Call for Artists for LABdiff for the 2026-2027 Season

Artists selected for LABdiff through a call for artists will be guided over the course of a season through three distinct steps of the creative process: 1) research + creation, 2) technical experimentation, and 3) presentation of the process. These steps were elaborated to help artists present their creative process to the public while also allowing them to experiment. Note that the curators do not intervene as dramaturgs or creative advisors; rather, they serve as supporters, activators, and facilitators.

1. Research + Creation: A one-week no-tech residency (use of the space only) in Espace Vert to allow artists to focus on creation while getting to know Tangente’s team.
2. Technical Experimentation: A one-week (limited) technical residency in Espace Vert follows the dry residency. This technical residency gives artists the opportunity to explore and better understand one technical element (sound, light, video, set design, etc.). Tangente’s aim is to support and encourage technical experimentation and collaboration between artists and designers (lighting, sound, costume, set, etc.).
3. Presentation of the Process: A third week of laboratory, shared with the other artist, culminates in a sharing of the process with the audience. The LABdiff evenings take the form of a double bill, with two short artistic offerings over three evenings (with minimal technical needs, in an open space without risers). The goal is to present the work in progress, encourage artistic exploration, trial, risk, error, and share these research and creation efforts with the public. Tangente’s aim is to build a thought-sharing community, open the creative process to a wider public, and foster dialogue with its communities and audiences.

Who Is the Open Call For?

• The LABdiff project is open to local artists. Or to Canadian artists who can cover all the expenses incurred and are available for the residencies.
• All projects must already have gone through a first research and/or creation phase.
• Emerging professional contemporary dance/movement artists.
• Interdisciplinary collectives that include dancers.

Deadline to apply : October 19 at midnight

Please fill out the form on our website.