Our program enhances the international and cross-regional visibility and networking of Berlin's independent performing arts community. We offer a range of programs that help Berlin’s independent performers and initiatives gain recognition beyond borders, establish new connections, and further develop their artistic practices - from delegation trips and trade fair visits to professional visitor programs. Many of our initiatives are developed in cooperation with other organizations, such as the "Goethe-Institut", "Dachverband Tanz Deutschland", and the network "produktionsbande".

If you are looking to connect with Berlin’s independent performing arts community, you’ve come to the right place. We invite all interested parties to join our network and take advantage of the diverse services we offer. belen.marinato [at] pap-berlin.de (Belén Marinato) and catherine.launay [at] pap-berlin.de (Catherine Launay) look forward to hearing from you.

Our Services

• For Industry Professionals: Intensive exchange between Berlin-based artists and international experts, fostering knowledge transfer and long-term collaboration.
• Trade Fair Visits: Visits to international shared trade fair stands to open new markets and make your work accessible to international and cross-regional audiences.
• Delegation Trips: Tailor-made trips allowing Berlin-based artists to present themselves at international festivals and within various artistic and cultural circles.
• Performing Arts Market: The Berlin Performing Arts Market offers local, national and international industry professionals the opportunity for formal and informal encounters with Berlin artists and producers.

Publications

On Tour! Tools, Tips and Strategies for Distribution Work offers an initial overview and orientation for anyone starting out in distribution. It provides practical advice and insights from experienced professionals in the field. The publication also includes the poster Step by Step to Successful Distribution, which encourages readers to get creative and map out their own path toward developing a distribution strategy.

As a complement to the topic of distribution work, the Swiss dance network Reso has published Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Distribution (But Were Afraid to Ask). For this publication, the Performing Arts Program provided the German translation.

Our Events and Open Calls