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title: "International Open Call: Performing Arts in Public Space"
organization: "Imaginarius"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-07-30
valid_through: 2026-07-30
countries: ["PT"]
disciplines: ["theatre", "dance", "sound", "performance"]
location: "Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "€150 per person per performance, or €200 per person per programming day for installations. Travel support of €150 for projects from mainland Portugal, €400 for projects from other European territories/North Africa, or €1,200 for projects from other countries. Accommodation in twin rooms and meals for the artistic team, shuttle service to/from Porto Airport, technical equipment and production support, inclusion in festival communication, and access to the Imaginarius PRO professional program."
eligibility: "Open to national and international artists, collectives, and organizations working in artistic creation in public space, including emerging artists and projects in consolidation. Projects must have premiered or be in an advanced stage of development and participants must be available from May 20-22, 2027."
source_url: "https://imaginarius.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img27_call_convocatoria-internacional_EN-1.pdf"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/international-open-call-performing-arts-in-public-space-imaginarius-b068c330"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-06-29T08:22:42.017248
---
# International Open Call: Performing Arts in Public Space

**Organization**: Imaginarius
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-07-30
**Location**: Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
**Country code(s)**: PT
**Discipline(s)**: theatre, dance, sound, performance
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: €150 per person per performance, or €200 per person per programming day for installations. Travel support of €150 for projects from mainland Portugal, €400 for projects from other European territories/North Africa, or €1,200 for projects from other countries. Accommodation in twin rooms and meals for the artistic team, shuttle service to/from Porto Airport, technical equipment and production support, inclusion in festival communication, and access to the Imaginarius PRO professional program.
**Eligibility**: Open to national and international artists, collectives, and organizations working in artistic creation in public space, including emerging artists and projects in consolidation. Projects must have premiered or be in an advanced stage of development and participants must be available from May 20-22, 2027.

## Description

Imaginarius, a cultural project of the Municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, is launching an open call for its 2027 festival of performing arts in public space. The festival seeks proposals that demonstrate artistic relevance, engage with public space, and can connect with diverse audiences. Accepted fields include theatre, dance, music, circus, performance, intervention, installation, new media, and multidisciplinary practices, with a particular value placed on performative components. Selected projects will be included in the official festival program, which takes place from May 20 to 22, 2027. Up to 18 projects are expected to be selected.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://imaginarius.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img27_call_convocatoria-internacional_EN-1.pdf
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/international-open-call-performing-arts-in-public-space-imaginarius-b068c330