The theater hall of the Bethlen Téri Színház hosted the presentation of the DemArt art project plans, where the representatives of the three selected projects, Dorottya Márton, the Metrum Ensemble and Kristóf Szabó, presented what kind of artistic work they would create focusing on the stories and characteristics of the 7th District. In 20 minutes each, the artists presented the purpose and justification of the art project, its impact on the community and their relationship with the community. The workflow and detailed budget of the art project, during which the work is created. They presented what kind of permissions they might need and how they would prepare and present the work. At the event, curators and guests had the opportunity to ask the artists questions.
Call for External Evaluation Expert – Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues
The Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues (CDCD) consortium is looking for an Evaluation Expert with a strong background in cultural exchange and participation. This freelance role involves advising on data collection and contributing to reports, supporting the programme evaluation rather than conducting it. The evaluation itself will be carried out by the consortium.
Climate Changer Premiere
As an important step of our Green E.Th.I.Cs project, we will present our Climate Changer performance at ÖrkényKÖZ on 6 June. If you are curious to see how a bicycle participates in our theatre board game, meet us at the ÖrkényKÖZ!
The European Journey of Teatro a Pedali
Green E.Th.I.Cs is not only a great cultural project involving 18 partners from 12 countries to spread consciousness about climate change through art and theatre, but it’s also a guide to living theatre and cultural events in a different way — a GREEN WAY.
Insights from the Budapest Field Visit – PERFARE
The final field visit of our PerFare project took place in Budapest on May 27th and 28th. This time, we had the opportunity to introduce Hungarian organizations dedicated to connecting the welfare sector with the arts.
Open Call for International Experts – Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues
Join the CONTESTED DESIRES: Constructive Dialogues Ethics Advisory Group.
Green Academy Seminar Series – Episode 2
How to Build a Beast: Changing the World with Wonder and Joy
Date: 27 June 2024, Thursday, at 18:00 CET.
Lecturer: Isaac Yuen
Green Academy Seminar Series – Episode 1
Learning to Learn: How to Practise Art for a Convivial Future
Date: 06 June 2024, Thursday, at 18:00 CET.
Lecturer: Prof. Jan van Boeckel
OPEN CALL for Artistic Activism Training – Academy for Actors of Social Change focusing on ARTIVISM 2024
An exclusive opportunity is extended to participants from V4 countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia – with the additional inclusion of Serbia, to partake in a specialized training focusing on Artistic Activism, aimed at cultivating Artivism within the region.
Artists Selected – DemArt Project for the Seventh District of Budapest
The International Institute of Community Commissioned Art (IICCA) was co-founded by Bethlen Theater (Bethlen) / Pro Progressione (HU), Art Transparent (PL), and New Theater Institute of Latvia (LV) as part of the DemArt project. Its goal is to democratize art funding and commissioning practices in local municipalities and other cultural organizations, as well as empower local communities to support their cultural needs.