SPARSE Plus Symposium 2025: Culture Get-Together
The Nová síť organization invites cultural professionals, local government representatives, artists, and the general public to the sixth annual Culture Get-Together conference, which will be held in conjunction with the European SPARSE Plus project for the first time this year. The theme for 2025 is European Rural Touring – The Future, i.e., the future of performing arts and cultural cooperation in rural areas of Europe.
The aim of the symposium is to share experiences and find ways to maintain and develop cultural life outside traditional centers. The program will offer inspiring contributions from various European countries, reflections on practical experience in the field, discussions, and networking.
The symposium is organized by Nová síť in cooperation with the international network SPARSE Plus, with the support of the Creative Europe program and other partners.
09.30 - 09.45 / Thematic Introduction
Brief overview of the working day, presented by moderators.
09.45 – 12.00 / Working Groups (World Café Format)
First Group: World Café in the Small Hall of ARCHA +
● Table topics:
1. Community Practices: Social impacts of art, inspiring examples, and barriers in
community work.
2. Touring and Mobility: Experiences, challenges, and shared practices across
countries. What models of collaboration between regions and cities work best?
3. Sustainability: Economic, ecological, and personnel aspects.
Second Group: Guided Tour – From Centre to Periphery: ARCHA+ → GALAXIE
● A guided tour exploring the shift from centre to periphery—beginning at ARCHA+, a new
platform carrying forward the legacy of the former Archa Theatre, and culminating at
GALAXIE, a unique, one-year experimental cultural station housed in the first multiplex
cinema opened in the Czech Republic in the 1990 ́s, now serving as a temporary home
to Dejvické divadlo, Divadlo Minor, DAMU, 4+4 Days in Motion, and Dance Connected.
12.00 – 12.20 / Coffee Break (refreshments and networking opportunity)
12.20 – 13.00 / Summary and Final Presentation
Content:
● Summary of outputs from discussions and workshops.
● Key topics resonating within the SPARSE Plus network
Moderators: Facilitators summarize outputs from their groups
13.00 – 14.00 / On-site Lunch
Optional Program:
● Guided Tour: Exploration of cultural spaces in Prague (organized by Nová síť).
● Evening performance: Accompanying cultural program (details to be specified).
The programme is subject to change, so please check the schedule regularly for updates.