FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Cyprus
Address
50, Spyrou Kyprianou St., LatsiaCountry
City
NicosiaMobile Phone
+35799839556Telephone
99839556Year of Establishment
2024Contact Person1
Stavros StavrouJob Title 1
Artistic DirectorContact Person 2
Kostas SilvestrosJob Title 2
Associate DirectorOrganisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit FoundationFields of Activity
Arts, Human rights, International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
The organization employs one permanent member of staff, while it also buys services from freelancers on a project basis. Its main financial resources come from the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture (on a project basis), as well as private funding. Humart's work scope includes performing arts productions, seminars, advocacy campaigns and other projects. The organization closely works with other organizations working with performing arts, the internalization of culture and cultural rights, especially the cultural rights of children.
Mission and Objectives
Humart is a cultural organization based in Cyprus, dedicated to the production, distribution, and internationalization of the country’s performing arts. Its mission includes fostering the cultural mobility of Cypriot artists and companies while providing guidance and access to information for more effective and sustainable international collaborations.
The organization places a strong emphasis on Cyprus’s European identity. As a member of the European Union, Cyprus has access to various EU programs that can support cultural mobility, particularly in a country with limited traditions of international collaboration in field of performing arts. At the same time, Humart recognizes Cyprus’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa and actively promotes artistic exchanges and mobility within the broader Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.
Main Projects / Activities
A significant part of Humart’s work focuses on performing arts for children and young audiences. The organization spearheads the international touring of STILL! – A Statue That Travelled the World, the first Cypriot production to tour extensively abroad.
Stavros Stavrou, Humart’s founder and Artistic Director, has dedicated much of his career to the internationalization of Cypriot performing arts and cultural mobility. As a newly elected member of the Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International—the global association for performing arts for children and young people—his work centres on fostering international artistic connections, particularly within the Mediterranean and European regions.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
The performing arts for children and young people, as well as the internationalisation of the performing arts in Cyprus are two areas that are underrepresented in the Cyprus National Network. Therefore, we believe that our membership will strengthen the Network's presence in these areas, while our strong local and international connections could contribute to the Network's work and to its further development.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We believe that joining the ALF Network will offer us valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration within a big and multicultural community, something which will enhance the organization's impact and sustainability. We also believe that ALF membership can boost Humart's visibility , enabling participation in various events. Additionally, ALF offers a platform for advocacy, knowledge sharing, and capacity building, which will help our organisation strengthen its role in international cooperation.