Wed, 21. August 2024  |  17:00-20:00 | On site

Podewil
Klosterstraße 68, 10179 Berlin

What is an association and how can you get involved? How can associations for international artists offer opportunities for both networking and advocacy? Is it better to join an existing association or to self-organize, or both? This event explores the benefits and challenges of involvement in associations and organizations for international artists and cultural professionals.

In the first part of the event, there will be a panel discussion with artists and creative professionals who are active in associations, organizations and networks: Chang Nai Wen (director and producer), Vicky Germain (project manager), Marcela Villanueva (cultural manager). The panel will be moderated by Yaell Sherill (curator, cultural manager and dramaturg). Among others we will talk about the following questions: What is an association and how can you get involved? How can associations for international artists offer opportunities for both networking and advocacy? Take part and ask your questions! 

Afterwards, you can get to know Berlin-based professional associations and organizations that support international artists and creative professionals. We have invited berlin-based associations, such as Performing Arts Programm (performing artists), initiative neue musik e.V. (contemporary music), bbk berlin (visual artists), Lettrétage (literature) and Clubcommission e.V. (club culture). There will also be consultation centers on site, such as touring artists and Kreativ Kultur Berlin. Get to know these organizations better and ask your questions directly on site. Or if you simply want to exchange ideas and chat with other participants you can join our speed dating session.

This networking event is part of the event series Get started! First steps in self-employment in cooperation with touring artists. This series of online and offline events aims to provide aspiring freelancers with a roadmap to navigate the world of freelancing in Germany. In addition, we would like to provide you with helpful tips, good practice examples and connect you with other artists and creative professionals in Berlin. 

Check out all the events of our event series in our program booklet: https://fcld.ly/alggm2d

The event is held in English and on-site as a face-to-face event.

Accessibility: The Podewil is partially accessible. The Klosterstraße subway station, located directly in front of the Podewil, has an elevator. You can access our building via a ramp and an elevator. We are happy to assist you with door opening. An accessible restroom is available.

Do you have questions or need assistance? Feel free to contact us: 030 247 49-778 | beratungszentrum@kulturprojekte.berlin

Participation is free of charge. As the number of places is limited, you must register in advance using our registration form.

Information about cancellation:

We would like to give as many cultural and creative professionals as possible the chance to attend our events. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask you to cancel your registration in advance. Please send an email to beratungszentrum@kulturprojekte.berlin at least 48 hours before the start of the event. This will allow someone else to take part in the event.