Three years after our latest IETM Campus in Eleusis in 2019, the sixth edition of the IETM Campus was held from 19-26 May 2022 in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany, in partnership with IETM member LAFT Berlin – Berlin State Association for the Independent Performing Arts in the framework of their Performing Arts Program. 

About the IETM Campus Berlin 2022

The IETM Campus Berlin offered 6 days of intensive training in all aspects of working internationally in the performing arts sector to a group of 25-30 participants. The aim is to support young professionals who are starting to internationalise their career.

A group of experienced mentors from the performing arts field shared their knowledge on various topics of working internationally: developing artistic projects and ideas, curation, communication, presentation, community and audience work. Thanks to the limited number of places, participants received personal attention to their specific situations.

The Campus Berlin took place between two of the major performing arts festivals of the city, Theatertreffen (6-22 May) and Performing Arts Festival Berlin (24-29 May). This allowed participants to dive into the local performing arts landscape and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities that these festivals can offer.

Profile of participants

Performing arts professionals with at least two years of professional experience in the contemporary arts field, taking their first steps in the world of international exchange. They can be freelancers, working for an organisation that is starting to work internationally or working in an organisation aiming to enhance their international practice. 

IETM and LAFT Berlin are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomed applicants from all backgrounds. Professionals who feel underprivileged in the performing arts sector are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Participation fee

The participation fee for the IETM Campus Berlin 2022 was €450 for IETM members, and €600 for non-members.

The participation fee includes:

• Participation in the full Campus programme (19-26 May 2022);
• Accommodation in a single bedroom and half boarding (19-26 May 2022);
• A welcome dinner; 
• A farewell dinner.  

For participants based in Berlin, our Campus partner Performing Arts Program selected up to five performing arts professionals based in Berlin to participate in the Campus free of charge.

The IETM Campus Berlin 2022 happened as part of our Creative Europe project The New International in the Performing Arts (NIPA): Bridging local and global.