Strengthening Independent Artistic Work! The Effect of the Berlin Performing Arts Program on the Economy & Advocacy Structures

Since 2013, the Berlin Performing Arts Program (PAP) has worked to strengthen, professionalize and network Berlin’s independent performing arts community. In doing so, the project not only has a decisive effect on the development of Berlin as a location for culture; it has also changed the role of LAFT Berlin as the community’s advocate for questions of cultural policy.

After 10 years, it is high time to stock of things: PAP will now undergo a scholarly evaluation. Dr. Janet Merkel from the field of city and regional economies at the Berlin University of Technology is examining the effects of the project on the economic situation of the independent performing arts community and on the location of Berlin. Dr. Alexandra Manske, on the other hand, is examining the effects of the program on the structure of cultural policy advocacy. 

During the 10th Industry Get-Together, they will provide insight into their methodology and share the first results of their research. You can also complete the current survey on PAP directly while attending this event!

With Dr. Janet Merkel (sociologist, focal points of the work include urban development, urban economies, art and the creative industries) & Dr. Alexandra Manske (sociologist, focal points of the work include labor and society, the cultural sector and creative economies)

Moderated by: Jan-Tage Kühling (Berlin Performing Arts Program)

In German spoken language