The Mediterranean Dance Center (MDC) in San Vincenti, Croatia, invites dance artists and collectives to apply for its 2027 residency programme.

Where: MPC San Vincenti, Istria region, Croatia

When: 2027

Deadline for applications: October 10th, 2026

The call is intended for artists looking for time and space to develop new projects, continue working on existing projects, or pursue artistic research. It is open to projects in contemporary dance, physical theatre, performing arts, and hybrid forms related to the body and movement.

Up to 8 projects will be selected for residencies in 2027.

Applications can be submitted in English or Croatian.

MDC provides:
– studio space (9 × 20 m, wooden floor, black or white dance floor, basic lighting),
– accommodation for up to 5 people in a shared sleeping area on the gallery above the studio, with access to a dressing room, bathroom facilities and kitchenette,
– a daily food allowance of €20 per person,
basic technical support, subject to the Center’s capacities,
– production and communication support during the residency.

Artists are responsible for:
– their own travel expenses,
– costs related to the creation of the project (props, set, costumes, collaborators’ fees, etc.).
Artists are expected to:
– take part in at least one form of sharing their artistic process during the residency. This may include a talk, workshop, open rehearsal, work-in-progress presentation, performance, or another format related to the project.
The specific format and scope of sharing will be agreed with the selected artists as part of the residency offer, taking into account the nature and stage of development of the project, as well as MDC’s programme and organisational capacities.

For any additional questions, please contact us at info@mediteranskiplesnicentar.hr no later than 2 October 2026.

NOTE: In the final steps of the application, you will have the option to make a donation and choose the amount you wish to contribute to the Mediterranean Dance Center. Donations are entirely optional and have no influence on the selection process.

How to apply: https://forms.gle/RqFgyNwTFazfEgVk8

For further information, please visit https://www.mediteranskiplesnicentar.hr/en/open-call-for-artistic-residencies-in-2027.html

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