FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Czech Republic
Address
Šafaříkova 2254/77Country
City
ChomutovMobile Phone
+420721240552Telephone
+420721240552E-Mail (2)
jana@timi.czE-Mail (3)
klara.alexova@gmail.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2003Contact Person1
Jana TimiopuluJob Title 1
Artistic and Executive Director of the Association / Visual arts teacherContact Person 2
Klára AlexováJob Title 2
Artistic and Executive Director of the Association / Performer and actressOrganisation Type
OtherFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
The Obnaženi Association unites professional artists and cultural activists with a personal connection to Chomutov. The experiences, often gained through studies at art schools and participation in prestigious art projects around the world, are returned by the members of the Obnaženi Association back to Chomutov since 2003. The highlight of their activities is the interdisciplinary Obnaženi Festival, which is considered one of the best in the field of performance and visual arts, at least in the Ústí Region.
Mission and Objectives
Our vision is to create an environment and platform in Chomutov for interdisciplinary meetings and cultural exchange of regional, national, and international significance. We also aim to connect Chomutov with larger scenes in the field, thus extending beyond the region. We maintain friendly and inspiring contacts with artists and like-minded collectives in Prague and beyond.
Main Projects / Activities
The Obnaženi Festival is experimental in nature and utilizes various locations throughout the city, from cultural institutions to galleries, cafés, churches, and creatively intervenes in public spaces. In addition to dance and visual art, it partially presents contemporary artistic production in the fields of dance film, music, and literature. The program also includes workshops for the general public.
We are regularly supported by grants from the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the statutory city of Chomutov, and the Ústí Region.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We can share our experience with long-term organization of an arts festival in the region, which has its own specifics and challenges, and at the same time bring and share contacts to interesting artistic projects.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We want to join the ALF Network to network with cultural and educational organizations from the Czech Republic that share a similar mission. We want to share examples of good practice with them and would also gladly take advantage of the opportunity to receive financial support for presenting artists from abroad/the Mediterranean at our festival.