In 2026, Nová síť will support five selected artistic groups/artists in the field of contemporary theatre. Among other things, the Nová krev na scéně (New Blood on the Stage) program will offer annual mentoring, support for the presentation of completed projects within the Czech Republic, creative artistic or managerial residencies, and support for the premiere of new projects.
SELECTED PROJECTS FOR 2026:
Reruns
- Kino Utajeno
Name of the registered ensemble/artist/group, etc.: Kino Utajeno
- Lysistrata Reloaded
Name of the registered ensemble/artist/group, etc.: Lysistrata Reloaded / Live Creation
- Metal on Metal
Name of the registered ensemble/artist/group, etc.: Emily Jane Steele
Premiere
- Tůň
Name of the registered ensemble/artist/group, etc.: Iva Ščerbáková
Mentoring
- Kolektiv IPUP
Name of the registered ensemble/artist/group, etc.: IPUP
In 2026, Nová síť will offer selected artists the following, depending on the organization’s current capabilities and the participant’s interest:
-total financial support in the amount of CZK 220,000
-year-round mentoring in the areas of project financing, production, promotion, branding, and possibly also dramaturgy and networking in general
-in the case of a completed project, support for its launch in the Czech Republic or the provision of a creative artistic or managerial residency, or support for the creation of a new project
-in the case of a new project, support for the premiere
-year-round support and care from Nová síť consultants
Nová síť announces an open call every year at the beginning of autumn. Applicants provide information in their application about the project, whether completed or in progress, that they want to develop or work on within the program.
Project manager: Katarína Ďuricová / katarinaduricova@novasit.cz
The program is implemented by Nová síť z.s. with financial support from the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the City of Prague.
