Synopsis:

ABOUT INTERSECTIONS LAB

Intersections LAB is an interdisciplinary artist lab presented by 12.ance Festival in Singapore. Bringing together artists working across disciplines, the lab supports collaborative experimentation, artistic exchange, and the development of new artistic concepts.

For its inaugural edition, Wearable Bodies, we invite artists to investigate garments and materials as active creative forces—shaping movement, perception, and performance.

IMPORTANT DATES

​Application period: Now - 20 Sep 2026

​Interview period: Upon Application - 30 Sep 2026

​Announcement of results: by 30 Oct 2026

​Lab period: 1 Nov - 4 Dec 2026

Studio Presentation: 6 Dec 2026

LAB STRUCTURE

Following the application process, shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. These conversations will help the organisers form interdisciplinary groups based on artistic compatibility, collaborative potential, and availability.

​Each group will comprise:

- 1 Dance / Movement Artist

- 1 Sound / Music Artist

- 1 Fashion / Wearable Artist*

*Wearable artists may include practitioners working in fashion, costume, textiles, material-based practices, and other body-oriented forms.

​Together, you will explore the theme of Wearable Bodies through shared inquiry, experimentation, and making.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

Selected artists will work in interdisciplinary groups and receive:

- A $300 production and materials allowance per group to support the development of your work.

- 12 hours of dedicated studio time at Sigma Collective Space during the Lab period, culminating in a public presentation on 6 December 2026 (refer to "Important Dates" above).

- Mentorship and feedback from invited industry practitioners and professionals throughout the Lab.

- Opportunities to connect with curators, artistic directors, producers, presenters, and artistic peers.

- Professional documentation of your work for future portfolios and archival purposes.

- A supportive environment for interdisciplinary research, experimentation, and creative exchange.

​The Lab culminates in a 15-minute public presentation, in a format determined by each group, followed by a 15-minute conversation with audiences, mentors, and invited industry guests. The showcase is open to the public and attended by curators, producers, presenters, and fellow artists, creating opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and future collaborations.

Refer to full details on [u]12.ance Festival website[/u].

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