By Ismah Ayomide
El Graner, Barcelona’s leading creation factory, has launched its 2026 Creative Grants call for proposals, inviting artists and companies to submit fresh projects in dance and movement arts.
The initiative is designed to support artistic research, creation and public sharing of contemporary performance, offering a platform for bold new ideas and expressions.
The grants specifically target projects that push the boundaries of dance and movement practices—whether by exploring new artistic languages, experimenting with unconventional formats, or reimagining performance contexts.
A central goal of this call is to foster engagement with the city and its citizens. Proposals with clear research methodologies, innovative artistic approaches, or strong potential for public participation are particularly encouraged.
What selected projects receive
Chosen artists or companies will benefit from:
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Financial support to match industry standards, helping sustain their creative process.
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Access to El Graner’s state-of-the-art facilities, including rehearsal studios and technical equipment.
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Ongoing production and artistic guidance, ensuring projects receive the resources needed to thrive.
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Opportunities for public presentations, giving creators valuable visibility.
Who can apply
Applications are open to:
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Individual artists or companies working in dance and movement.
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Projects that are original and still in development (not yet premiered).
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Proposals demonstrating artistic quality, innovation, and relevance.
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Works that include clear research methods or meaningful urban and community engagement.
How to apply
Applicants must submit:
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A detailed project proposal (concept, objectives, methodology and timeline).
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An artistic portfolio or CV.
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A budget breakdown.
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A motivation letter.
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Relevant support materials (e.g., videos or images of previous work).
Click here for more details on how to apply. Visit our Opportunities page for more.
El Graner, a leading creation factory in Barcelona, has announced its 2026 Creative Grants call for proposals aimed at artists and companies involved in dance and movement arts. The grants are designed to support the research, creation, and public dissemination of contemporary performance projects, particularly those pushing boundaries in dance practices through new artistic languages and performance contexts. Emphasizing community engagement, the call encourages proposals with innovative artistic approaches or strong public participation potential.
Selected projects will receive financial support aligned with industry standards, access to El Graner’s state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing production and artistic guidance, and opportunities for public presentations. Applications are welcome from artists or companies in dance and movement with original, unpremiered projects that demonstrate artistic quality and community engagement. Applicants need to submit a detailed project proposal, artistic portfolio, budget breakdown, motivation letter, and relevant support materials. More details and application guidelines can be found on El Graner's and Prime Progress's websites.
