Open Call: Delegationtrip “Bridging The Scenes” to the Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival) 2027

As part of Bridging the Scenes, and with the aim of building lasting connections between the independent performing arts scenes in Copenhagen and Berlin, we are offering Berlin-based artists, producers and curators the opportunity to attend the Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival) in Copenhagen January 20 to 24, 2027.

About Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival)

Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival) was founded in 2014. Taking place in Copenhagen and Aarhus, the festival presents a wide range of independent performing arts and aims to increase the visibility of artists and their work created independently and outside institutional structures. The programme features both emerging and experienced artists with diverse backgrounds, references, and skills, as well as experimental forms of expression. The artists work in areas such as choreography, physical theater, dramatic texts, performance art, sound art, and visual arts. Alongside its artistic programme, the festival provides space for artistic exchange, new collaborations and international networking.

About Bridging the Scenes

As part of the network Bridging the Scenes, Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival) and the Performing Arts Programm Berlin forster the exchange between independent performing arts scenes across Europe. All participating festivals and organizations of the network increase the visibility of their local community and actively draw attention to the cultural policy dimension of working independently. 

About the Delegation Trip

By attending the Selected Works Festival, participants will gain insights into Copenhagen's independent performing arts scene and connect with local and international working artists, producers and curators. The aim of the delegation trip is to build lasting relationships and create opportunities for future collaborations between the independent performing arts scenes in Berlin and Copenhagen.

The programme combines attendance at festival performances and events with venue visits and exchange formats, offering participants a deeper understanding of Copenhagen’s cultural context and independent performing arts landscape.

A detailed programme will be shared with the selected participants. Availability for the entire delegation period (20–24 January 2026) is required.

Application Criteria

Who Is This Open Call Intended For?

Berlin-based artists with production responsibility, producers and curators, who have a concrete interest in developing their artistic or curatorial practice internationally and initiating collaborations with artists and cultural practitioners from Denmark are invited to apply.

What Will Be Covered?

The travel and accommodation costs as well as the tickets for the performance during the festival will be paid for by the Berlin Performing Arts Program.

What Should Be Submitted?

For the application, we ask you to please send us a CV in PDF format (without a photo) as well as a statement of motivation (max. 1,500 characters) that expresses the specific interest in conducting an exchange with the community in Copenhagen, Denmark. Please answer the following questions:

• What are your goals for connecting and collaborating with Copenhagen’s independent performing arts community?
• What do you hope to gain from participating in Selected Works Festival (Det Frie Felts Festival) 2027?

You are welcome to submit the statement of motivation in text form or in audio form! When drafting your statement of motivation, please note the following lengths and format information:

Text: max. 1,500 characters (including blank spaces) as a PDF file
Audio: 1 to 3 minutes, as a mp3 or wav file

Important Note

• If you decide to use the option audio or video, these absolutely must be submitted in the requested formats (mp3, wav). Files submitted in other formats will unfortunately not be able to be taken into consideration. Sending a portfolio containing selected works of yours is optional. The representation of the diversity of society within our structures is our goal. As a result, we expressly invite representatives of marginalized perspectives to apply.
• Everyone who would like to join the trip must be available for the entire period of the delegation trip (January 20 to 24, 2027). Unfortunately, applicants who are unable to participate for the full duration are not eligible for selection.