ARTEMP Fest & Academy
Collaborative Contemporary Arts Festival
Minsk, Belarus | 2017-2019
Overview
Together with Belarusian pianist Dasha Moroz (artistic director) and Belarusian-German flutist Maria Kalesnikava (creative director), Mark has established ARTEMP Collaborative Contemporary Arts Festival. Two years of intense work with international team of consultants, presenters, producers and artists has resulted in production of more than 60 events. From concerts and contemporary performances to exhibitions, round table discussions and their own academy
“this all-year-round festival has revolutionized the cultural scene of Belarus by opening it to the world and uniquely positioning it on a global arena”
- Mastatstvo Magazine
Artemp Festival
Minsk, Belarus | 2017-2019
Created and organized by performing artists, international project ARTEMP FEST serves the essence of XXI century artwork by uniting artists and creators from all over the world in a one-of-a-kind experience of collaborative contemporary art. It allows the audience to witness the birth of what will eventually and inevitably become the classics.
The new festival brings the finest performing and visual artists from all over the world together to become pioneers in the long path of a new artistic era.
Artemp Academy
Minsk, Belarus | 2018
Two week composer’s intensive in Minsk Belarus lead by two international faculty members and a dozen of contemporary music performers. Each of 20 students had an opportunity to work with Sergei Newski (Russia-Germany) and Martin Schüttler (Germany) on their pieces before the final showcase at the art hub OK16, performed by the artists of the festival. Additional focus of this two-week curriculum was given to the self-management and entrepreneurial aspect of young composer’s career.
Press Room
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Interview with the founders of ARTEMP “Who and how raises the cultural sphere of Belarus” (RUS)
