The OFFTA, an annual artistic event presented on the fringes of the Festival TransAmériques (FTA), allows artists to share performances that shift the perspectives of festivalgoers and explore new artistic practices. The supported projects question, transform, and resist preconceptions. OFFTA provides a platform for emerging artists to unfold their pluralities and contribute to the renewal of established models.
NEW APPROACH
With the aim of providing extended support to artists until their presentation at OFFTA 2025, OFFTA has shifted earlier the dates of its call for projects. The 19th edition of the festival will take place from May 23rd to June 1st 2025.
LA SERRE – arts vivants, the producer of OFFTA, aims to reaffirm its role in supporting emerging practices by offering a set of resources to artists presented at OFFTA, creating more connections between its various programs. The proposed activities will be held in collaboration with the projects supported through the Radial Residencies and YOU ARE HERE programs of LA SERRE.
In addition to the projects selected through this call, the OFFTA 2025 will present projects curated in collaboration with LA SERRE and its partners.
The new format plans to provide all selected projects with:
- Residency in the studios of LA SERRE, between August 2024 and June 2025: 2 weeks in the large studio, along with a bank of hours in the small studio, and year-round access to our co-working spaces and a writing room.
- Dramaturgical support activities: In the form of exchanges, artists will be invited to propose sharings among themselves. These exchanges can take many forms. It is expected that each project proposes an activity and takes part in the majority of other’s proposals.
- Structural support will be offered to the 7 supported projects. It will provide support with administrative and production-related aspects of the projects. It will take the form of group activities and individual support.
- 2 or 3 presentations at OFFTA 2025: The support will culminate with the programming of the supported projects as part of the festival.
We invite proposals of diverse forms: unconventional projects that defy norms, premieres, revivals, early stages of creation, indoor or outdoor site-specific performances, remote or online showcases, conferences, and more. In addition to projects from this call, OFFTA 2025 will feature projects curated by LA SERRE and its partners.
To explain in greater detail the new services offered at the OFFTA and the distinction between our three main programs, we’re holding a webinar in English on April 4 at 6:30pm. To join us, register by clicking here!
Read more about the call
CALL & PROCESS
The project selection process will be carried out by a committee, formed by Claudel Doucet, artistic director of LA SERRE. They will favor projects oriented towards:
- The match between the offered resources and the project’s needs, including the interest and availability of artists to engage in dramaturgical activities, benefit from structural development activities, and take advantage of the residencies.
- Approaches proposing transformative experiences, marking a significant advancement in the practice of the artists and candidate collaborators,
- Boldness and innovation,
- Interdisciplinary exploration or unique dramaturgical approaches,
- The use of collaborative methodologies and respectful dialogue protocols,
- The relevance and commitment of artistic practices within communities or in resonance with contemporary realities,
- Potential alignment with the festival’s mission and available resources.
- Diversity in artistic forms, realities, and cultures represented.
The projects are also considered for all opportunities that arise around LA SERRE, including local and international residency exchanges, activities related to the Arts & Care project developed with the Gouin Psychology Center, etc.
*If all the financial support requested by LA SERRE is received, fees will be proposed to the artists for each of these activities. In the event of non-received funding, LA SERRE will be obliged to readjust the program of activities offered.
The OFFTA call is open to creative projects that plan to have finalized their creation in spring 2025. These works, ready for touring, will be presented at the festival.
Among the 7 selected projects, one of them should place active citizen participation at the core of its approach, fostering inspiring encounters between art and society.
OFFTA expresses its commitment to historically underrepresented voices and marginalized identities. We are determined to promote an inclusive selection process. If you encounter accessibility obstacles when submitting your application, do not hesitate to seek assistance from LA SERRE, which will be available to support you.
This call is open to Canadian projects. However, please note that travel and accommodation expenses to Mooniyang/Montreal/Tio’tia:ke are not covered by OFFTA & LA SERRE.
Rules and regulations of the applications
- One project per submission (no double bill)
- The form must be completed before Mai 5th, 2024, at 11:59 PM
- Only complete applications will be accepted
- Only applications from artists or companies based in Canada will be accepted
- The direction and selection committee reserve the right not to comment on their decisions
- Decisions will be communicated by the end of Summer 2024
LA SERRE launches its annual call for resident artists for the 24-25 season.
Intended for emerging local artists, the residencies are closely linked to other projects carried out by the organization. During a whole year, the 7 supported artists will benefit from multi-faceted accompaniment, rooted in a research and creation environment that favors experimentation, free from production expectations.
NEW APPROACH
LA SERRE – arts vivants reiterates its role of supporting emerging approaches by offering a series of resources to resident artists, in particular by creating more links between its various programs. The proposed activities will be held in collaboration with the projects supported towards their presentation at OFFTA and YOU ARE HERE programs of LA SERRE.
The new format plans to provide all selected projects with:
- Residency in the studios of LA SERRE, between August 2024 and June 2025: 2 weeks in the large studio, along with a bank of hours in the small studio, and year-round access to our co-working spaces and a writing room.
- Dramaturgical support activities: In the form of exchanges, artists will be invited to propose sharings among themselves. These exchanges can take many forms. It is expected that each project proposes an activity and takes part in the majority of other’s proposals.
- Structural support will be offered to the 7 supported projects. It will provide support with administrative and production-related aspects of the projects. It will take the form of group activities and individual support.
To explain in greater detail the new services offered and the distinction between our three main programs, we’re holding a webinar in English on April 4 at 6:30pm. To join us, register by clicking here!
Read more about the call
CALL & PROCESS
The project selection process will be carried out by a committee, formed by Claudel Doucet, artistic director of LA SERRE. They will favor projects oriented towards:
- The match between the offered resources and the project’s needs, including the interest and availability of artists to engage in dramaturgical activities, benefit from structural development activities, and take advantage of the residencies.
- Approaches proposing transformative experiences, marking a significant advancement in the practice of the artists and candidate collaborators,
- Audacity and innovation,
- Interdisciplinary exploration or unique dramaturgical approaches,
- The use of collaborative methodologies and respectful dialogue protocols,
- The relevance and commitment of artistic practices within communities or in resonance with contemporary realities,
- Diversity in artistic forms, realities, and cultures represented.
The projects are also considered for all opportunities that arise around LA SERRE, including local and international residency exchanges, activities related to the Arts & Care project developed with the Gouin Psychology Center, etc.
*If all the financial support requested by LA SERRE is received, fees will be proposed to the artists for each of these activities. In the event of non-received funding, LA SERRE will be obliged to readjust the program of activities offered.
LA SERRE expresses its commitment to historically underrepresented voices and marginalized identities. We are determined to promote an inclusive selection process. If you encounter accessibility obstacles when submitting your application, do not hesitate to seek assistance from LA SERRE, which will be available to support you.
RADIAL RESIDENCIES 24.25 – Call for proposals
Proposal submission deadline: Mai 5th, 2024, 23:59
Online Form
YOU ARE HERE 2024 – Call for proposals
To be announced