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Without Walls supports artist and professional development opportunities across the network. 

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DISCOVER PROGRAMME 2025

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Discover is an open opportunity for artists, directors, producers and creatives who are new to outdoor arts to learn more about what it means to make work outdoors.

The Discover Programme 2025 will provide:

  • Opportunities to find out about what is involved in creating and touring outdoor work.
  • Sessions with producers, directors, programmers and more – working in outdoor arts.
  • Moments to meet more creatives, ask questions and explore ways to constructively develop your own practice or work.
  • Support to identify research and development needs with support from industry experts to progress ideas.

Deadline for Expression of Interest submissions: Tuesday 1 July 2025, 12pm

OPEN CALL: 2026 PROGRAMME

Without Walls invites artists to submit proposals for the Without Walls programme, premiering in 2026.

The Open Call is an opportunity for artists to submit ideas for ambitious and exciting new outdoor arts projects. Shows which are selected for the programme tour to our partner festivals, who are responsible for co-commissioning the work.

Open call goes live: Thursday 15 May
Deadline for access support requests: Tuesday 10 June, 12pm (midday)
Online Q&A: Thursday 12 June, 11am – 12:30pm
Deadline for all submissions: Tuesday 8 July, 12pm (midday)
Final decisions: Late October 2025
First performances to take place early May 2026

Artist and Professional Development

Discover Programme

Discover provides opportunities for artists, directors, producers and creatives who are new to Outdoor Arts to learn more about what it means to make work outdoors.

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Creative Labs

Practical workshops for outdoor arts professionals and artists with a focus on a key topic. Themes have included dramaturgy and sustainability.

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Associate Programme

Providing opportunities for hands-on experience. The programme ensures professional pathways in the industry for practitioners from under-represented backgrounds.