ODA
Declaration
ODA Teatri (www.teatrioda.com; www.fb.com/teatrioda) is an independent cultural organization committed to professional development of the Arts and Culture, undertaking initiatives, programs and projects in the field of producing and co-producing contemporary art work in theatre, music and arts in public space in Kosovo, region, Europe and wider. Since its creation in 2003, in its own venue in central Prishtina and in other places in and out of Kosovo ODA has carried more than 60 unique arts and culture projects so far serving around 25 000 direct audience yearly.
ODA is a member of IN SITU, the European Platform for Artistic Creation in Public Space (www.in-situ.info) and in the frame of its European partnership in this platform also organizes HAPU Festival in Prishtina (www.hapu.me; www.fb.com/hapufest) dedicated for art in public space, with European and local artists working in public space and promotes the work of Kosovan artists inside and outside of Kosovo.
When undertaking initiatives in public space, we are driven very often by environmental issues, starting from local high air pollution to more regional and global issues. Our interventions in public space, be it with local groups or in a form of international collaboration with other artists are often a respond to environmental problematic and a call for action using elements of artivism, artistic installations and performance.
We are driven by principles of: open mind; no fear; overcome obstacles; no prejudice; embrace; learn; enjoy; give and receive; facilitate; simplify; encourage; forgive; share; exchange and mutual understanding.
