Slovenia

Kulturno umetniško društvo Ponor/Art & Cultural society Ponor (group Bitnamuun)

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Brdnikova 15
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+38640277202
E-Mail
bitnamuun@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Bitnamuun (represented by KUD Ponor - Art & Cultural Society Ponor, budgetary resources available in a year - approximately 1600,00 EUR, co-financed by JSKD/Public fund for cultural activities) is a group of 12 individuals who share an interest in modern dance and physical theatre. It was formed in 2006, when the group started working on the first independent project, performance 'Igrišče/Playground', which premiered in PTL/The Ljubljana Dance Theatre in June 2007, with three reruns. Followed by a two-in-one performance 'Oh, Janez, roza barva je za Barbike/Oh, John, pink is for Barbies' and '24 mož, 4 konji/24 men, 4 horses' in March and August 2008, Bitnamuun continued to explore physical relations and create with the guidance of mentors Jana Menger and Rosana Hribar. In October 2008, the group performed with the physical theatre group Fourklor in 'Glej ga zlomka!/Well, I never!' with seven reruns on various festivals.
Mission and Objectives

The group's mission and objectives are comprehending different modern dance/physical theatre techniques, then using and applying them to further explore interpersonal physical relations/dialogue among the group with its diversity, as well as modern society in general, always trying to improve upon past projects.

Main Projects / Activities

Currently the group is in the midst of finalizing the new project 'Kako (p)ostati človek?/How to be(come) human?' which is due in June 2009 and the premiere will take place in PTL/The Ljubljana Dance Theatre.

Contact (1) Full Name
Alja Bulič
Head of the organisation
President Alja Bulič

LIKOVNE BESEDE / ARTWORDS MAGAZINE

National Network
Slovenia
Telephone
+ 38614330464
Fax
+386 14349462
E-Mail
likovne.besede@zveza-dslu.si
Website
http://www.myspace.com/likovne-besede
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
non-for profit art magazine, established as an artists iniciative in 1985.
Mission and Objectives

Artwords magazine is the main periodic publication in the field of visual art and art theory in Slovenia. The publication is published in a form of two double issues a year, containing the Theoretical Supplement as well. The magazine reflects on the current discourse of art as well as an interdisciplinary approach to art history and visual art in general Each issue is arranged around a thematically determined core, containing studies analysisand discussing essential questions, as well as reviews of actual related exhibitions. The average size of the issue is 240 pages.

Main Projects / Activities

The issues are thematically designed: Between the Sky and Earth; Arte-fact?, Women in Art; Microutopias; Views on Contemporary Slovenian Art; Art and Time; Dreams, Psychoanalysis and Art; Travelling … In regular rubriques Round Table and Interview we are publishing the conversations with domestic and foreign visual artists, curators, theoreticians … We are publishing fine art reviews, essays, interpretations, theory, and also artists notes (diaries, reflections) and exclusive artist author pages, designed especially for our magazine. In this way we are establishing the inspiring field for the creative practice. In the Theoretical Supplement we are translating key texts in the field of art theory and art history, in line with the thematics of a particular issue. The rubrique Contributions to the Slovenian Dictionary of Art Terms is regular as well.
The magazine is designed to serve the visual artists, art theorists, art historians, fine art teachers, collectors and art lovers. We want to bring the content closer to the broader reading public.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mojca Zlokarnik
Head of the organisation
Mojca Zlokarnik, editor-in-chief

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION OF POMURJE REGION (SLOVENIA) - USTANOVA LOKALNA RAZVOJNA FUNDACIJA ZA POMURJE

National Network
Slovenia
Address

MARTJANCI 36,
9221 MARTJANCI
SLOVENIA
MARTJANCI
Slovenia

Telephone
0038625381354
Fax
0038625381355
E-Mail
info@lrf-pomurje.si
E-Mail (2)
matejka@lrf-pomurje.si
Mobile Phone
0038641717499
Mobile Phone (other)
0038651368750
Website
http://www.lrf-pomurje.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Others
General Information
We have 3 employee, and around 20 volunteers. Our budget: 31.12.2010: 194.954,58 EUR 21.12.2011: 99.635,76 EUR We are financed from: TRUST funds (2007-2009) EU funds (European social fund 2008-2014, European fund for regional development 2012) national funds 2008-2014 Modalities of action: - projects - grant-making We cooperate with Centre for Information Service, Co-operation and Development of NGOs (national level), regional hubs from other slovenian regions, with national NGOs networks from defferent fields, local NGOs, local communities, local medias, regional development agencies, volunteers etc. We established a regional network of NGOs in which there are more than 370 NGOs from oru region.
Mission and Objectives

Local development foundation for Pomurje region (Slovenia) is founded to stimulate legal and other conditions for development of philanthropy, voluntary work and fundings of public useful non-profit activities, which ensolve social, financial and other existing problems, contribute to welfare and development of local communities of Pomurje region.
Local deveoplment foundation for Pomurje region objectives are:
• to support NGO sector in Pomurje region (education and trainings, civil dialogue, counseling, ICT solutions, promotion of NGO's);
• to serve as independent and intermediate mechanism between economic sector, which want to contribute financial means and between civil society that wish to take voluntary actions with the aim to improve regional / local development and solve existing problems in local community /region;
• to encourage individuals and civil society organizations to actively participate in solving local communities problems with the aim to improve local communities welfare.

Main Projects / Activities

Two priorities of our work:
1. grant-making 2007-2009
2. Regional hub for NGO's in Pomurje region, Slovenia (2008, 2009-2010, 2010-2012, 2012-2014)
Elementary goal of this projects was establishment and continuation of the Regional hub for NGOs in Pomurje region, which provide system of cost-free services for NGOs in the region (consulting, trainings, preparation of the project proposals, ICT solutions). Objectives are to encourage civil dialogue, to educate the members of NGO’s, common iniciatives with the goal to promote NGO sector and to increase the visibility of the sector in the media and to rase awerness of it’s role in the society.
We were project partners also in projects with Center of slovenian NGO's.
The emphasis is on civil dialogue, cooperation of NGO's on regional level and on strenghtening of NGOs voice in the region.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute with our human respources:
- we can promote Network among NGOs in our region (we etsablished regional network in which there are mre than 370 NGOs from our region) through our website, local medias, social medias;
- we can participate on ALF events;
- we can offer project ideas and partnership.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are looking for new oppurtunities for the development of our organization and for the development of NGO sector in Pomurje region (Slovenia). We are also looking for potential project partners or invitations to project implementation.
We also want to promote ALF network in our region.

Contact (1) Full Name
BOJAN VOGRINČIČ
Head of the organisation
BOJAN VOGRINČIČ
Contact (2) Full Name
MATEJKA HORVAT

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Maribor Art Gallery

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Strossmayerjeva ulica 6 – 2000, Maribor
Maribor
Slovenia

Telephone
+386 22510494
Fax
+386 2 252 7784
E-Mail
meta.kordis@ugm.si
E-Mail (2)
simona.vidmar@ugm.si
Website
http://www.umetnostnagalerija.si/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
With its collection of more than 3,000 art works by Slovenian authors from the end of the 19th century up to present, UGM is one of the main museums for modern and contemporary art in Slovenia. Painting, sculpture and prints are joined by photographs, video art, multimedia installations and interactive art projects.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to:
* collect, preserve, present, interpret, research, document and protect Slovenian cultural heritage in the area of visual art from the beginning of the 20th century to present time;
* present, promote and interpret contemporary Slovenian and international visual art;
* educate the public about modern and contemporary visual art.

Main Projects / Activities

With its collection and programme of 20 special exhibitions a year – ranging from retrospective reviews of works by Slovenian authors to international festivals of contemporary art as well as architecture and design exhibitions – UGM importantly shapes both the art scene in Slovenia and internationally. Well structured education programme joins different generations, ethnic groups and educational institutions. UGM is the place for every one!

Contact (1) Full Name
Meta Kordiš, Curator

Maribor Institute for Visual and Performing Arts Research

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Istrska ulica 58
2000 Maribor
Slovenia

Telephone
+386 070 637 509
E-Mail
mik.upriz@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+386 070 637 509
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

The Maribor Visual and Performing Arts Research Institute uses art as a tool to strengthen the understanding of human rights and values ​​at the international level. We currently have no employees in our organization. Activities are carried out voluntarily. The institution is not financed through tendered European funds. In the past year, we received €30,000 in earmarked funds for activities for the Erasmus+ project Tree in Time. Zavod vodi ustanoviteljico, ki je tudi koordinatorica projektov in kontaktna oseba.

Mission and Objectives

Through culture and art, we strive to understand basic human rights, while pursuing a sustainable vision. We enter school education systems with the values ​​we defend.

Main Projects / Activities

Trre in Time educational Erasmus+project Storytelling festival of international tales Open school 9: teaching and learning support for pupils and students Theatre studio developing inclusive theatre I am not your mulatta; publication etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By connecting in projects where our activities would be recognized as useful and compatible.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to cooporate with organisations and individuals With simillar visions.

Contact (1) Full Name
Metka Trdin
Job Title
coordinator
Head of the organisation
Metka Trdin