Through the internet grapevine, we just learned that our friend and colleague Ernie Cloma passed away in December 2016. Ernie touched our hearts through the sincerity and enormous wisdom of his personality and the incredible skills he possessed as a theatre educator and facilitator. Eugene first met him in Manila 1986 during the turbulent times that…
In Community News we share updates from community arts organizations from around the world. This month we share a call for applicants to an artists-in-residence in the field of arts and mental health at the Van Abbemuseum, the fourth International Art and Community Festival organised by Pele, and an artistic perspective on the US election. Artist-in-residence:…
This edition we’re bringing together artists from Pakistan, Singapore, Russia, Nicaragua, Portugal, Australia, Kenya and more. Here’s a sneak peek: ‘Trash Dance’ | Film | Forklift Danceworks | USA Forklift Danceworks celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary by creating original performances inspired by the movement of everyday life. By engaging a diverse body of participants and audience through its performances, outreach…
The official aftermovie of our Summer School is here! From 22 to 28 August 2016 ICAF and Sharing Arts Society organized a Summer School for professionals and students. It was a colorful week filled with music and movement in which we worked on a big parade that has ‘the horse’ as its visual theme. Fun fact: Brazilian…
Can’t wait for the festival to start? You can now reserve your early bird ticket! To make a reservation, just send an e-mail to Anamaria Cruz via info@icafrotterdam.nl. Don’t wait too long: the special discount ends at 1 January 2017. There are several kinds of tickets available. The Festival Package will give you access to all the workshops, performances,…
From this year onwards, ICAF is not only international in its festival programming, but also in the very heart of the organisation. We’d like to introduce you to our third and final guest curator: Bonnie Chan. Bonnie is a theatre practitioner, performer and researcher originally from Hong Kong and currently based in London. Get to know her by…
In Community News we share updates from community arts organizations from around the world. This month we share the seventh world summit on Arts & Culture, a reflection on the social impact of arts-based programs, a call-invitation from the Brazilian Amazon and some inspiring material on the theme of our next festival: movement! Event: The seventh world summit…
From 22 to 28 August 2016 ICAF and Sharing Arts Society organized a Summer School for professionals and students. It was a colorful week filled with music and movement in which we worked on a big parade that has ‘the horse’ as its visual theme. With actual themes such as fleeing, flying, freedom and peace at its…
Our Summer School on the art of parade making has kicked off! Participants from all over the world are now in Utrecht to follow masterclasses from the international guest teachers. For those who cannot attend the full program, there are the following possibilies to experience the Summer School: 1. International Summer School: be part of making…
In July ICAF artistic director Eugene van Erven made a trip to Hong Kong, Singapore and Tasmania. He met with exciting artists, talked to our guest curators and attended the Performance Studies International Conference. For blogs and interviews, visit https://eugenevanerven.wordpress.com/