Every year, the Crous de Toulouse promotes and supports its student artists during the major student creation competitions. In 7 categories, all students can present their creation, and participate in a human and educational artistic experience.
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Artistic and cultural competitions open to all students
The student creation competitions aim to valorize the artistic practice of the students. Whatever their sector, they can participate in the category of their choice:dance, theater, music, or even comics, photography, short stories or short films. Group applications are accepted.
“There is no need to be a student in a field to dare to apply! We call not to censor ourselves” recalls Florian Prussak, director of student and campus life Crous Toulouse
Driven by the Cnous (pilot of the regional Crous network), the competition is in two stages: following a first regional phase, the winners of each category meet during a national phase.
The dance, theater and music springboard competitions are free theme , while the comics, photography, short storyand short filmcompetitions are gathered around a theme which changes every year. In 2024, it is on the theme "Hope" that we invite you to create, does that inspire you?
At the moment, the students have until March 3 toelect the next themesof the student competitions for the next 2 years.
Encourage , support, express themselves
The objective of the competition is plural: to encourage the artistic practices of students, and allow them to present their production with regard to 'a caring jury. The jury is made up of artists, cultural and higher education professionals, elected students and former laureates.
< p>“At Crous, we are convinced that students have things to say. These competitions are a way to express yourself and to be listened to” underlines Florian Prussak
Concerning the candidates, each artistic category follows its own calendar. Participation is possible thanks to the submission of your original project, online.
The artistic content is then submitted to the view and deliberation of the jury: aesthetics, message, quality and innovation are key criteria. For the performing arts categories (dance, theater, music), students are preselected to participate in a regional final, on stage: the opportunity to meet jurors and other participants.
Discover the key dates for each category on the Crous website
A real regional springboard
In June, the awards evening establishes atime for discussion and meetingwith the jurors: “They accompany the winners, give them feedback, advice… To progress in their artistic practice” specifies Florian Prussak.
Thewinnersin each category are rewardedwith financial assistance of up to €500 < /strong>for the regional finalist and2,000 euros for the national finalist,as well assupport to develop and promote their projects. Indeed, the Crous establishes partnerships of choice with establishments and cultural actors, corresponding to each theme.
“The regional dance winners are scheduled at the Ravensare festival, those of the short story at the Rencontres paper and book from the Job Collective. It’s a unique experience for the artist and the opportunity to make decisive encounters” - Florian Prussak
For all students who wish to practice a cultural or sporting activity, the Crous offers free #ÀlaCarte Workshops. A space for amateur practice, to discover, be supported or progress in a field!