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    Budget cuts 2025 - an overview of voices and statements

    With its draft budget for 2025, the federal government is planning massive cuts in the independent arts for the coming year.

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  • Tile with the inscription: Perspective 2025?

    Budget cuts 2025 - an overview of voices and statements

    In its draft budget for 2025, the federal government is planning massive cuts in the field of independent arts for the coming year: the six federal cultural funds will have to make do with 50% of their budgets. The Alliance of International Production Houses is on the brink of collapse.

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    BLICKWECHSEL – Publika und Politiken der Darstellenden Künste

    In her latest documentary, Janina Möbius examines the relationship between audiences and artists against the backdrop of growing social challenges. The film premiered on May 25, 2025 as part of "THE ART OF STAYING MANY" and is now available on demand.

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    Ratschlag der Vielen

    On the occasion of the current right-wing extremist election successes and the anti-democratic developments of recent years, in the face of agitation, violence and new right-wing hegemonic strategies, the Council of the Many is therefore discussing options for action and the responsibility of society, politics, culture and the arts: What freedoms does this society need, but also what protection and what bans?
    28.11.2024 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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  • Theaterpreis des Bundes 2024 (audio description)

    06 Nov 2024

    On October 2, 2024, the award ceremony of the Theaterpreis des Bundes took place at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, where the Tabori Prize 2024 was also awarded.

  • Theaterpreis des Bundes 2024

    06 Nov 2024

    On October 2, 2024, the award ceremony of the Federal Theatre Prize took place at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, where the Tabori Prize 2024 was also awarded.

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    Du und ich

    05 Nov 2024

    You and I. Parallel life worlds and paths that never crossed and couldn't be more different. - The writer Deniz Utlu gave this lecture as part of “DIE KUNST, VIELE ZU BLEIBEN” on August 24, 2024 at the Kunstfest Weimar.

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    How To Stay

    29 Oct 2024

    On the train – we always buy a ticket. In the supermarket – we come without a backpack. In the park – we won’t walk too fast. In the night – we won’t cover our faces. At the bank – we won’t raise our voices. – Writer Sivan Ben Yishai gave this speech on 24 August in Weimar as part of The Art of Staying Many – Nationwide Forums for Art, Freedom and Democracy at the Kunstfest Weimar.

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    Casting an anchor into the future

    21 Oct 2024

    The art of staying many. The art of staying. The art of changing. The right to stay. The right to have a say. A question that an increasing number of people are asking themselves in an increasing number of places: ‘Should we stay or leave?’ - Contribution by Manja Präkels in the program of “THE ART OF STAYING MANY” at Kunstfest Weimar on August 24, 2024.

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    Nazi Hits of the 1930s, 1990s and the Ugliest Chants of Today

    15 Oct 2024

    This isn’t some Nazi fixation. This is reality. The far-right has long become mainstream in many parts, not just yesterday. Travels around East, East, East Germany. - Writer Anne Rabe gave this speech on 24 August in Weimar as part of The Art of Staying Many – Nationwide Forums for Art, Freedom and Democracy at the Kunstfest Weimar.

About the Fonds

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    Funding

    With its funding lines, the Fonds continues the specific support of the independent performing arts.

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    Consulting

    The Fonds Darstellende Künste not only supports projects, but is also a service and consulting partner for independent artists, collectives and institutions. The office advises interested parties and artists on aspects of the application process as well as on structural and organizational issues beyond the scope of its own funding programs.

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    The Fonds Darstellende Künste

    For over 30 years, the Fonds Darstellende Künste has been one of the six federal cultural promotion funds supporting the art and cultural landscape of the Federal Republic of Germany, with a special focus on promoting the independent performing arts.

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