Objective

• This call aims to select 8 to 12 artists (depending on distances and related travel expenses) to create a show together, which could include short forms (acts: 5-8 minutes) or medium-length pieces with multiple artists (10-15 minutes).
• The process is short but intense, with 10 days of creation leading to several public performances at the Teatro Circo Price in Madrid.
• Artistic direction will be led this year by Marilén Ribot.

Participants & act requirements

• Participants must be current students in their final year or recent graduates (2021-2025) of one of FEDEC members.
• They must be available between the 24th of August and the 13th of September 2026.
• There are no limits on the character of the pieces; on the contrary, CRECE would like to include the wide variety of textures found in today’s contemporary circus expression.

Programming / Schedule

• August 24: Arrival in Madrid
• August 25 – September 9: Work sessions and creation period
• September 10-12: Shows at CIRCO PRICE
• September 13: Return home

The festival provides

• Travel expenses
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Production
• No performance fee will be paid and the possibility of transporting large apparatus is limited.

Selection process

• In addition to each candidate’s circus technique, experience and/ or ease with improvisation with text and movement will be valued.
• There will be a video call meeting with the pre-selected candidates.
• After the selection, the artistic director will be in contact via video call with the selected candidates.

How to apply

Candidates must apply by sending via email to javierjim@carampa.com before June 7, 2026, providing:

• A CV and videos of previous acts,
• The technical requirements,
• Their contact details,
• Their circus school (must be member of FEDEC).

More information about previous editions of CRECE: proyectocrececarampa.blogspot.com.es/

If you have any questions regarding the call, please contact Javier Jiménez at javierjim@carampa.com.

More information is available on their website.