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THE FUNDING AND NETWORK PROJECT OF THE MIGROS CULTURE PERCENTAGE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Is the structural transformation in the performing arts important to you? m2act connects you with like-minded people in the scene, to shape the future of the performing arts together: We are dedicated to helping implement fair practices and committed to creating sustainable structures. Key elements are the funding of cultural co-creation and support of accessible knowledge transfer.
Funding
We support co-creative projects that contribute to fair and sustainable practices in the performing arts – from small experimental set-ups to large projects with audiences. Details
Ideas and projects currently being funded:
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2021 Reflector
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2021 Family*business: Kunstarbeit und Carework
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2021 FemaleAct Checkliste – für Gleichstellung und Diversität in Schweizer Kulturbetrieben
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2021 Criptonite: ACCESS
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2021 MESHRUM
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2021 Praxis der Fürsorge
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2021 Disrupting Harm in Dance: How to Feel Safe, Connected, Empowered
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2021 Swampy Rituals
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2021 TIB meets FIT
Network
Our network events offer a platform for artists and other specialists to meet and exchange ideas. The focus of the events is on sharing knowledge and working together to create and try out forward-thinking ideas and approaches for the performing arts. Details
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23 – 25 September 2021
ZurichSave the Datem2act@Gessnerallee
In cooperation with Gessnerallee in Zurich, m2act is hosting a series of co-creative workshops, knowledge transfer and networking opportunities, and performances from 23 to 25 September 2021. Details
Toolbox
The m2act toolbox offers practical tips and solutions developed through co-creative projects, which can be used to meet current challenges in the performing arts. We expand the toolbox continually with findings and insights from the networking events and projects that have received funding. The tools are available to everyone for unrestricted use and further development.
Dialogues
We regularly engage in dialogues regarding co-creative processes, fair practices and sustainable structures with experts from the performing arts and other areas.
Dialogue #02, June 2021: With Björn Müller on transformation processes
Dialogue #01, February 2021: With Moritz von Rappard about co-creation
The Migros Culture Percentage is a voluntary initiative, which is embedded within the Migros company’s articles of incorporation. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to social responsibility. The company is committed to providing the public broad access to culture and education, to facilitating social interaction and enabling people to participate in social, economic and cultural change. The main cornerstones of the initiative are related to the fields of culture, society, education, leisure and the economy.