Application, Selection, Fees & Funding

Good to know: 

• There is no age limit, but it may be interesting to know that the average age of Atelier participants (from past editions) is of 32 years old
• Excellent knowledge of English is required (the working language of the Atelier)
• We encourage people from all parts of the world to apply, even with the current circumstances related to travel; The Festival Academy will work towards making the Atelier possible and accessible for all selected applicants

Applicants must:

• Be supported by a festival, a cultural venue or another initiative in the cultural sector; or
• Be supported by a training/academic institute (study module); or
• Provide proof of future employment in the field; or
• Demonstrate strong personal arguments and motives.

Participants must:

• Deal with one or more artistic disciplines within a festival; or
• Have basic practical knowledge in festival operation; or
• Demonstrate the ambition to deepen their skills in the field of programming or in a department closely related to it; or
• Prove that a study course (already completed or due to be completed) is in line with the Atelier; or
• Give evidence of their ambition to work in the festival business or cultural field.

The fee includes accommodation for seven nights, registration, working documents, access to all sessions, meals and drinks, receptions, local transport, cultural and artistic programme, and follow–up activities.

• Full course fee: €2400
• Reduced course fee for EFA member festivals:  €1900

Travel expenses and insurance are not included on the Atelier fee and are the responsibility of the participant or the supporting organization.

Following selection, Atelier participants will receive a request of payment for the full amount, with a request to pay an advance sum of 300 Euro (non-refundable) within 10 days of receiving the selection letter. The remaining 2100 Euro (for non-EFA members) or 1600 Euro (for individual EFA members) has to be paid as indicated on the request of payment.

Please ensure that The Festival Academy receives the contribution net. The participant is in charge of bank costs related to international payment. Travel expenses and insurance are not included on the Atelier fee and are the responsibility of the participant. 

The Festival Academy will assist as much as possible with visa issues and other permissions in preparation for the Atelier. 

Funding opportunities for this training programme are numerous at local/national level, and we have established long-term partnerships with some organisations all over the world to support prospective participants. Find out more about the application procedures and funding opportunities here.