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23 September 2024: MONTHLY MEET-UP Producing in the performing arts // Berlin, in English

Producing in the performing arts is a special field of work that takes particular forms in the independent performing arts. Producers have an interface function between the administrative processes, production and also in relation to the artistic concept. With our guests we talk about the challenges of this field of work. What are the interesting and enjoyable aspects what are the difficult aspects? How can you establish yourself as a performing arts producer in Germany? What fields of work are there? In addition to inputs, we look forward to discussions and conversations with you. 

Our guests: Sofie Luckhardt works with produktionsbande, a network for production managers, producers, art workers, and all protagonists of artistic production in the independent performing arts. Anna Wille is a freelance dramaturge and production manager. As part of the production office ehrliche arbeit - freies Kulturbüro, she works in production management and project development and as an artistic director and dramaturge. She is a consultant and seminar leader in the Berlin Performing Arts Programm. Wolfgang Hoffmann is a dancer and cultural entrepreneur. He is the founder and director of the artist agency Aurora Nova, which stages shows in the genres of contemporary circus, physical theatre and new theatre forms all over the world.
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26 September 2024: Beta Konferenz // Leisnig, in German

BETA Konferenz for creatives in Saxony – the annual conference of Kreatives Sachsen explores sustainable future strategies, opportunities for internationalisation, ways and perspectives for financing creative projects etc.
touring artists and colleagues of CzechMobility.info will facilitate the info session "Blick nach Tschechien. Internationale Zusammenarbeit" (A look at the Czech Republic. International cooperation). We will present our new checklist on working between Germany and the Czech Republic and will be available for individual consultations on-site.
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Also interesting 

17 September 2024: Initiative Musik/German Music Export: Export Ready USA // online, in English 
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23 September 2024: Performing Arts Programm Berlin: How To: Conduct Annual Financial Planning for the Solo Self-Employed // Berlin, in English  
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How to study at UdK Berlin – Info sessions at Universität der Künste Berlin // online
At-risk/refugee prospective students can take part in courses at the UdK Berlin as GASTHÖRER*INNEN+. Several information sessions will be held between September and November. 
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Vielfalt Gründet: Business start-up seminars in various languages // Berlin or online 
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Free online seminars organised by the Künstlersozialkasse (KSK) // online, in German 
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TA Case study: Sustainable travel between the UK and Germany
Travelling to the United Kingdom without a plane is possible. London and other destinations in southern England are often easily accessible by train or ferry. Learn more about options and tips & tricks in the case study ‘Sustainable travel between the UK and Germany’ by Sebastian Hoffmann, touring artists.
Read the case study here

Checklist on temporary work in Switzerland in French
The checklist by touring artists and KulturHub “Temporäres Arbeiten in der Schweiz” (Temporary work in Switzerland) is now also available in French: ‘Check-liste pour le travail temporaire en Suisse’. 
Find the checklist in French and German here

Furthermore

Landesamt für Einwanderung LEA: New procedure for making appointments
Information LEA

Artists' social security contribution rate remains at 5.0 % in 2025
Information Künstlersozialkasse

Collaborating and exporting to China  
New guides by SEWEM – Sino-European Women Entrepreneurs in Music – on administrative and legal aspects in the music sector  
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Exile Media Hub Brandenburg – a place for refugee media professionals since July 2024 
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Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen  
New publication ‚Lernen von der Diaspora. Neuanfänge in Kunst und Kultur nachhaltig gestalten‘ (in German) (Learning from the diaspora: Shaping new beginnings in art and culture sustainably and collaboratively)
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Deep Dive: Cultural Work in the Diaspora – Podcast with Lisa Bogerts and Serap Yilmaz-Dreger 
Podcast
 

15 September 2024: Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt
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15 September 2024: Work scholarships Deutscher Übersetzerfonds
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15 September 2024: Ettijahat Rawabet – production grants for arab performing artists in Europe 
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19 September 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: work stipends - comic
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19 September 2024: House of Jazz – Zentrum für Jazz und Improvisierte Musik: STOP OVER 3: A Residency Program
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20 September 2024: UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Karlsruhe – Project Funding Program Media Arts  
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26 September 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: IMPACT-Funding
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29 September 2024: Gabriele Münter Preis 2025
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30 September 2024: Hessische Kulturstiftung – Travel or residence grant
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30 September 2024: Festival Werkstattwoche Lübben 2025
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1 October 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: Funding programme for women artists in film/video 
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1 October 2024: ASSITEJ Deutschland: International Directors’ Seminar for Children’s and Youth Theatre (DIRECTORS IN TYA – An International Exchange) 
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10 October 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: Fellowship Program ‘Weltoffenes Berlin’ 
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10 October 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: Beratung, Advice, support, and networking for transnational professionals working in art, media, and culture
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15 October 2024: Goethe-Institut: Choreography residency Montréal
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15 October 2024: Kulturbüro Stadt Dortmund – KUNST.TRANSFER Werkförderung
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17 October 2024: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion: Travel grants for projects abroad
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26 November 2024: Cultural Bridge 
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30 November 2024: Culture Moves Europe: Individual Mobility
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International calls for mobility funding can also be found on the website ofOn the Move.
 

touring artists helpdesk service offers individual consultations on administrative questions related to international projects and working stays abroad, by telephone or email and free of charge. To register, please use the form on our website. 
Please note: Our helpdesk services will only be available to a limited extent between 28 September and 4 November 2024, there may be delays. 
 

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