Opening Space | Promoting Encounters

Networking meetings and interviews on interdisciplinary artistic initiatives in Germany and Europe in 2026

In times of increasing social polarization, local artistic initiatives are gaining importance. These initiatives often adopt a multidisciplinary approach, involving local communities, diverse fields of knowledge, and public spaces. In this way, they create opportunities for encounters and promote dialog between different groups. At the same time, however, they are frequently subject to external scrutiny and must withstand criticism.

What is the scope for interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and socially engaged art practices? What approaches and models can be identified? How do artists and participants, through collaboration, gain practical strategies and methods for civil society resilience?

You can find here an overview of all the participants in the project 2025 and 2026.