Next GLEN webinar to focus on the Estonian performing arts scene

On December 20th 2024, starting at 13:00 CET, the Great Little European Network (GLEN) will host a webinar with three professionals from the Estonian performing arts field. The Efficient Fridays series of webinars aim to gain insights into the scenes of the partner countries of the network.

After a quick round of news from the partners, you will be introduced to the theatre system, artistic practices, residencies, festivals, international collaborations and aims of the Estonian performing arts scene that could be of interest to foreign professionals.The presentation will be conducted by Liisi Aibel, international relations coordinator at the Estonian Theatre Agency. Liisi Aibel is responsible for different international projects, focusing on contemporary theatre and dramaturgy, and runs the annual Estonian Contemporary Performing Arts Showcase for foreign programmers and curators. Lately, she has been especially working on growing artists’ & performing arts institutions’ self-confidence in the ever-changing international performing arts field, and finding out how to maintain long-lasting meaningful connections.

Then, Annika Üprus, artistic director of elektron.art, will be present this virtual and physical art space. elektron.art creates and presents transdisciplinary artworks/performances for both physical and virtual stage, be it made with a paint brush, played by guitar, viewed through oculus or experienced as XR. As long as it speaks to us and has a twist. Eventually, Siim Tõniste, GLEN artist from Estonia will introduce us to his artist practice and future projects.

To participate in the GLEN webinar, please register here by December 19th, 2024.

The next webinars will be held on the performing arts of Iceland (January 17th, 2025), Slovenia (February 21st, 2025), Latvia (March 21st, 2025), Lithuania (April 18th, 2025), Malta (May 16th, 2025) and Luxembourg (June 20th, 2025).