Nursery residencies
This unique residency format — one of a kind in France — is the result of a partnership between the Pôle, the CAF des Ardennes, and several local nurseries. It offers artists the chance to explore creation and experimentation with very young children in a research-creation context.
The residencies in nurseries are open to professional puppetry artists working on projects intended for children aged 0 to 3 years. Puppetry may be explored in all its forms, including its intersections with other art disciplines.
The call for applications for the 2026/2027 residencies is closed.
Next in March 2027 for the 2027/2028 residencies.
2025/2026
L’Entre deux mondes company (France)
L’appel du vivant
Hosted by the Crussy municipal crèche in Seda
From 29 September to 4 October 2025 and from 17 to 21 November 202
An immersive show for children aged 6 months and over.
Physical theatre. Object theatre/puppetry. Live music.
Creation in summer 2026
2025/2026
Collectif 23h50 (France)
Entre deux infinis
Hosted by the Moussaillons crèche in Mouzon.
From 15 to 26 June 2026.
2025/2026
Collectif Ma-Théâ (France)
Elan
Hosted by the Berceau d’Arthur day nursery in Charleville-Mézières.
From 12 to 16 and 26 to 30 January 2026.
2025/2026
Melampo company (France)
Agär
Hosted by the Moussaillons crèche in Mouzon.
From 3 to 14 November 2025.
2025/2026
D’À côté company (France)
Air(e)s de couleurs – Vert
At the Berceau d’Arthur day nursery in Charleville-Mézières.
From 6 to 17 October 2025.