Theatre & New Forms is a program of Villa Albertine in partnership with Albertine Foundation that provides grants to non-profit organizations supporting contemporary theatrical forms (such as theater, circus, puppetry, street theater, and hybrid forms) between France and the United States.
The application platform opens on December 11, 2024, and closes on January 31, 2025, at 11:59PM EST. Projects must take place between May 1st, 2025, and August 31, 2026.
Our organizations are not presenters, nor do we have performance spaces. However, we facilitate and initiate connections between French and American professionals.
Yes, as long as it meets the program’s criteria above. The THEATRE & NEW FORMS program does not differentiate projects based on a target audience.
No, Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation do not organize U.S. tours. However, if a U.S. presenter is interested in your performance, our program officer can help them connect with potential partners.
Yes! Please contact the program officer who will be happy to assist you in navigating the French creative landscape.
Except in specific cases (to be discussed with the program officer prior to applying), companies are ineligible. The program is intended for performance venues, festivals, and institutions that invite artists.
No, THEATRE & NEW FORMS is not designed for research projects. However, we encourage you to explore our Villa Albertine residency program and apply if it aligns with your project.
Congratulations! While you cannot apply directly, the French festival may be eligible. Encourage them to reach out to us for guidance.
Yes, you may apply for a Creative Grant.
While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, the venue managing visas, travel, and set transportation is typically the main applicant. Alternatively, multiple partners can apply, provided each clearly outlines their financial contributions in the “shared costs” table.
THEATRE & NEW FORMS does not support teaching- or student-focused creative projects. However, collaborations between French and U.S. choreographers may be eligible, depending on the project and lead organization.
No, visa applications must be processed through the appropriate U.S. agencies. While Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation cannot handle the applications directly, we can recommend attorneys who specialize in artist visas.
Yes, you can apply. If your venue focuses on presenting multiple works by the same French artist within a specific timeframe, the project is eligible for a touring grant.
Yes, as long as you meet the requirements when applying. Additional partners can join at a later stage.
You can view a list of past grantees here.
Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation have a separate program for contemporary dance. Learn more about FUSED here.
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Yes, please submit a separate application for each project.
No, but the main artists must be clearly affiliated with the French or American artistic scene.
Contact the Program Officer at : louise.dodet@villa-albertine.org. Please allow at least seven business days for a response. We also encourage you to check these FAQs regularly, as they will be updated based on the questions we receive.
Louise Dodet | Program Officer louise.dodet@villa-albertine.org