact that you belong to Global Majority. This question is optional. We will keep this information confidential and anything you share will not affect your application to the programme. Word limit : 50 words0/50
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#2” 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#2” 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#2” in the title of the email.
Should be Empty:

1. General information

Artistic project

Your application