24 JULY - 2 AUG

Application Deadline:  Monday 27th July 2026

 

Surge and Articulation are offering a place on the renowned two week street arts training at SPASA, in Tàrrega, Catalonia. Applicants must be based in Scotland and have an interest in creating outdoor arts performances.  

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SPASA Summer Academy is the seed project of what SPASA is today. It is a two-week international street arts training program that combines specialized learning with hands-on experience in professional events. Taking advantage of two major performing arts events held in the province of Lleida (the Aquelarre of Cervera and FiraTàrrega), four international companies offer intensive courses for participants interested in creation in public space. A 360º vision of the sector to explore the different disciplines that make up street arts. (https://www.spasa.cat/en/spasa-summer#anchors-mnt0gm2k1 )

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Attendees will be trained by –

 

• Tom Greder (Australia) - https://www.tomoskar.com/

• Cie Sputnik (France) - https://prontodiffusion.fr/elementor-617/

• Company Chameleon (UK) - https://www.companychameleon.com/

• Claire Decreux (France) - https://www.instagram.com/claire.ducreux/

 

What the training offers:

 

• 4 sections taught by four companies specialising in different disciplines of street arts. 

• Immersions at the FiraTàrrega (https://www.firatarrega.cat) and Aquelarre events to learn about the organisation and preparation of the performers.

• Organised talks and workshops

• Attendance at rehearsals and pre-performances of acts participating in Aquelarre de Cervera and FiraTàrrega

 

This placement is open to professional performers working in or interested in street arts and performance arts students.

 

The course will be taught in English. Included is shared accommodation in Cervera, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, transport between Cervera and Tàrrega and full attendance at all SPASA activities.

 

Surge will be paying the fees for the programmes and up to £250 towards travel to the course will be provided by Articulation. 

 

Please do not apply through the SPASA website as this will incur full cost to you for the course and travel.

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To apply:

 

Please email a few paragraphs including a short biography and why you think this would be beneficial to your professional development (max. 500 words) to Alan Richardson – alan@surge.scot

 

For more details on the course - https://www.spasa.cat