Cavan Arts Festival
Space & Time to Create Residency
Do you have a new outdoor show in the making that just needs that extra push to get over the finish line?
Motion Chapel is proud to partner with Rosorcas Festival of Circus Arts and Cavan Arts Festival to offer a joint residency for exciting new outdoor work: Space and Time to Create.
This opportunity includes a week-long creation residency at Motion Chapel for up to two artists and one director/outside eye, 3 days rehearsal time in Motion Chapel leading up to Cavan Arts Festival, as well as a paid work in progress showing at CAF and one at Rosorcas.
Application Deadline: 31st January 2026
Notification Given: 6th February 2026
20th-24th of April 2026
Creation Residency at Motion Chapel
- 5 hours access to the Chapel for Creation, unlimited access to the Tree stage (outdoors) for rehearsals and the communal working areas
- 5 nights accommodation for up to 3 people (2 artists, one extra creative staff if needed) in a shared dorm
- Self-catered breakfast and lunch, optional communal dinner provided
- €650 artist stipend for two artists each
- €1000 production support
11th-14th of May 2026
Rehearsal Time at Motion Chapel
- Unlimited access to the Tree stage (outdoor) for rehearsals, limited time available in the chapel as needed
- €250 artist stipend for up to two artists each
- 2 nights accommodation for up to 2 people in a shared dorm
- Self-catered breakfast and lunch, optional communal dinner provided
16th-17th May 2026
Perform at Cavan Arts Festival
- €400 fee per artist
- Rehearsal space if needed
- Accommodation for up to two artists
23rd-24th May 2026
Perform at Rosorcas Festival of Circus Arts
- €400 fee per artist
- Accommodation for up to two artists
- Self catered
Key Criteria
Companies should apply with an already very well developed concept for an outdoor show. This can be ground-based or aerial, and should show previous creation time already invested.
The suggested company size is up to two artists, based on budget limitations. Do speak to us if more artists are involved.
Companies must be confident that they can deliver a very well developed work in progress showing of a minimum of 20 minutes by the end of the creation and rehearsal time.
This residency is open to international applicants, but please be advised that we cannot cover international flights/travel costs.
Application Process
Fill out a short application form here, upload a show dossier and upload a short video of the shows material so far.
If you experience barriers to completing this application due to access needs, please let us know by email to contact@motionchapel.com or phone to 0838916976. We are happy to offer alternative ways to submit your responses, such as by phone, audio, video, or through assisted submission.
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