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International Touring and Environmental Responsibility

A person against a dark background in a dance pose with trees projected on to them. it is very dramatic
 
The programme, now in its third year, supports artists and cultural organisations to build and develop sustainable approaches to touring. It is an opportunity to form new international collaborations and partnerships, strengthening international connections between the participating countries.

About the programme

Successful applicants will take part in a series of interactive online seminars led by Julie’s Bicycle. Starting in February 2024, the seminars will include guest speakers, provocations, tools and case studies to explore the impact of touring and help reduce the impact of their work.
 
Participants can also partner together to apply for funding. The funding will enable them to test new approaches and ideas explored in the seminars.

Who can apply?

  • Organisations and individuals working in the performing arts in England, Denmark or Norway.
  • Applicants must be developing their touring practice in response to environmental challenges.
  • Applicants should already have some experience of international collaboration and touring
  • They should small to medium in their scale of operation.
 

Application details

Applications are now open and will close at 12pm GMT on 30 November.
 
 
Any questions? Email environmentaltouring@artscouncil.org.uk
 

The programme is a partnership between Arts Councils of England, Arts Council Norway and the Danish Arts Foundation.

Logos of England Denmark Norway arts councils

Photo courtesy of Eliot Smith, one of the programme’s previous projects.