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Vzbuďme Vary

Vzbuďme Vary

Since its foundation in 2015, Vzbuďme Vary has been organizing events which attempt to work with the audience in original ways, offering experimental genres and attempting to spark some art activism in the region of Karlovy Vary. They are interested in the overlap of various artistic disciplines, such as intermedial and community art, new theater, contemporary dance or niche music genres, as well as reviving spaces in Karlovy Vary and its surroundings. The initiative was created in collaboration with the independent groups Offcity and ProVary. At first, the aim was to rejuvenate Karlovy Vary during the times when the famous film festival was not happening, but their activities later expanded to a complex attempt at developing art in public space, as well as supporting community projects. The association strives to foster cooperation and political representation, as well as the creation of a high-quality dramaturgy which might lead to a strategic approach to culture. They believe that “cultural healing” is a real option for the spa visitors, tourists, as well as locals.