About the project
The Next Stage Project is a collaborative incubator program empowering emerging managers in Europe’s independent performing arts sector. Through three core pillars—young creatives incubation, knowledge-sharing events, and international mobility—it builds resilient support structures. The program fosters sustainable career paths by connecting new managers with experienced professionals, enhancing cross-cultural practices, and expanding visibility for Eastern European arts.
Performing arts incubator, emerging arts managers, independent arts sector Europe, cultural exchange programs, creative capacity building, international mobility for artists, sustainable arts careers, Eastern European arts support, arts management mentorship, collaborative arts development
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international incubator program for emerging professionals in the independent performing arts scene
Next Stage is a newly formed collaboration between three teams of emerging producers and their associated ORGANISATIONS: Mara Nedelcu and Franziska Hauser (DE)/ Nedelcu & Hauser Gbr; Brigitta Kovács (HU)/ Workshop Foundation; Nikos Mavrakis (GR)/ TooFarEast.
The project is built on the notion to foster sustainable support structures in the performing arts that can serve as a safety net and solid background for emerging and mid-career artists in Europe. The partners offer an international incubation program for a NEW GENERATION OF MANAGERS, who can collaborate with more experienced colleagues to create safe spaces and sustainable career paths for emerging and mid-career artists. It aims to strengthen the resilience of micro-organisations and associated artists.
THE INITIATORS are key professionals in their respective local communities, and already have great experience in the international performing arts scene as well. They are currently in the 5-10 years experience point of their career, working with several artists and organizations in the field, however, they are experiencing a barrier to upscale their activities due to the sectoral and political challenges.
The project offers an incubation for their management initiatives through three main pillars.
Young Creatives Incubation Program
On-the-job upskilling program that offers a holistic overview of the international performing arts scene for emerging and newcomer managers.
Knowledge sharing events:
An international workshop series tackling key aspects of international collaborations: fair practices considering the different cultural and socio-political contexts; cross-border collaborations in time of environmental crisis; diversity aspects.
International mobility opportunities:
To expand the international network of cultural managers and associated artists, offer dialogue opportunities with international peers and improve the visibility of the Eastern European performing arts field in the sector.
