Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser
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About Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser
editThe Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser is an association of seven of the most significant institutions in Germany in the field of contemporary visual and performing arts. The members include FFT Düsseldorf, HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin), HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts (Dresden), Kampnagel (Hamburg), Künstlerhaus Mousonturm (Frankfurt am Main), PACT Zollverein (Essen), and tanzhaus nrw (Düsseldorf). These production houses receive long-term funding from their respective municipalities and federal states as well as from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Key Products and Services
editThe Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser provides a platform for the realization of unique and often multi-year artistic projects that take place at the respective locations of the production houses. These projects address central themes such as the contemporary economic, social, cultural, and ecological transformation of cities and the world, the future of society, and various scenarios of coexistence. The production houses pool their expertise to develop advanced production methods in the field of performing arts and to expand their local and international networks.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser is to strengthen, communicate, and disseminate artistic positions and local contexts at national and international levels. The alliance promotes exchange between local artists, audiences, and urban societies and advocates for the support of the independent theater scene. A central concern is the promotion of diversity and the commitment to non-discrimination.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser is committed to the sustainable development of the performing arts and the ecological transformation of cities. Through the joint development of projects and the promotion of artist residencies, commissioned works, and site-specific projects, the alliance contributes to sustainable artistic practice. The event series "Claiming Common Spaces" brings together artists and activists to discuss specific aspects of the central themes of the alliance in workshops and to develop solutions for a sustainable future.
Academies and Continuing Education
editAnother focus of the Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser is on organizing training programs and professional development measures. The Academy for Performing Arts Producers and the Academy for Theater Journalism are examples of programs aimed at promoting professionals in the independent theater scene. These programs offer workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions to impart the necessary skills for effective production in the performing arts.
The Bündnis Internationaler Produktionshäuser is a significant player in the cultural and socio-political community of Germany and contributes to the promotion of contemporary art and culture through its diverse initiatives.