The club's previous name, Kopf hoch, was a symbol - and with an ever-compassionate hand on our shoulder, it was a reminder to give ourselves a jolt even in difficult times and to lift our heads to discover the sun behind the peaks. Kopf hoch has now been followed by Art in Motion since 2021.
With Lisa Anetsmann (production manager), technical director Jeroen Smith and Simon Mayer as artistic director, the circle of contributors and supporters is constantly expanding and bringing a breath of fresh air into the structure. Above all, the national and international partnerships, some of which are new (including the “Village Party” projects with the 3 European Capitals of Culture 2024 and increased touring in Eastern Europe and Asia), broaden our perspectives and our network.
The Art in Motion team is supported by Karoline M. Wibmer as overall dramaturgical consultant and company coach by means of retreats in order to work out the constant internal and external changes and integrate them into everyday life. This should further promote the ongoing embodiment of our research topic “Sustainability and well-being in the art sector”.
The development and use of alternative performance spaces beyond the black box has become a constant part of our work, and we would like to initiate new spaces for exchange and artistic co-regulation in the spirit of sustainability.