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IETM Hull 2019 // Picture: Thomas Harran

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16.03.2023

Call for contributions to shake the institution

09.03.2023

Open Call – Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans

09.03.2023

EUdeal for Europe

09.03.2023

Council of Europe Report on Artistic Freedom in Europe

09.03.2023

ILO meeting conclusions on the future of work in the arts and entertainment sector

22.02.2023

Creative Scotland responds to reinstatement of Scottish Government Budget 2023/24

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Events Broaden your international network, exchange ideas on burning topics, enrich your knowledge and explore local artistic landscapes at our various events more

28 - 30.11.2023

IETM Focus Luxembourg 2023

24 - 29.10.2023

IETM Caravan Kosovo 2023

12 - 15.06.2023

IETM Aarhus Plenary Meeting 2023

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Picture of participants of IETM Hull 2019 sitting in a venue

Thomas Harran

Picture of participants of IETM Hull 2019 sitting around in a circle

Thomas Harran

Participants of the Satellite Milan 2019 on red seats facing a speaker surrounded by sign language interpreters

Massimiliano Monnecchi

Picture of a speaker facing the audience at IETM porto

©Cesar Coriolano

Participants of the IETM Caravan Palestine 2018 in a theatre venue waiting for a performance to start

Al-Harah Theater

Participants of IETM Rijeka going down a stairway in the streets of RIjeka

©Tanja Kanazir

Members news

25.03.2023

Extractivism and Art: Has The Muse Had Enough, Yet? - by Francesco Chiaro

07.03.2023

Mladinsko Showcase 2023

21.02.2023

BETA CIRCUS Participatory experience open calls for artists

17.02.2023

Invitation to Bread&Dance Prague

10.02.2023

Espoo City Theatre – The International Theatre of Finland is looking for an Artistic Director

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Policy paper

Policy Statement: Recommendation for the Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026

Policy paper

Policy statement: EU action towards a sustainable and fair situation of artists and cultural professionals

Policy paper

Make culture central in the EU Recovery | Second Open letter

Policy paper

The Dresden Declaration of the European Theatre Forum

Advocacy news

09.03.2023

Open Call – Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans

09.03.2023

EUdeal for Europe

09.03.2023

Council of Europe Report on Artistic Freedom in Europe

09.03.2023

ILO meeting conclusions on the future of work in the arts and entertainment sector

22.02.2023

Creative Scotland responds to reinstatement of Scottish Government Budget 2023/24

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2023

IETM Green School

2022-2024

The New International in the Performing Arts (NIPA)

2022

Local Journeys for Change: Training and grant for local action

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IETM Focus Luxembourg 2023

IETM Caravan Kosovo 2023

IETM Aarhus Plenary Meeting 2023

Members news

Policy Statement: Recommendation for the Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026

Policy statement: EU action towards a sustainable and fair situation of artists and cultural professionals

Make culture central in the EU Recovery | Second Open letter

The Dresden Declaration of the European Theatre Forum

Advocacy news

IETM Green School

The New International in the Performing Arts (NIPA)

Local Journeys for Change: Training and grant for local action

IETM Survey Results: What are the three things about your working conditions that you would like to change tomorrow, if you could?

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