WALPURGIS offers a place for development, research, experimentation, and presentation of musical theater. We do this through residencies, which are open to artists of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Residents can work for a certain period in deFENIKS, a quiet place in the heart of Mortsel and a stone’s throw from Antwerp.
Analogous to our own content-related operations, we propose three research tracks as a guide for applying for a residency. These tracks are open to broad interpretation and are intended to lead to as many diverse projects as possible. It is not mandatory to work within these tracks, of course. Any interesting project is welcome!
Our 3 tracks are:
- Conflict matters: These are projects where conflict, in the broadest sense of the word, leads to a central research question. This could be thematic, but could also involve collaborations, a combination of different artistic languages, and much more.
- Heritage revisited: These projects place tradition in a contemporary or urban context. The research question arises from the relationship between heritage and the present, and how they can inspire each other.
- Zooperation: These projects start from a central question concerning ecology, (bio)diversity, and the environment. More specifically, they highlight a dialogue between human and non-human life, exploring how non-human life can have a voice in an artistic project or practice. (See also our Green Track page for more information on Zooperation.)
RESIDENCIES
WALPURGIS supports 4 to 5 residencies per year.
Space for 1 to 2 weeks in one of the rooms at deFENIKS to work on the research and development of your project. Optional feedback from one of our staff members. WALPURGIS does not provide production or business support and is not responsible for distribution. However, we are happy to assist with suggestions for potential partners.
COPRODUCTIONS
WALPURGIS supports 4 to 5 residents per year with a coproduction.
A residence with coproduction means:
1 to 2 weeks of space to work on the research and development of your project. Financial support to employ a maximum of 2 persons for up to 2 weeks. The remuneration of these individuals is in accordance with seniority, as stipulated by the Collective Labour Agreement for Performing Arts. Optional presentation at the end of the residency. A spot in the programming of the FENIKS FESTIVAL or the year-round programming at deFENIKS.
APPLY YOUR CANDIDATE
WALPURGIS has no set procedure for the selection of residents. You can always send a request with more information about who you are, what you want to do and what you are looking for.
A FEW TIPS:
- provide information about your background and work;
- describe the project you would like to talk to us about (concept, team, partners);
- make clear what you expect (from us) or what you need;
