On 14 October 2026, IETM has launched launching an online Advocacy School for experienced advocates from the IETM membership. This first edition comprises of 5 sessions held from mid November to the beginning of December 2026. The School offers a practical and collaborative space where participants will develop and strengthen their very own advocacy strategies, test approaches and learn from peers and experts.
Start with us on 14 October
Before applications open, we invited IETM members to an introductory online session on Wednesday, 14 October at 14.00 - 15:30 CEST (calculate your timezone). The session was hosted by:
Aniko Racz, Artistic director SÍN - ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE, Hungary
Elena Polivtseva, Independent Researcher, Belgium
Ása Richardsdóttir, IETM Secretary General, Belgium
Interventions:
Jo Mangan, Artistic director and IETM board member Performance Corporation, Ireland
Madeline Ritter, Director DANCE ON Ensemble / Bureau Ritter, Germany
During this session, we:
- introduced the Advocacy School, its programme and learning approach;
- explained who the School is designed for and how the application process will work;
- heard from members and partners about advocacy strategies and actions that have made a difference;
- left space for questions and open discussion.
Find the recording to the session below. The button will show only if you are an IETM Member.
Credits IETM Schools visual identity - Raquel Echevarria