Opportunities
Without Walls supports artist and professional development opportunities across the network.
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OPEN CALLS
Each year, Without Walls and our Commissioning partners present a curated programme of new touring work, showcasing the best outdoor arts being made in the UK. This open call is for artists to submit proposals for new outdoor arts projects to be included in the 2027 programme. Shows which are selected will tour to our partner festivals throughout next year.
Open call goes live: Thursday 14 May
Deadline for access support requests: Tuesday 9 June, 12pm (midday)
Deadline for all submissions: Tuesday 7 July, 12pm (midday)
Final decisions: Late October 2026
First performances to take place early May 2027
OPEN CALL: 2026 DISCOVER PROGRAMME
Open call goes live: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Deadline for submission of all proposals: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Notification of supported projects: Monday 13 July 2026
Supported projects to be completed by: November/December 2026