OPEN CALL
Who can apply?
Nordic Ambitions is targeted at leaders with direct or overall responsibility for artistic programming, currently employed at one of the Nordisk Teaterlederråd (NTLR) network’s member theatres or connected to The National Theatre in Greenland or Faroe Island. You can be either new in your role as leader or more experienced. Most importantly, you have strong motivation to develop your leadership skills, broaden your horizons and expand your Nordic peer network. If you are not certain about your eligibility, please contact your regional contact for consultation.
Read more about the program here
When is the OPEN CALL?
The application period is open until Febuary 17.th 2025
How to apply
Please read the information on this page carefully before submitting your application. You may also download a PDF version of this information:
Fill out this form to submit your application
Feedback from participants in the 2024-2025 program
The Nordic Ambitions program is unique, and in my opinion the best leader training. To be part of a group of theatre leaders from all the Nordic countries, exchanging and sharing experience and knowledge across the borders, gives a unique insight. It has been of immense value and inspiration, and has already been implemented in my work as a leader.
- Mentee, Kari Ramnefjell, Unge Viken, Norway
Participating in the Nordic Ambitions program is one the best things I've given to myself throughout my 12 years as a theatre director. Sharing thougts, strategies and reflections on complex matters makes me feel part of a trusting community with equal colleagues.
- Mentee, Jakob Engmann, BaggårdTeatret, Denmark
Program Outline 2025-2026
Mentorship
Mentoring builds on the model of experience and support being shared from established professionals to younger peers. In the Nordic Ambitions program, participants also benefit from networking with other pairs.
Mentees and mentors are selected through an OPEN CALL application and paired to ensure they come from different Nordic countries. The selection committee also looks to the overall dynamics and diversity of the group as a whole. All mentors within the program are experienced theatre professionals currently active in the Nordic regions.
Fees and funding
There is no participation fee. Participants should however be prepared to cover their own travel costs. Remember to check with your employer if you may travel at your organization’s expense. Nordic Ambitions has reserved travel subsidies to democratize participation from smaller theatres and remote locations. Partial subsidies may be granted to participants at the discretion of the organizers. Please specify your circumstances in the open call application if your attendance depends on subsidies.
Participant commitment
Nordic Ambitions builds on personal contacts, group work and shared experiences. The program includes three onside seminars where all mentors and mentees come together to network, participate in workshops, share experiences, and engage in various activities that foster professional growth. It also includes one online seminar.
Mentor meetings outside of the seminars are scheduled by the pairs themselves. Ongoing contact between mentor and mentee is a core element of the program. The program encourages a minimum of seven individual meetings alongside the seminars.
Before applying, make sure you are able to attend the network seminars and that you can commit to meeting your mentor regularly throughout the year.
Language
The shared language of the program is English. All participants are encouraged to network also in their local languages. Special needs and accessibility requirements are registered in the application.
Schedule
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6. MAY 2025
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Online coaching session for mentor/mentors
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| 26.-27. MAY 2025 |
Kick-off seminar, Copenhagen
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| 17.-18. NOVEMBER 2025 |
Fall-seminar, Helsinki
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| 24. FEBRUARY 2025 |
Online-seminar
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| 27.-28. MAY 2026 |
Closing seminar, Copenhagen
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