Pitch your new creation during Plat(e)form(e) at Kunstenfestivaldesarts

Would you like to present a work in progress or pitch a new project during the international visitors programme Plat(e)form(e), taking place within Kunstenfestivaldesarts?

Are you currently developing a new project for season 2026–2027, or at the very beginning of a new creation and looking for co-producers and/or (inter)national presentation partners?

You can apply for Plat(e)form(e) in one of the following two formats:

• Work in progress presentation (30 min)
• Pitch presentation (15 min)

What is Plat(e)form(e)?

Plat(e)form(e) is a bi-community programme aimed at international professionals. It takes place during Kunstenfestivaldesarts and is organized by Flanders Arts Institute and Wallonie-Bruxelles Théâtre Danse.

The programme supports Belgian artists and companies in their search for (inter)national partnerships, co-production opportunities and professional networking, while offering international guests insight into the diversity of the Belgian performing arts field.

From 26 to 28 May 2026, Plat(e)form(e) creates a temporary space for encounter and exchange between invited international professionals and artists from Belgium.

Two application formats

This year, applications are open for two different formats (you can apply for only one).

1. Work in progress/showcase (30 minutes)

This call is aimed at production platforms, management offices and organisations based in Flanders, Brussels and/or Wallonia that support artists and companies at national and/or international level.

Each organisation may propose up to two artists/companies, each with one project scheduled to premiere in season 2026–2027. (projects scheduled to premiere between late June – August are also accepted)

A total of 8 artists/companies will be selected (4 FWB / 4 Flanders). Each will present a 30-minute showcase of a work in progress, with basic technical support.

Artists/companies without a contract or structural subsidies will receive a €250 excl. VAT fee for their presentation.

2. Pitch of a new creation or concept

This call is aimed at artists and companies based in Flanders, Brussels and/or Wallonia, developing work at national and international level.

10 artists/companies will be selected to present their project in the format of a 15-minute pitch. Projects may be at an early stage of creation or in a more advanced production phase.

Artists/companies without a contract or structural subsidies will receive a €150 excl. VAT fee for their pitch.

What do we offer?

The program is aimed to enhance visibility and network opportunities for the selected artists. The program counts each year between 100 – 140 international programmers and professionals from all over the world. 

Next to the presentations, the program foresees several moments to deepen conversations and interests between the participants and artists.

We will support and guide the selected artists in building their network & helping to connect them to the right professionals present.

We will set up 2 online meetings to create a first connection between the selected artists and enhance collective insight and understanding of the needs for each presentation.

All the artists will be supported by our production team and an artistic coordinator so each project is presented in its highest potential.

What is expected?

Selected artists/companies will have:

• 30 minutes for a showcase
  (20 min presentation + 10 min talk & Q&A)
  or
• 15 minutes for a pitch
  (10 min pitch + 5 min talk & Q&A)

Images and short videos may be used, and basic technical support will be provided.

Each presentation must include:

• a clear production timeline
• premiere and touring dates (if applicable)
• a list of collaborators, partners and co-producers
• information on financial support

Selected artists are expected to be present for the entire plat(e)form(e) programme to ensure optimal opportunities for exchange and networking.

Language of presentation: English
(if you have difficulties presenting in English, please inform us, we will find a solution)

Application criteria

• The artist/company is professionally active and based in Belgium
• The artist/company and project are supported by at least one Belgian and/or international partner
• The project falls within the field of performing arts
• The project has international potential
• The artist/company is available from 26 to 28 May 2026 (full days)
• The artist/company is accompanied by its production/distribution platform or by a representative of one of the project’s partners

Additional criteria – Work in progress showcase

• The artist/company can present an excerpt on stage with basic technical support
• The project must premiere in the 2026 – 2027 season
• A €250 fee is provided for non-structurally funded artists/companies
  (if more than two people involved, the accompanying production platform is expected to cover additional fees)

Additional criteria – Pitch

• The artist/company can clearly present the project within 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion
• Production is foreseen between 2026 – 2027
• A €150 fee is provided for non-structurally funded artists/companies
  (fee applies per presentation / one person)

Selection criteria

• Content and originality of the artistic proposal
• Quality of the application and professional approach
• Suitability for international distribution and circulation
  (touring conditions, technical feasibility, costs, team size, etc.)
• There is a particular attention to hybrid projects
• Motivation and relevance of the project within Plat(e)form(e) 
• Particular attention is given to proposals of artists/companies with less visibility, support or from marginalized groups.

How to apply

Complete the online application form by 27 February 2026 at 23:59 CET, including:

• Information about the artist/company (short bio)
• Project dossier
• Artistic team
• Technical information (if available)
• Preliminary creation schedule
• Estimated budget
• International distribution strategy
• Expectations and needs related to the project (to be shared with attending professionals)

Showcases – registration form

Pitches – registration form

Jury

The jury is composed of:

• Julia Reist (Flanders Arts Institute – Performing Arts Expertise)
• Séverine Latour (Wallonie-Bruxelles Théâtre Danse)
• Artistic Team Kunstenfestivaldesarts
• Artistic team Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles
• Artistic Team Beursschouwburg

Timeline

• Application deadline: 27 February 2026 (23:59 CET)
• Jury selection: 10 and 11 March 2026
• Notification of results: 13 March 2026
• Collective Online meeting: end of March 2026
• Dramaturgical coaching / development presentation: April 2026 (based on individual availabilities of the artists)
• Rehearsals in space: between 18 – 25 of May (max 1 – 2h per project)

Questions or further information

• Flanders Arts Institute: Julia Reist – julia@kunsten.be
• WBTD: Séverine Latour – severine.latour@wbtd.be