In cooperation with civil society initiatives and institutions, the “Cultural Dialogue!” series of talks takes a close look at cultural life in St. Pölten. How important are art and culture in the state capital? How is the current offer perceived? What can a new festival like Tangente do for the city and its cultural infrastructure? We meet with the curator Andreas Fränzl at important places of cultural life and talk to actors and initiators of the city.
Station 1: Who needs the independent scene?
The Tangente St. Pölten – Festival for Contemporary Culture project opens a new chapter in terms of cultural policy. Where is the free scene in it? How is this term defined in a medium-sized city like St. Pölten, which is in the process of establishing itself culturally? An important step for this development was taken by a group of dedicated people. She convinced politicians of the importance of applying for European Capital of Culture. At the same time, the KulturhauptSTART association was born. The application failed, but the independent scene, the people behind it and the relevance for the city have remained. What role do places like the Sonnenpark or the Löweninnenhof* play in the cultural landscape of St. Pölten?
Künsleritsche contributions by: Katharina Holzweber, Jolyane Langlois, Bianca Anne Braunesberger, Thomas Nagl aka reFelt (dirtcrew records berlin), Itw. City flyer and visuals by Rabe Anders (Tagtool).
Deadline:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 / 7:30 p.m
Location:
Löwinnenhof*
Courtyard 2, former fantasy paradise
Linzerstrasse 16
3100 St. Poelten
Admission free!
Station 2: What’s up downtown?
How important is the center, the so-called city for a city? What role do places like the Cinema Paradiso play in this? What are the many years of experience and challenges with the location at Rathausplatz and its various users? What social contribution does the Cinema Paradiso make to a lively city life? How do inner-city cultural sites relate to public space, mobility, architecture, administration and urban planning? What is the role of art and culture?
Deadline:
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 / 7:30 p.m
Location:
Paradise cinema
Town Hall Square 14
3100 St. Poelten
Admission free!
Station 3: Where is the big ship going?
The Festspielhaus St. Pölten recently had a new artistic director in Bettina Masuch. What new priorities does she set, what visions and intentions does she have for the house that has existed since 1997? How is the program and the location in the cultural district accepted by the local population? Will low-threshold mediation formats bring new audiences in the future? And what points of contact and opportunities does the Festspielhaus offer for the local cultural scene (keyword: former Café Publik)? And what does the cooperation between the Festspielhaus and Tangente St. Pölten look like?
Deadline:
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / 7:30 p.m
Location:
Café in the Festspielhaus St. Pölten
Cultural district 2
3100 St. Poelten
Admission free!
Link:
Tangent St. Pölten
