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Czech Republic
Address
Wurmova 577/7 77900 Olomouc CzechiaCountry
CzechiaCity
OlomoucStreet address 2
Wurmova 577/7Telephone
+420728180478Website
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2006Contact Person1
Jan ŽůrekJob Title 1
director of the companyOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
DW7 is a public benefit organization working in the field of cultural and community activities. One of its main activities is organization of the international Flora Theatre Festival which ranks among the most important events in the field of contemporary theatre and dance in the Czech Republic. The company also operates the Na Cucky Theatre (Divadlo na cucky) which presents new productions created by a local ensemble as well as productions of the most prominent artists from the Czech Republic and abroad. Another important activity is also organization of the community garden Za()hrada, an independent Gallery W7 or realization of architectonic intervention in the streets.Mission and Objectives
Our mission is to support and foster cultural and community life in our region. We try to develop the crossroad of cultural dialogue between local and international artists as well as between different generations.Main Projects / Activities
Nordspirace/Nordspiration Leading of a long-term international project focusing on presentation of contemporary Norwegian dance and performing arts and exchange of know-how with Norwegian partner Dansearena nord. Project funded by EEA grants.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=nordspiration Divadlo na cucky Operating of the scene Divadlo na cucky and own theatre ensemblewww.divadlonacucky.cz residencies Residency programme for artists of dance and performing arts in our premises and a special summer outdoor space in the middle of the woods. http://www.culturenet.cz/aktuality/rezidence-v-divadle-na-cucky-2015/n:1... W7 Gallery Running of a W7 gallery in the premises of DW7 focusing on modern and daring artists from the Czech Republic and abroad.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=galerie-w7 Malí a na cucky Twice a month afternoon of workshops for children from 6-11 each time focusing on a specific theme (Architecture, animation, puppetry, gardening).http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=mali-a-na-cucky workshops Irregular workshops of contemporary dance and performing arts.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=workshopy 20th Flora Theatre Festival An international festival focusing on presenting of Czech and foreign Drama, Dance and Performing Artshttp://www.divadelniflora.cz/2016/index.php?page=flora-theatre-festival Wurmovka Project supporting good neighbourhood in the building where Divado na cucky is based.www.wurmova7.cz Bilateral visit Oslo, Hammerfest A Study Trip to Norway – meetings in Oslo at various Performing arts centres and with partner organization Dansearena nord in Hammerfest, participation in the Kedja meeting, Dansefestival Barentshttp://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=nordspiration Divadlo na cucky Operating of the scene Divadlo na cucky and its theatre ensemblewww.divadlonacucky.cz W7 Gallery Running of a W7 gallery in the premises of DW7 focusing on modern and daring artists from the Czech Rep. And abroad.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=galerie-w7 19th Flora Theatre Festival An international festival focusing on presenting of Czech and foreign Drama, Dance and Performing Artshttp://divadelniflora.cz/2015/index.php?page=flora-theatre-festival Wurmovka Project supporting good neighbourhood in the building where Divado na cucky is based.www.wurmova7.cz Za()hrada Operating community garden and educational activitieswww.zaohrada.cz Tisíc a jedna Olomouc Community project based on collecting stories connected with Olomouc and developing city game in the streets of Olomouc.www.divadlonacucky.cz Malí a na cucky Twice a month afternoon of workshops for children from 6-11 each time focusing on a specific theme (Architecture, animation, puppetry, gardening)http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=mali-a-na-cucky workshops Irregular workshops of contemporary dance and performing artshttp://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=workshopy Deadline for applying for residency Deadline for Czech applicants for residence at partner organization Dansearena nord within the Nordspiration projecthttp://www.culturenet.cz/aktuality/rezidencni-pobyt-v-norsku-otevrena-vy...How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We would like to cultivate the cultural dialogue between Czech audience and artists from abroad. As one of the most important regional cultural players, we are able to develop small as well as larger activities in the field of culture and community work.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We found out your network as very nice and original. We are very interested on collaboration with the EUROMED region.