Workshops Working Internationally
Why still work internationally? How do you build an international network? How can you do valuable touring and travelling today? What are the grants you can apply for? What are the (un)written rules for international co-productions and collaborations? Which international networks can you join as an artist?
Every day, many artists ask us questions about working internationally. So we thought it would be a good idea to start a learning programme on this subject. We organise four workshops of one morning, each with a different topic. The four sessions will take place in a different city. The workshop consists of a substantive presentation on the subject, followed by several cases and experts, and a final part where the participants can learn from each other.
Who can particpate?
We organise these workshops especially for artists, makers, companies, ensembles, musicians, composers, (independent) producers, curators and programmers who want to learn more about working internationally.
Language
The workshops will be held in both Dutch and English.
Programme
1. An introduction to Working Internationally (March 24/Brussels)
Why still work internationally? A look at the environmental and economic realities and impact of working internationally. For this kick-off session, we go into conversation with Sophia Rodriguez (choreographer, performer and circus artist) about building an international career.
2. Policies around Working Internationally at different levels (April 21/Mechelen)
Session on grant flows and financial opportunities for international projects and collaborations, as well as the contacts and tools that several policy bodies can provide. During this second session, Lucile Lamaker will present the International Culture Policy of the Flemish Ministry of Culture and Aurelie Duchateau will explain the opportunities for support from the Foreign Affairs Department.
3. Building international networks formally & informally (May 26/Ghent)
This session will talk about the personal, the economic and environmental impact of working internationally. What are do’s and don’ts of sustainable travelling, programming & touring? What are the (un)written rules for international co-productions and collaborations? What are the existing international networks and networking programmes that you can join? How do you build a network independently? We will go into conversation about this with David Bergé (multidisciplinary artist), Esther Maas (not standing / Alexander Vantournhout) and Gerrit Geerts (Het Collectief).
4. More sustainable internationalisation for people and environment (June 23/Leuven)
On the personal, economic and environmental impact of working internationally. What is valuable travel, programming and touring today? Sharing knowledge and looking at new forms of internationalisation with the (Re)framing the international card game.
Where and when
March 24 in Brussels (Meyboom Artist-run Spaces, 34 Pachécolaan, 1000 Brussels)April 21 in Mechelen (Nona, Begijnenstraat 27, 2800 Mechelen)- May 26 in Ghent (Kunsthal Gent, Lange Steenstraat 14, 9000 Gent)
- June 23 in Leuven (Opek, Vaartkom 4, 3000 Leuven)
Start at 9:30am, end at 1:30pm
Participation is free of charge. Lunch and coffee will be provided and is also free.
Registration
The learning path is complete if you attend all four sessions, but of course you can also register for one session.
