The Association of Independent Arts Munich
Founded in 2017, we see ourselves as the representative body of Munich’s independent performing artists.
We promote collaboration among cultural practitioners, support regional and national networking, and share information about the activities of the independent scene.
We advocate for greater artistic freedom in the city and for improved living and working conditions for artists, contributing to a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural landscape in Munich.
Our members include individual artists, collectives, groups, and independent venues. They work across all areas of the performing arts, producing dance, theatre, and performance, as well as creating work for children, youth, and inclusive audiences.
The current board consists of:
Bahar Auer, Jan Geiger, Sophie Thuma, Arno Friedrich and Robert Spitz
These are our core demands:
More funds
We call for a continuous increase in funding for the independent arts scene to 10 million euros by 2035.
More Spaces
We call for long-term, professionally equipped work, presentation, and storage spaces for the independent scene — making productive use of vacant properties.
More Art
We call for a restructuring of the funding system that reflects the realities and requirements of artistic working processes.
More say in decision-making
We demand a stronger voice, more self-determination, and greater artistic visibility and self-organization.
More transparency
We call for greater transparency in politics and public administration regarding the allocation of funds and grants.
Get Involved
Are you active in the performing arts and connected to the independent scene? Do you want to get involved in cultural policy advocacy, support the association s mission, and become a member? Then download the application form here, fill it in, and send it to buchhaltung@freieszenemuc.de.