
02. Artistic Pulses
The Visiting Artist Programme focused on emerging artists who were invited to partner festivals, offering a special programme of meetings with artistic directors, local artists and also other participating artists while taking part in the festival programme.
Creating Connections
The first Visiting Artist Programme in Torino, Italy, brought together artists at Lavanderia a Vapore, an inspiring creative hub with a rich history. The programme focused on open conversations, sharing ideas, and exploring creative processes rather than producing work. With opportunities to connect across borders, the programme fostered collaboration, networking, and mutual learning, highlighting the power of artistic exchange in an extraordinary space.
Fostering the Legacy
In this video, Stine Nilsen from CODA Oslo International Dance Festival and Gintarė Masteikaitė from New Baltic Dance share how the Visiting Artist Programme has fostered deep connections and collaborations between artists and festivals. Highlighting success stories and a growing legacy of trust, they discuss how the programme continues to inspire new projects, expand networks and shape the future of contemporary dance programming.
Visiting Artist Guide
Drawing on insights from Big Pulse Dance Alliance’s Visiting Artist Programme, this guide offers practical support for performing arts and dance festivals planning to participate in artist exchange programmes. Suitable for festival organisers, network coordinators and venue managers, it provides the necessary tools and strategies for effectively hosting and collaborating with visiting artists. These exchanges bring new perspectives, forge valuable connections, and create mutually beneficial opportunities for both artists and festivals.
Download the Visiting Artist Guide to learn how to facilitate meaningful artist exchanges and strengthen your festival’s impact within the global performing arts community.