크로아티아 리예카에서 개최되는 현대공연예술국제네트워크 (IETM)의 Plenary Meeting 의 참가 지원이 한창이다.

올해의 주제는 ’관객, 참여’이며, 얼리버드 모집은 오는 9월 20일까지, 일반 모집은 9월 29일까지이다.

In a never-ending attempt to defend their relevance, the arts have labelled themselves with a variety of concepts and frameworks, each triggering open questions and conveying a hint of confrontation: community art or participatory art? “High art” or grassroots culture? Cultural democratisation or cultural democracy? Professional art or everyday creativity? 

What is participation in the arts: yet another product of neoliberal thinking or a meaningful audience experience? At what level and in which phase should audiences be involved: on or off stage, in the creative process or in delivering a performance, in the management or in the mission and strategies of a cultural organisation, or at each of these steps? When we address audience development, are numbers not at all important, or if they are, how can we combine them with genuine exchange and forging stronger bonds with citizens? 

We live in an age in which valuing the status of the artist is becoming increasingly acute. At the same time, we are confronted with the urgency of involving communities and being socially relevant. How can we create a space where respecting the professional artist coexists with celebrating the everyday creator, where highlighting the social responsibility of the arts is not paired with their instrumentalisation, and where audience development is understood and rethought in a variety of ways and not solely in funders’ jargon?

IETM Rijeka 2019 will deepen and challenge our understanding of the broad, complex and fascinating theme of Audiences.

Early-bird registration deadline: 20 September, noon CET

Both IETM members and non-members are welcome to participate. Register now.