UL. HAGERA 41, 41-800 ZABRZE
Zabrze
Poland
- Arts
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Heritage
- International/Cultural relations
- Youth and education
The Art Mine Association was established with an aim to promote cultural and industrial heritage of Zabrze and the whole region of Upper Silesia as well as to activate their inhabitants. Furthermore, it undertakes the activities regarding:
- revitalization of historical post-industrial premises
- cultural, education, tourist and recreational aspects of the city and the region
It supports the development of the education, culture and entrepreneurship as well as other institutions’ activities promoting cultural and industrial heritage, tourism and culture development both in national and world-wide dimension. It also puts focus on lifelong learning aspects as well as professional qualifications improvement.
Art Mine Association realizes its objectives by the following actions:
- organization of cultural events such as: theatrical and musical performances, art workshops and exhibitions
- organization of seminars, conferences, lectures and contests
- counselling, promotion, research and publishing activities
- complex support in the domain of financial sources procurement
It organises and co-organises cultural events (theatrical performances, music festivals, artistic exhibitions and workshopsetc.), ot co-organises the Zabrze JAZ Festival of Improvised Music among others. It also houses “Fortepianarium” – the Centre of Keybord Instruments Heritage, the only such one in Poland. Since 2012 it’s been the leader of the project entitled “The claster of culture and Industrial Tourism” realised within the framework of the Regional Operational Programme of the Silesia Voivodeship for the years 2007-2013. Moreover, it runs education and training projects, including those related to lifelong learning programme. Art Mine Association also offers counseling in the domain of financial sources procurement, both from national and international bodies.
Art Mine Association can contribute to the national network development by bringing its present experience as well as eagerness to enrich the Netowork’s current activities both with content-related issues and their scope.
We would welcome the chance of joining the ALF Network and thus contribute to the worldwide promotion of cultural and social diversity. Participation in the ALF Network would allow us to extend the geographical dimension of our activities, both in cultural and social aspects, and launch new partnerships across the region aiming at supporting mutual understanding and tolerance. ALF Network is an excellent platform for those wishing to exchange ideas and experience in numerous fields of actions intended for bringing together the citizens of the region and encouraging them to active participation in this region-wide dialogue.