‘The arts sector is an integral part of a troubled ecosystem.’ - Read the IETM Focus Luxembourg report
Register for the IETM Sofia Plenary Meeting 2024 and discover the pre and post-meeting trips
IETM Caravan Lofoten 2024 - Last spots remaining
We are eco-certified! Read our newly designed Environmental Policy
Perform Europe Open Call - less than one month to apply!
Meet the new IETM Members
Members' news
Sector news
We are excited to share with you that the IETM Focus Luxembourg report, Lost in Transition?, written by Elena Polivtseva, is now available to read and listen to.
Last November, 121 IETM members gathered together in Luxembourg to carve out our own role and failings, as well that of cultural funders and nation states. Provocative and profound sentences were spoken as we analysed the pressure points of our times, yet also allowed ourselves to imagine the perfect world. We also aimed to paint the first stroke of what IETM´s vision for an ideal green sector could look like.
Imagine the Perfect World: ‘We inhabit green, carbon-neutral places which are designed for people- and are in harmony with nature.’
Almost 100 participants have already registered for the IETM Sofia Plenary Meeting 2024, taking place 12-15 June 2024. As we work hard behind the scenes to prepare exciting programme updates, innovative workshops and enriching artistic performances, we encourage you to secure your spot, register (early bird deadline: 15 May) and start planning your trip to and stay in Sofia. Consider extending your stay in Bulgaria by signing up for the pre or post-meeting trips to experience more of the rich culture and art of Bulgaria.
The pre-meeting trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo and post-meeting trip to Varna offer a chance for participants to make the most of their time in Bulgaria and delve further into what the local artistic scene has to offer.
There are only a handful of spots remaining for the IETM Caravan Lofoten 2024. Guided by a strong team of partners ready to give insight into the performing arts in Arctic Norway, participants will immerse themselves in the vibrant world of the performing arts of Northern Norway and explore the uniqueness and reality of this artistic community.
Maximum capacity: 30 participants Registration deadline: 30 July, or whenever max capacity is reached
Last month, IETM received its first ever SHIFT eco-certification for our 2023 activities, alongside fifteen other networks. IETM is proud to be one of the pioneers of the SHIFT eco process, which was developed and designed specifically for networks. The first year was a huge learning process for IETM, but one which has given us credibility in our green transition work.
We are proud to introduce a newly designed version of IETM's Environmental Policy to bring our promises and actions to life in a clear, digestible and creative manner. We invite all those interested in reading about and sharing IETM’s plans for reducing our environmental impact to download the publication via the button below.
The Perform Europe Open call - Less than one month to apply!
The European funding scheme supported by the European Union will offer up to 2.1 million euros for performing arts partnerships. The call is open to all performing arts professionals and organisations in Creative Europe countries. Perform Europe offers a unique matchmaking platform with over 800 profiles to find possible partners. You can access it by creating your Perform Europe account.
The beginning of the year always brings lots of new members to our network - over the past two months, we have welcomed 21 new members from across 16 countries!
Interested in becoming a member? Read all about membership benefits, fees and how to apply on our website or email membership@ietm.org.
Art Urban Collective (Bulgaria) invites different creatives to join their Summer Scriptwriting Base, an immersive learning experience combining a summer school, creative adventure, and a rural retreat on 19–28 July in Dolen, Bulgaria. It aims to explore interactive and immersive storytelling, role-playing and creative AI-enhanced storytelling. Read more and apply by 15 May.
Vikram Iyengar, one of IETM Global Connector 2024, invites you to discover the next season of Pickle Factory exploring space, time, body, and movement through a range of experiences and artists in Calcutta, India. Read more here.
Ivanka Apostolova Baskar (North Macedonia) shares the results and resources from the project GREEN INVERSIONS (2023/2024). In 2024 the project seeks to find national and international partners for staging the plays developed during the first part of the project. Discover more.
IETM attended the 7th biannual edition of Ice Hot Nordic Dance Platform in Oslo, Norway. Filled with inspiration from meaningful collaborations with our Nordic colleagues, we've recapped our highlights and key takeaways for you to read. Read the full article.
The 'Up Grants 2024: Culture for Inclusion' open call by the European Network of Cultural Centres is a micro grants scheme that rewards good practices in socio-culture and gives them international visibility. Discover more and apply by 18 March 2024.
Authored by Elena Polivtseva this publication offers an overview of frameworks addressing working conditions in the cultural sectors in EU countries. Read the report.
On 12 March at 11:00-12:30 CET, join On the Move’s Mobility Webinar to deep dive into the topic of international mobility of disabled artists and culture professionals. Discover more and register.
