Saturday 9 August | 13:30 till 15:00h 

Julie Cafmeyer and Joachim Robbrecht engage in a conversation about the impact of external conditions on the creative process. How can you create theater that is uncompromising and provocative without feeling constrained by factors such as funding, tour scheduling, or the search for partners? How do you reach the essence of your artistry? How do you emancipate yourself as a maker with limited means? How far can you go in this, do you dare to take risks and for whom are you ultimately creating your work?

Location: Loft, Theater aan de Parade 

 

Friday 8 August | 13.30 - 15.00h
Our programmers discuss the following question with peers from fellow institutions instellingen; “How do we improve the journey that makers take when they come into contact with us?” The aim of the session is to exchange good practices and to inspire each other.

Monday 11 August | 13.30-15.00h

The Boulevard team will be advised by Ernestine Comvalius, Paulette Smit and Remco Vermeulen in a discussion led by Ufuk Kâhya. The aim is to determine how the perspectives of makers from Suriname, Indonesië and Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius en Saba can play a bigger part in the programme of Boulevard.

Tuesday 12 August | 14.00-15.00h

This inspirational session on invitation for event organisers, policymakers and sustainability experts focuses on future perspectives regarding the use of AI within hospitality and events. 
Fabian de Vries (Studio Fabi) is our host and together, we will explore how AI can deepen the entire event journey for visitors – from the very first contact with the audience to the on-site experience. How can the design and setup of events and venues become smarter, more personal, and more meaningful, with technology serving as a tool rather than a goal in itself?
 

Thursday 14 August | 13.00 - 15.00h

How can cultural and social organizations truly develop something together – based on equality and shared ownership? In this private working session, we enter into conversation with social partners (think, healthcare, welfare, or education), makers, and Boulevard staff about the practice of co-creation. What is productive, where are the friction points, and what does it require from us as an organization?

Friday 15 August | 20.00 - 20.45h

This year, the Young Creatives will once again attend several performances, starting with the production “Lieve Buren.” The Young Creatives organise their own aftertalk with the performers from the production. After that, they will receive a photography assignment linked to the performance. The winning photo will earn a prominent spot on Boulevard’s Instagram page!