IN SITU – Open Call #3
Supporting Emerging Artistic Creation in Public Space
When and where?
A new call for projects by Tunisian and European artists
L’Art Rue, a partner of the European IN SITU platform and its representative in Tunisia, is sharing the third open call of the IN SITU PLATFORM 2025–2028 programme, which supports emerging artistic practices in public space.
Led by Lieux Publics, the IN SITU platform brings together 27 international partners who have been supporting artists working in public spaces and unconventional venues for over twenty years. Through this new call, the platform continues its commitment to artists by providing resources, opportunities for exchange and support to help them develop their projects and connect with the wider European arts scene.
For L’Art Rue, this collaboration with Lieux Publics builds on a long-standing commitment: supporting new artistic approaches, accompanying projects as they take shape, and bringing the voices of Tunisia’s emerging artists to audiences beyond its borders.
Three open calls, projects taking shape
The first two calls have already enabled Tunisian artists to take important steps in developing their work.
Selected through the first call, the Tunisian collective ROOF was able to complete its project Guarret el Anz, which premiered at FiraTàrrega in Spain in 2026.
Following the second call, Afef Omri is currently receiving support to further develop her project Audioclopedia, with the aim of completing it ahead of its presentation at the HAPU Festival in Pristina in 2027.
These journeys show what international networks can make possible: giving projects the time and support they need to grow, opening up new spaces for exchange, and creating opportunities to connect with
different artistic scenes and audiences.
Who can apply?
This call is open to emerging artists, duos and collectives developing an artistic project for public spaces or unconventional venues.
To be eligible, projects must meet the following criteria:
• Be designed for public spaces or unconventional venues, beyond traditional performance and exhibition spaces.
• Be led by one or more artists who meet at least two of the three dimensions of artistic emergence defined by IN SITU: aesthetic, geographical and generational.
• Have progressed beyond the initial idea stage, but not yet premiered or toured.
• Be led by artists legally residing in one of the 41 countries eligible for the Creative Europe programme, including Tunisia.
• Have the potential to be presented to an audience around summer 2028.
There is no age limit. However, a basic conversational level of English is required, as English is the programme’s working language.
Key dates
• 30 October 2026: Applications open
• 9 December 2026, midnight (CET): Application deadline
• Late February 2027: Selection results announced
• March to June 2027: Online preparation programme
• May to September 2027: Immersive labs
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in English through the online application form.
Before applying, we invite you to read the full open call document, which includes detailed information about eligibility criteria, the support offered and the application questions.
DOWNLOAD THE FULL OPEN CALL DOCUMENT: IN SITU Open call#3.pdf
Artists who need an alternative application format or accessibility arrangements are welcome to contact the IN SITU team directly.
IN SITU is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, as outlined in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement. The open call is therefore available in several accessible formats:
• Audio format (MP3)
• Video format with large text and double line spacing
• Alternative background colours
If you have any specific access needs or requests, please contact insitu@lieuxpublics.com, with “OPEN CALL #3” in the subject line.
What support will selected artists receive?
Selected artists will benefit from several forms of support between March and September 2027.
An online preparation programme – March to June 2027
A series of resources and exchange opportunities exploring artistic creation in public space. This includes peer-to-peer sessions with experienced artists, learning materials and support sessions with the On the Move network.
An international immersive lab – May to September 2027
A six-day seminar hosted as part of an event or festival organised by an IN SITU partner. Around fifteen artists will take part in workshops, meet European programmers and cultural professionals, discover different artistic practices and present their projects.
For each immersive lab, IN SITU provides a €1,500 writing fee (including taxes), round-trip travel costs of up to €300 for air travel, accommodation and meals.
Visibility across the European arts scene
Selected projects will be featured in the IN SITU online catalogue, which connects artists with programmers and cultural professionals in Europe and internationally.
At the end of this process, around ten projects may also receive further support through production residencies. This additional support is not automatic and will be subject to a separate selection process.
This call is part of the IN SITU Platform programme, supported by Creative Europe.
Practical information
From 30 October to 9 December 2026
