The axes of the WorkSpaceBrussels mission consist of providing young artists (Brussels based or not) with a residency and a working period, and proper support for their early creations. This support is customized according to the specific needs of the artist and his project. We try to lay out an apt trail for them based on some exploratory conversations. WorkSpaceBrussels then helps finding adequate workspaces, logistic, administrative, financial and dramaturgic support, housing in Brussels, partnerships, opportunities for presenting their work, ... WorkSpaceBrussels can also act as an executive or co-producer.

WorkSpaceBrussels doesn't have an infrastructure of its own. We try to make a choice for a suitable space for creation and presentation based on the specificities of the project in question and in consultation with our partners (in Brussels or beyond). These spaces may vary from an office for research projects or a bare dance studio for the early stages of creation, to an equipped theatre space for finishing and presenting the work. In this search WorkSpaceBrussels is backed up by its partners Kaaitheater, Rosas / P.A.R.T.S., Brigittines, Beursschouwburg, Bains Connective, Pianofabriek, Buda Kortrijk, Raffinerie / Charleroi Danses, Szene Salzburg, Transforma Torres Vedras, ... WorkSpaceBrussels also relies on these partners for many aspects of the technical and logistic needs of its projects. [more info ...]

We deploy our own know-how for all production and administrative support: in procuring an administrative framework, financing the project, applying for grants, finding the right communication channels, archiving and translating, ... This is done of course in concert with all parties involved, co-producers, management office, informal partners, ...

Along with Sarma and a team of dramatists, artists and critics we also provide dramaturgic support, guidance in communication, ... In addition, Sarma organizes a series of workshops concerning some secondary aspects of creation: light design, sound, video, ...

WorkSpaceBrussels can provide housing for foreign artists in Brussels, in collaboration with Brigittines and some acquainted Brussels based artists.

WorkSpaceBrussels is a member of a wide informal network of affiliated organizations. Together with our partners we look into the possibilities for extra support (residencies, financial contributions, ...) and presentation in theatres, art centres and festivals throughout Europe and elsewhere. [more info ...]

We don't maintain a fixed procedure for applying for support or presenting a new project. You can send us your proposals at any time by e-mail [info@workspacebrussels.be]. We receive many files on a daily basis. Hence, an answer could be somewhat delayed.