Stiftung Choreographisches Zentrum NRW
About the funder
PACT Zollverein – Choreographic Centre NRW was founded in 2002 and connects regional and international actors from dance, performance, theater, media, and visual arts. Located in the historic washhouse of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein in Essen, the institution serves as an initiator, production venue, and platform for discourse. With a residency program for artists, interdisciplinary PACT·LAB formats, innovative stage productions, and urban social projects, it focuses on long-term collaborations and sustainable development. PACT Zollverein offers modern rehearsal spaces, stage technology, and administrative infrastructure to support creative processes from conception to presentation.
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Mission & Vision
Our mission is to initiate, support, and publicly promote pioneering developments in the field of dance and performance as a publicly funded foundation. We create space for artistic research, interdisciplinary exchange, and societal discourse at the intersection of art, science, technology, and urbanity. In doing so, we prioritize diversity, inclusion, and sustainability and strive for long-term partnerships at regional, national, and international levels.
Target groups
The funding activities are aimed at professional dance and performance artists as well as interdisciplinary teams from art, science, and technology. Additionally, students, researchers, and culturally interested stakeholders who wish to participate in artistic development, participatory urban projects, or innovative discourse formats are addressed. Furthermore, the program targets a broad audience seeking engagement with contemporary art and social practice.