Performing Arts Centre Iceland
Austurstræti 5, 4. hæð
101 Reykjavík
Iceland
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This is a real-time overview of current opportunities for performing arts professionals. While we strive to keep the list as accurate as possible, it is not exhaustive. We welcome any information or tips regarding open calls that should be featured here.
Opstart is an investment in the initial phases of artistic and cultural projects. It supports the joint development of new Nordic project ideas to strengthen their regional ambitions. Applicants can apply for up to DKK 25,000 with no co-financing required. Responses are typically received within 30 working days.
An open call for choreographers and companies (both international and Swedish) to tour their works across Sweden. Dansnät Sverige provides a unique gateway to professional presenters and venues throughout the country. The network offers a robust touring structure open to all professional dance practitioners. Selected works will be programmed for the Fall 2027 season.
Open call for artists interested in exhibiting or performing at Ásmundarsalur in 2027. Proposals are sought for solo and group exhibitions, café showcases, 4–8 week residencies in the Gunnfríðargryfja studio, and diverse performing arts projects. Collaborations across different artistic disciplines are highly encouraged.
Travel grants for independent performing artists for touring within Iceland and abroad. The aim is to increase the visibility of Icelandic performing arts and reach new audiences. Grant amounts are based on the number of participants and the destination.
Open call for Iceland-based artists interested in developing a new performance in collaboration with an artist from French Guiana (Théâtre de Macouria), the Azores (Cães do Mar), or Paris (Université Sorbonne Nouvelle). Part of a European project focused on peripheral regions, the selected project receives a 30-day residency (Nov–Dec 2026), an €8,000 co-production grant, and performance dates at Tjarnarbíó.
The ASF supports public programs that enhance cultural ties between the U.S. and the Nordic countries, such as performances, exhibitions, and lectures. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations only. Typical awards range from $1,000 to $2,000. Please note that the fund does not support individuals directly, book publications, or studio residencies unless specifically affiliated with the ASF.
