International connections for performing arts leaders
IETM Global Connect 2027 will select ten professionals in contemporary performing arts based anywhere in the world, including Morocco. The initiative helps experienced practitioners connect their local artistic ecosystems to an international community and encourages diverse perspectives within the network.Support and benefits
Successful applicants receive five years of free IETM membership (2027–2031), including access to IETM meetings and training activities. Online peer sessions between January and May 2027 will introduce participants to the network. The initiative also offers funding support to attend the IETM Plenary Meeting in Larnaca, Cyprus, 25–28 May 2027. No guaranteed fixed cash amount is advertised: applicants should review the precise travel-support terms.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should have more than five years of professional experience in contemporary performing arts. Producers, artists, managers, presenters, directors and other arts leaders are welcome. Selection values active engagement in local communities, commitment to international exchange, generosity in peer learning and inclusive practice. Live music is explicitly excluded from IETM's definition of performing arts for this call.
Application steps
Apply via IETM's dedicated page, using an IETM account. New accounts may require up to two days for approval, so candidates should check their login early rather than waiting until the last moment. Outline professional experience, local impact, international connections and what you will contribute to the IETM community.
Deadline: Thursday 15 October 2026, 23:59 CEST. See the [official open call and application](https://www.ietm.org/en/projects/ietm-global-connect/apply-to-the-call) and [other cultural opportunities](https://culturama.ma/opportunites).