Dates
| 10.12.2024 / 17:00 |
Information
Please register for the Artist to Artist meeting on December 10th HERE
We invite you to the concluding meeting and presentation of the Artist to Artist platform, which focuses on the functioning of the contemporary independent performative scene. The purpose of the meeting is to share acquired experiences with other members of the cultural community and to find new participants interested in joining the Artist to Artist program for 2025.
Artist to Artist is a platform facilitating meetings of independent artists, artistic groups, and collectives operating in the field of performative art. It enables the sharing of knowledge and practical experiences, as well as uncertainties and challenges arising from the operation within the Czech artistic environment. Topics include the division of roles within artistic collectives, funding and grant systems, the necessity and form of PR for artists, and many other pressing issues. For 15 years, Studio ALTA has been one of the hubs of the Czech independent theater scene, actively listening to the needs of the artistic community and addressing the position and challenges of cultural institutions. This led to the initiation of discussions between artists and venues in 2022.
In 2023, the Artist to Artist group was officially established as a new and innovative way to respond to the current situation of independent performative art practitioners. It became a space where artists can share experiences and challenges with peers, learn from one another, and work together to cultivate a better working environment—without the need for institutional backing—”just” artists supporting artists. Throughout 2024, meetings with a new group took place, and over five full-day sessions, participants shared numerous challenges and collectively found solutions to many problems and shortcomings.
Within the group, pressing topics were identified and addressed through discussion circles, aiming both to foster crowdsourcing and to gain insights into the workings of other groups, comparing organizational management methods. Another part of the meetings focused on specific training provided by experts on the given topics.
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𝗢𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, a one-hour presentation will take place at the SVĚTOVA 1 gallery, outlining the principles and conclusions reached during the process. The presentation will include brief contributions from individual participants and a follow-up discussion moderated by experienced facilitator Daniela Voráčková.
Please register for the Artist to Artist meeting on December 10th HERE
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In this project, Studio ALTA plays the role of an observer and umbrella organization, supporting the potential establishment and functioning of an autonomous group. This year’s program was coordinated by Lukáš Karásek from tYhle z.s. association and Ester Trčková from SPOLK collective.
The 2024 Artist to Artist participants included individuals and groups such as – tYhle, POLK, Spielraum collective, Holektiv, Robo Nižník, Debora Štysová, Natalie Tun, Zdenka Svíteková, Manus Art Collective, Justyna Tuchorska, Linda Straub, Alica Minar and collective, Bazmek Entertainment, Dočasná Company and more.
Artist to Artist is part of the CULTIVATOR platform by Studia ALTA, aimed at transforming the operations and practices of cultural institutions.
foto: Antoan Pepelanov
Artist to Artist is part of the CULTIVATOR platform (project reg. no. 0315000085) of Studio ALTA for the transformation of the functioning and practices of cultural institutions. The platform is being created thanks to support from the National Reconstruction Plan.