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This report comprises the outcomes from the working sessions of IETM Beirut. With the main focus on Freedom of Expression, the programme thrashed out such crucial topics as mobility, cultural policies, funding, gender equality in the cultural sector, decentralization of culture and more. Download
Expressions of Interest are now open to performing arts professionals for support to attend the IETM Spring Plenary in Bucharest, Romania on 20 - 23 April. IETM, the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts, is the EU’s primary performing arts network. In 2009, the Australia Council developed a partnership with IETM to develop long ...
Gender relates to the most intimate part of the human self – identity. Arts that stage (in any form) such a sensitive and intimate topic of gender identity resonate deeply with audiences, and can lead them to reconsider their vision, their gaze, ultimately their own identity. The gender issue is also a clear example of obvious binaries that limit ...
Creative Climate Leadership is a new programme for artists and cultural professionals to explore the cultural dimensions of climate change, and take action with impact, creativity and resilience. The success of the COP21 UN Climate Talks and the first universal agreement on climate change – the Paris Agreement – has called for urgent, collaborative ...
By now, we have got used to complexity, contrasts, and tensions. However, peace and integration as have prevailed in Europe over the last fifty years are proving more fragile than we thought. In this context, culture reflects the state of a society, while imagining its possible futures. Watch IETM Valencia’s Opening keynote conversation between ...
Unlimited is a commissions programme, delivered by Shape Arts and Artsadmin, funded by Arts Council England with additional funding from Arts Council Wales, British Council and Spirit of 2012. We are looking to support commissions for disabled artists and companies that support disabled-led work across all art forms. We are looking for quality ...
Gatekeepers as a term, alludes to notions of permission or of “allowing” something to occur. Life is built and structured around permissions and “gatekeeping”. In the context of the arts, I think of “gatekeepers” as those who foster and nurture the aspirations of artists and those who do not. What are the criteria for the gates to be held open, who ...
The Arts Council wishes to procure the services of a number of Arts Advisers to meet the needs of the organisation both from a quality and service delivery perspective. The art form areas to which this relates are: Architecture, Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle, Film, Music, Opera, Planning, Theatre, Traditional Arts. Each contract will be offered ...
The European Commission has published 2017 annual work programme for the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme. Creative Europe recognises both cultural and economic value of all cultural and creative work. Therefore, the programme is well positioned to feed in the Commission's political priorities for jobs, growth, fairness and ...
Comissura Espai, hub of Patricia Pardo's Company, yields for next 2017 its rehearsal space to two scenic creators. You can find the terms for this resicende in our web: www.comissuraespai.wordpress.com
