Stomping Ground Call Out

Stomping Ground Call Out Commission Updated: 16 July 2026 Commission Stomping Ground Call Out Updated: 16 July 2026 We are looking to commission a short solo or duet created for children and tourable to primary schools, festivals and other public spaces around the country. We welcome applications from dance artists as well as artists from other disciplines who use movement in their practice. The selected artist(s) will receive a £20,000 commission, development support, up to two weeks of studio space in kind. It will tour for five weeks as part of The Playground Tour and might be offered further touring opportunities at partners’ festivals. Who can apply: Be based in the UK. Be applying for a work with a strong and distinctive movement element - we welcome applications from dance artists as well as artists from other disciplines who use movement in their practice Have previous experience of making and touring high quality work in different contexts. Not apply with a work that has been submitted to Stomping Ground before unless it’s had further development since applying. Not currently be in education (unless at PhD level). We are interested in hearing from artists who we haven’t worked with before as well as artists we have existing relationships with. What you get: The selected project will receive a £20,000 commission to create a new outdoor work. Artists are not expected to secure additional match funding. The commissioned artist will receive: Up to two weeks of in-kind studio space at The Place (subject to availability). Opportunities for facilitated sharing with groups of children. Guidance and support in creating and producing outdoor work. Deadline 03 September 2026 Back to all artist opportunties Artist opportunities closing soon 29.07.2026 — Prizes and Awards | Promoted: The Homiens Art Prize: £9,000 Awarded Annually 30.07.2026 — Artist in Residence | Promoted: Silence Awareness Existence: Residency Program in Finland, Winter 2027 31.07.2026 — Artist in Residence: Knowledge in a Fractured World: CRASSH 25th Anniversary Exhibition 31.07.2026 — Exhibition Opportunity: The Spirit of Greek Culture Subscribe to our newsletter And receive more editorial like this directly to your inbox.

Award

Development support, up to two weeks in-kind studio space, touring opportunities

Eligibility

Eligible countries: GB

UK-based, not currently in education (except PhD), prior touring experience required