About the Open Call

Frankfurt Moves! is a stipend and international artist residency program that invites professional emerging artists in the performing arts (dance, theatre, performance) and contemporary music to develop their projects. The residency is divided into two phases: a four-week period in Frankfurt am Main with access to professional rehearsal spaces and technical support, followed by a month of continued research in the artist's country of residence. The program provides four residencies for individuals or teams of up to two people and emphasizes intercultural dialogue and artistic research.

What is Offered

A total stipend of 2,750 Euro gross per person (2,000 Euro for the Frankfurt stay and 750 Euro for the remote period), accommodation in Frankfurt, round-trip travel expenses, project expenses up to 800 Euro gross, professional rehearsal space, workshop presentation opportunities, and dramaturgical/technical support.

Requirements

Applicants must be professional emerging artists who have been trained in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the WANA region. They should have graduated within the past 10 years, have initial professional experience, and not be currently enrolled as students. Applicants must have a concrete project idea and be available for the full residency period from July 20 to September 19, 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants must email a completed application form to residencies@frankfurt-lab.de by the deadline. The application requires details on previous work experience, project descriptions, motivation, video links to recent works, and an optional PDF portfolio of up to two pages.