DW7

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Wurmova 577/7
77900 Olomouc
Czechia

Telephone
+420728180478
E-Mail
zurek@divadlonacucky.cz
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Youth and education
General Information
DW7 is a public benefit organization working in the field of cultural and community activities. One of its main activities is organization of the international Flora Theatre Festival which ranks among the most important events in the field of contemporary theatre and dance in the Czech Republic. The company also operates the Na Cucky Theatre (Divadlo na cucky) which presents new productions created by a local ensemble as well as productions of the most prominent artists from the Czech Republic and abroad. Another important activity is also organization of the community garden Za()hrada, an independent Gallery W7 or realization of architectonic intervention in the streets.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to support and foster cultural and community life in our region.
We try to develop the crossroad of cultural dialogue between local and international artists as well as between different generations.

Main Projects / Activities

Nordspirace/Nordspiration
Leading of a long-term international project focusing on presentation of contemporary Norwegian dance and performing arts and exchange of know-how with Norwegian partner Dansearena nord. Project funded by EEA grants.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=nordspiration
Divadlo na cucky
Operating of the scene Divadlo na cucky and own theatre ensemblewww.divadlonacucky.cz
residencies
Residency programme for artists of dance and performing arts in our premises and a special summer outdoor space in the middle of the woods. http://www.culturenet.cz/aktuality/rezidence-v-divadle-na-cucky-2015/n:1...
W7 Gallery
Running of a W7 gallery in the premises of DW7 focusing on modern and daring artists from the Czech Republic and abroad.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=galerie-w7
Malí a na cucky
Twice a month afternoon of workshops for children from 6-11 each time focusing on a specific theme (Architecture, animation, puppetry, gardening).http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=mali-a-na-cucky
workshops
Irregular workshops of contemporary dance and performing arts.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=workshopy
20th Flora Theatre Festival
An international festival focusing on presenting of Czech and foreign Drama, Dance and Performing Artshttp://www.divadelniflora.cz/2016/index.php?page=flora-theatre-festival
Wurmovka
Project supporting good neighbourhood in the building where Divado na cucky is based.www.wurmova7.cz
Bilateral visit Oslo, Hammerfest
A Study Trip to Norway – meetings in Oslo at various Performing arts centres and with partner organization Dansearena nord in Hammerfest, participation in the Kedja meeting, Dansefestival Barentshttp://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=nordspiration
Divadlo na cucky
Operating of the scene Divadlo na cucky and its theatre ensemblewww.divadlonacucky.cz
W7 Gallery
Running of a W7 gallery in the premises of DW7 focusing on modern and daring artists from the Czech Rep. And abroad.http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=galerie-w7
19th Flora Theatre Festival
An international festival focusing on presenting of Czech and foreign Drama, Dance and Performing Artshttp://divadelniflora.cz/2015/index.php?page=flora-theatre-festival
Wurmovka
Project supporting good neighbourhood in the building where Divado na cucky is based.www.wurmova7.cz
Za()hrada
Operating community garden and educational activitieswww.zaohrada.cz
Tisíc a jedna Olomouc
Community project based on collecting stories connected with Olomouc and developing city game in the streets of Olomouc.www.divadlonacucky.cz
Malí a na cucky
Twice a month afternoon of workshops for children from 6-11 each time focusing on a specific theme (Architecture, animation, puppetry, gardening)http://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=mali-a-na-cucky
workshops
Irregular workshops of contemporary dance and performing artshttp://www.divadlonacucky.cz/index.php?page=workshopy
Deadline for applying for residency
Deadline for Czech applicants for residence at partner organization Dansearena nord within the Nordspiration projecthttp://www.culturenet.cz/aktuality/rezidencni-pobyt-v-norsku-otevrena-vy...

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would like to cultivate the cultural dialogue between Czech audience and artists from abroad. As one of the most important regional cultural players, we are able to develop small as well as larger activities in the field of culture and community work.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We found out your network as very nice and original. We are very interested on collaboration with the EUROMED region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Jan Žůrek
Job Title
director of the company
Head of the organisation
Jan Žůrek