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The international professionals programme opens with a morning on the interaction between festivals and their surroundings. Starting from the context of Oerol and Terschelling, we explore how the arts and creativity can flourish in dialogue with place and community — something all arts organisations can relate to.
This first morning marks the starting point of the international professionals programme at Oerol. We begin with a plenary welcome from Mikey Martins (General Director of Oerol) and Alexis Nys (Director of Lieux Publics and leader of the European network IN SITU). This is followed by a keynote, an introduction to the island’s history, and a crash course in Terschelling’s context and culture. A concluding workshop with researchers and students invites us to explore how festivals and communities influence each other. Grounded in the unique location we share, this session opens up broader reflections on how context can enrich the way we work.
This session also marks the first public gathering of the new four-year cycle of IN SITU, the European platform for artistic creation in public space. Oerol is a founding member of this network, which supports artists working beyond the walls of traditional venues. The new Platform project is supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. The session will be held in English to welcome our international guests.
This session is for accredited Oerol Professionals. Haven’t got your accreditation yet? Apply here. Capacity is limited, so please book a free ticket to secure your spot. You can only book a ticket if you’re logged in as an Oerol Professional. You’ll need both your Oerol Professionals or Wij Maken Oerol festival wristband and your ticket to attend. Questions or issues? Email professionals@oerol.nl.