Un/gleich/zeitig: Opening Up Spaces - Participation, Audience (Research) and Third Spaces

In-depth knowledge regarding the status quo of cultural participation is one of the central foundations for the development of effective cultural participation strategies. In order to find out whether and to what extent people use cultural locations and opportunities, the motives behind this and the possible barriers can be uncovered through the use of surveys and evaluations. Dr. Oliver Tewes-Schünzel (Institut für Kulturelle Teilhabeforschung | IKTf, the Institute for Research on Cultural Participation) will provide an overview of socio-demographic influential factors on cultural participation on the basis of the current study Cultural Participation in Berlin in 2023. Is Everything Back to Normal? Cultural Attendance and Artistic-Creative Recreational Activities Following COVID-19.

Following this, there will be a panel discussion concerning cultural institutions as spaces for dialogue and locations for cultural participation. In order to become a place for public meetings, discussions and exchanges, cultural institutions should actively seek dialogue and collaboration with civil society.  Is it sufficient, however, to simply open up the doors and wait for people to come in? What strategies are necessary to actually open up the space and ensure that a real exchange with the neighborhood and communities can take place?

The panelists will discuss how the participation opportunities for the civil society can be increased and how the potential of community work and outreach projects in the independent performing arts can be used more intensely.

In German spoken language.

With Dr. Oliver Tewes-Schünzel (Institut für Kulturelle Teilhabeforschung | IKTf) , Mustafa Akça (Komische Oper), Kristina Rahe (Bundesverband Soziokultur e.V., the German Federal Association for Sociocultural Projects) and Laura Böttinger (Dance On Participation - practice projects for Senior Citizens)

Moderation: Leyla Ercan (cultural manager and advisor)

Leyla Ercan is a cultural manager and advisor and is specialized in diversity development, inclusion and critical cultural practices. The focus of her work is placed on opening and change processes as well as empowerment for women of color.