International network for contemporary performing arts
NEWSLETTER #7
Summer 2022
CONTENTS
IETM Belgrade Plenary Meeting 2022IETM PitchoramaJob Opportunity - IETM Policy & Research ManagerIETM Global Connect 2021-22Local Journeys for ChangeAudio version of ‘#MeToo in Culture: From call-outs to structural change’Members NewsSector News
In case you haven’t heard, this year our plenary meeting will be held in the vibrant city of Belgrade, Serbia under the title ‘WORK HARD, LIVE HARDER!’, organised within the frame of the 56th Bitef Festival. Faced with an aftermath of a pandemic and ongoing numerous conflicts, the transformation of international relations and how we work together is inevitable. The picture we have chosen to represent the Belgrade meeting is taken from the final episode of the Yugoslav TV series ‘Our Shows’ (May 1973), and shows a youth volunteer movement that was established during WWII, based on the principles of solidarity, camaraderie, and jointventure. We believe that the story behind the picture represents the different aspects related to work and labour which we will tackle and explore at IETM Belgrade, such as disability in the arts, feminist leadership, safe working environments, how to tackle burn outs and much more. If you haven’t already done so, register below for these four days full of artistic works, talks and participatory discussions, a pre-meeting excursion and plenty of training, pitching and networking opportunities. Explore the programme, consult the practical information guide and check out the participants listto start planning your trip.
We are continuously updating our programme with new activities and speaker names. Once you have registered, head on over to the IETM Belgrade programme to check out the latest additions. Be one of the first to sign up for the workshops and artistic walks — and don't forget to click on ‘add to my schedule’ to create your own individual programme.
If you haven’t registered yet, do not miss the early bird deadline! You have until 8 September 2022 at 17:00 CET to register and benefit from the reduced fees. We are also introducing a special reduced fee for participants based in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania and Slovenia.
We have prepared a comprehensive practical information guide to help you to plan your trip including a list different hotels in Belgrade offering reduced hotel rates for registered participants who book a room beforeWednesday 29 August 2022. You can also use the IETM Forum to find a bunkmate and share your suggestions on how to minimise your footprint travelling to and during this meeting.
Are you putting together a creative project and need to find the missing puzzle pieces? The IETM Pitchorama is making its comeback at IETM Belgrade! This session creates an opportunity for IETM members to present a project and look for partners by taking part in a live pitching session and Q&A. Applications are open to IETM members, delegates selected by an IETM Associate Member or performing arts professionals based in Serbia.
IETM is hiring! We are looking for a brilliant new Policy & Research Manager to join our team in Brussels. This senior position is responsible for designing, coordinating and the administration of IETM’s policy and research work. A minimum of five years experience in advocacy and research related work in the field of cultural policies and good knowledge of EU policies, institutional processes and frameworks is required. Deadline for applications: Extended to 7 September 2022
In July, our Global Connectors 2021-22 had their final online meeting before going to Belgrade in September! Over the past 8 months, they worked and exchanged through online gatherings and discussion, discovering similarities, connections and differences within their local Performing Arts communities.
From Africa to North and South America, from Asia to Europe, the 18 Global Connectors will join us in Belgrade for our annual Plenary Meeting to contribute to its discussions and workshops, and share their work with the network. Do not miss the opportunity to meet them and get inspired.
Local Journeys for Change (LJC) is one of our capacity building projects where IETM members develop projects meant to bring positive change in their local community. This year we focus on inclusion with 24 members from 22 countries. Take a look at the projects and the blog posts written over the summer. You can continue to discover the LJC projects as our members continue to post their news and blog posts directly onto our website.
Last June, in the Altofest 2022, a group of citizens involved in the festival for many editions was part of the Radio Leib editorial board. They had the opportunity to attend the Radio Community Workshop, curated by Teatringestazione, learning how to manage a web radio. Through different sessions, the group faced the technical aspects - from setting up to running a program; factors related to the content - from the planning to programming and broadcasting.
On June 14th Volcano Theatre held their first open day, welcoming young people aged 14 - 21 from their community to a matinée performance of Sincere as Objects – a unique collaboration where the performance was created after the set was designed, where ‘performance is led by design, by image, by the way that things look in dreams’.
TheaterPi, Theater Theatron and Humans & Soil presents ‘StrangeSpaces Festival Launch Event’, a two day presentation happening in Stockholm, Sweden, where transcultural performing arts and artistic encounters will take place. Check out their exclusive programme and meaning behind the festival here.
IETM RESOURCES
Audio Version: #MeToo in Culture: From call-outs to structural change IETM is excited to introduce the audio version of #MeToo in Culture: From call-outs to structural change. This SHIFT publication puts forward solution-oriented strategies for combating sexual harassment and power abuse in the arts, and for creating equitable and safe professional environments for art workers. By introducing an audio version of the publication, those with reduced vision or visual impairment will have access to the full report, and those who prefer listening to reading can bring the publication on with them on the go!
Joint invitation to the 70th Anniversary Arts Festivals Summit of the European Festivals Association Sirenos Festival (organized by Lithuanian Theatre Information Centre) has opened registration to its Visitors Programme, which showcases Lithuanian theatre and performing arts for international theatre professionals. The Programme will run from 21-25 September in Vilnius, Lithuania. Registration deadline: 1 September 2022
The international Master program ‘Performing Public Space’ of the Fontys Campus in Tilburg (The Netherlands) is inviting guest artists with a focus on public space as their research/practice environment to apply to host interactive, on-site workshops for their students. Deadline for applications: 1 September 2022
Premiere announcement: Lapse Delta Pi (Greece) is announcing its production of LAPSE, an immersive sonic-cinematic installation by renowned artists Stavros Gasparatos (GR) and Lars Jan (US). The work will be exhibited at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre between July 25 and August 14.
The European Commission has signed an agreement with Goethe-Institut to implement a new €21 million mobility scheme for artists and cultural professionals: Culture Moves Europe. It will become a permanent action under the Creative Europe programme that will offer grants to artists, cultural operators, host organisations from all the sectors covered by the CULTURE strand and from the countries participating in the Creative Europe programme. Emerging artists will receive special attention. The first calls are expected in autumn 2022.
What are the most vulnerable points and current problems in the European Theatre sector? This study and report, commissioned by Creative Europe, provides an insight on the theatre sector and gives a comprehensive mapping of its socio-economic profile and impact across the EU.
Culture Action Europe opens the call for Secretary General Culture Action Europe is looking for an experienced leader to join their growing network in the role of Secretary General to coordinate the overall work of the organisation in Brussels (Belgium), lead and support the CAE team, work closely with the Executive Committee and report to CAE members. Application deadline: 2 September 2022.
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