Literatur/-förderung in Zukunft

In the organizer's words:

At the end of the Literary Forum for Feminist Voicesresearch project, we want to share and discuss the results with you. Together we will consider how literary promotion in Cologne, but also in NRW, must change in the future. We cordially inviteyou to the final presentation at the Alte Feuerwache Cologne on 29.11.2024.

Schedule of the event

18.00-18.20 hrs
Brief introduction to literature policy in NRW: Svenja Reiner
(Orienting talk in simple German spoken language, interpretation into German sign language as required, see accessibility)

6.30 p.m.
"Too Strong for Too Long": Elsa Artmann
(Visual performance with sound dramaturgy through music and descriptive language, German spoken language, stage sounds, with livestream)

6.45 pm
Scientific lecture: Svenja Reiner
(Presentation of the research results in German spoken language, interpretation into German sign language, with livestream)

19.10 hrs
"On public literature funding in NRW. Developments - Results - Questions": Svenja Reiner
(Presentation of the research results in German spoken language, interpretation into German sign language, with livestream)

19.40 hrs
Panel discussion between Paulina Seyfried, Jérôme Lenzen, Svenja Reiner
(Summary and outlook in German spoken language, interpretation into German sign language)

from 20.00 hrs
Discussion and get-together
with culinary contribution
(interpretation into German sign language as required)

Background

We, the team from the Literary Forum for Feminist Voices (LiFo), have spent two and a half years researching public literary funding in NRW. We examined three areas of funding
(1) Education and training,
(2) literary mediation and events
(3) Prizes, residencies, scholarships
and asked ourselves: What kind of authorship, which constellations of actors and forms of work are supported by existing funding instruments? What other people and processes could be supported? Which topics and concerns are not yet considered by cultural funding, but also by the independent scene? This research process took place in three phases:

In phase 1 , we traced the literature funding structures in NRW and summarized them in a report. In doing so, we drew on existing cultural and funding policy strategy and concept papers. We shared our initial findings in an interim public presentation.
In phase 2, we supplemented, corrected and expanded the report in three workshops together with actors from literary policy and literature studies, authors and event organizers.
In phase 3 , we organized the literary event stoff aus luft - wasser, wellen as an example. This event combined literary forms such as prose and poetry with aesthetically integrated accessibility measures (Aesthetics of Access). combined. In preparation for the event, we worked with Max Greyson (Un-Label) on Aesthetics of Access in the field of literature.

At the end of the research project, we would like to present and discuss the results and look for starting points for the further development of the literature scene in Cologne and NRW:

• What can we change in our own work?
• What needs to change in cultural policy?
• How can we initiate, support and accelerate these processes?

Information on accessibility

The event is free of charge. It helps us if you order a free ticket at qultor.de so that we can prepare enough seats, drinks, snacks etc.. You can also come spontaneously and without a ticket.

Relaxed atmosphere
The event is designed to be relaxed. This means that you are welcome to move around during the event. You can leave and re-enter the rooms at any time. Drinks and food will be provided. Various types of seating and lounge furniture (chairs, beanbags, etc.) are available. The seating and lounge furniture is used for the presentation on stage and for working at the work tables. All work tables also have wheelchair spaces.

Spatial accessibility
The venue is located in the Alte Feuerwache Köln, Melchiorstraße 3, 50670 Cologne. The room is called Halle. It can be accessed via the inner courtyard and will be marked with a sign on the day of the event. It can be reached via the stops Ebertplatz (streetcar 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19; buses 127, 140) or Hansaring (streetcar 12, 15, 19; trains S6, S11, S12, S19, RB25, bus 127). The walk from Ebertplatz is 450 meters. From Hansaring it is 550 meters on foot.
The room is at ground level and accessible for wheelchair users.
There are very few parking spaces at the Alte Feuerwache. The inner courtyard is car-free.
There are two disabled parking spaces. They are located on Sudermannplatz, opposite house number 6.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet cubicle is available in the event building.
The room is played at ground level, i.e. there is no raised stage and no grandstand. All seats are at ground level. Wheelchair spaces can be chosen flexibly.
Work in the discussion groups takes place in the hall and in the main building. The room in the main building can be reached by stairs or a wheelchair-accessible elevator.

Linguistic accessibility
The event will be held in German spoken language. We try to use simple language as far as possible. Questions of understanding are always welcome.
Professional interpretation German spoken language - German sign language (DGS) will be provided during the lecture and the panel discussion.
If required, two DGS interpreters will be available during the introduction, at the World Café tables and during the discussions afterwards. Please contact us before the event if you would like to make use of interpreting services.

Visual accessibility
Self-descriptions will be integrated into the introduction of each person on stage.
Assistance dogs are allowed.

Contact us
If you have any other needs or access requirements, e.g. pick-up service from a bus stop, please contact us by email at info@insertfemaleartist.de.

Directions to the venue
The venue is located in the Alte Feuerwache Köln, Melchiorstraße 3, 50670 Cologne. The room is called Halle. It can be entered via the inner courtyard and will be recognizable by a sign on the day of the event. It can be reached via the stops Ebertplatz (streetcar 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19; buses 127, 140) or Hansaring (streetcar 12, 15, 19; trains S6, S11, S12, S19, RB25, bus 127). The walk from Ebertplatz is 450 meters. From Hansaring it is 550 meters on foot.

Information on accessibility

The event is free of charge. It helps us if you ordera free ticket at www.qultor.de so that we can prepare enough seats, drinks, snacks etc.. You can also come spontaneously and without a ticket.

Relaxed atmosphere
The event is designed to be relaxed. This means that you are welcome to move around during the event. You can leave and re-enter the rooms at any time. Drinks and food will be provided. Various types of seating and lounge furniture (chairs, beanbags, etc.) are available. The seating and lounge furniture is used for the presentation on stage and for working at the work tables. All work tables also have wheelchair spaces.

Spatial accessibility
The venue is located in the Alte Feuerwache Köln, Melchiorstraße 3, 50670 Cologne. The room is called Halle. It can be accessed via the inner courtyard and will be marked with a sign on the day of the event.

It can be reached via the stops Ebertplatz (streetcar 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19; buses 127, 140) or Hansaring (streetcar 12, 15, 19; trains S6, S11, S12, S19, RB25, bus 127). The walk from Ebertplatz is 450 meters. From Hansaring it is 550 meters on foot.

The room is at ground level and accessible for wheelchair users.
There are very few parking spacesat the Alte Feuerwache . The inner courtyard is car-free.
There are two disabled parking spaces. They are located on Sudermannplatz, opposite house number 6.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet cubicle is available in the event building.
The room is played at ground level, which means:. There is no raised stage and no grandstand. All seats are at ground level. Wheelchair spaces can be chosen flexibly.
Work in the discussion groups takes place in the hall and in the main building. The room in the main building can be reached by stairs or a wheelchair-accessible elevator.

Linguistic accessibility
The event will be held in German spoken language. We try to use simple language as far as possible. Questions of understanding are always welcome.
Professional interpreting German spoken language - German sign language (DGS) will be provided during the lecture and the panel discussion.
If required, two DGS interpreters will be available during the introduction, at the World Café tables and during the discussions afterwards. Please contact us before the event if you would like to make use of interpreting services.

Visual accessibility
Self-descriptions will be integrated into the introduction of each person on stage.
Assistance dogs are allowed.

Contact us
If you have any further needs or access requirements, e.g. pick-up service from a bus stop, please contact us by email at info@insertfemaleartist.de.

Directions to the venue
The venue is located in the Alte Feuerwache Köln, Melchiorstraße 3, 50670 Cologne. The room is called Halle. It can be entered via the inner courtyard and will be recognizable by a sign on the day of the event. It can be reached via the stops Ebertplatz (streetcars 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19; buses 127, 140) or Hansaring (streetcars 12, 15, 19; trains S6, S11, S12, S19, RB25, bus 127). The walk from Ebertplatz is 450 meters. From Hansaring it is 550 meters on foot.

Glossary
A glossary with explanations of key terms is available here as a PDF .

The event is a cooperation between INSERT FEMALE ARTIST and the Literaturhaus Köln.
We were advised by Un-Label in the conception of the event and the design of the invitation. More information on the advisory service here.
With the kind support of the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of NRW and the Kunststiftung NRW.

Price information:

It helps us with planning if you book a free ticket via qultor: https://tickets.qultor.de/event/literatur-foerderung-in-zukunft/literatur-foerderung-der-zukunft-2024-11-29-1830/tickets