Interconnected: Strategies and Benefits of International Networking in the Arts
Planning a project, a residency or an exhibition abroad, receiving international guests in Germany – what kind of support do artists and professionals in the art field receive in their international work?
Anna Panagos and Christine Heemsoth from the touring artists team provide an insight into various approaches and available tools: Resources on residencies and funding opportunities, European artists’ associations and service institutions, advice on administrative issues such as customs, income tax or entry and work permits. There will also be space for questions and exchange.
touring artists is an information and helpdesk service for artists and culture professionals working internationally. A joint project of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) Germany, the Internationale Gesellschaft der Bildenden Künste and Dachverband Tanz Deutschland.
www.touring-artists.info
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Speakers
Anna Panagos has been part of the IGBK team since 2022, regularly contributing to the touring artists project, supporting a wide range of topics. She’s been involved in organizing the Residencies Mapping on the IGBK website and organizing network meetings for residency operators. Currently, Anna is working on revising touring artists’s funding database. Besides her work, Anna has a background in Anthropology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Art Therapy.
Christine Heemsoth works for the Internationale Gesellschaft der Bildenden Künste/IGBK (International Association of Art in Germany) and is part of the touring artists team that offers information and advice on administrative issues for artists and creatives working internationally. She studied Cultural Studies and Theatre Science at the University of Leipzig and has been working in the visual arts sector for more than 20 years, focus international exchange.