ZURICH REGION
artFAQ is one of many initiatives that are committed to supporting cultural workers in the fields of dance, theater and performance in their work. We would like to draw attention to them and their offers here – with a focus on useful information for production managers. Whenever available, the linked information is in English.
ARITA is an association based in Zürich that offers legal advice for artists from lawyers who specialize in legal issues around art and are enthusiastic about art. Every first Wednesday of the month, two lawyers support artists with all their questions. The consultations take place at Theaterhaus Gessnerallee.
Here you will find, among other things:
Brücki 235 offers space for artistic work rehearsal studios within a self-managed infrastructure, as well as performance opportunities at theaters in Zürich during the so-called performance windows. Representatives of the local scene can continuously work on projects in Brücki 235, research, rehearse, train, bring projects to the stage and network at the Brücki-meetings.
Here you will find, among other things:
Vitamin B is the specialist office for associations and offers an extensive collection of information on setting up and running associations.
Here you will find, among other things:
Compilation of useful tools with instructions, tips and templates
FAIRSPEC is the initiative to establish ethical guidelines and working methods in the independent performing arts scene. FAIRSPEC has developed a code of conduct in close collaboration with cultural workers and holds several events a year.
Here you will find, among other things:
The TanzLOBBY IG Tanz Zürich is committed to the needs of independent dance professionals in Zürich and organizes events for presentation, networking and exchange. In addition, it ensures that dance and the needs of the independent scene are represented in political discussions in the city of Zürich.
Here you will find, among other things:
t. Zürich is the regional group of the canton of Zürich and part of the association t. Theaterschaffen Schweiz. t. Zurich represents its members and cultural policy concerns in Zürich's cultural life and offers opportunities for networking and exchange with regular meetings for independent artists.
ZAK is the new central contact point for accessibility and inclusion in Zurich's cultural sector – practical, individualized, and across all disciplines. This free service is aimed at everyone involved in making culture possible in Zurich: from large institutions to independent collectives, associations, and off-spaces, as well as museums, galleries, theaters, festivals, literary centers, and music and dance projects.
Here you will find, among other things: