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2025 Theatre Architecture Competition Submission Open Date: December 19, 2024
Unleash your architectural creativity with OISTAT at the 12th OISTAT Theatre Architecture Competition (TAC)! Hosted by the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) and OISTAT Architecture Commission, with the generous support of the Sharjah Art Foundation and Sharjah Architecture Triennale, TAC 2025 centers around designing a flexible, temporary outdoor performance studio at the historic Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, with the theme: "How can we create a flexible temporary performance studio for 6 months of the year without losing the locale of the house?". Participants are invited to propose designs that honor the site's cultural heritage while embracing sustainable practices. This international ideas competition, aimed at students and emerging practitioners, offers a chance to win cash prizes up to US$4000 and have your work displayed at World Stage Design in October 2025. Submissions open on December 19, 2024, and close on April 14, 2025. Seize this opportunity to display your innovative solutions on a global stage! More Info. TAC 2025 Official Website.
Open Call｜Scenofest 2025 Deadline: October 7, 2024
Scenofest 2025 invites you to share your creativity and expertise on an international platform! This global arts festival, a blend of "scenography" and "festival," is part of World Stage Design 2025, happening from October 18-25 in Sharjah, UAE. Hosted by OISTAT and the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), Scenofest 2025 is seeking innovative and sustainable proposals in theatre design, including performances, workshops, and talks. The event will offer a rich program of masterclasses, seminars, and interactive sessions led by distinguished industry leaders, designed to inspire and engage professionals, emerging artists, and students alike. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the future of performance design and influence tomorrow's heritage. Submit your proposals by October 7, 2024, and join us in shaping a spectacular celebration of global theatre and design! Click here to submit your work. More Info.
To Future Theatre and Beyond– Sustainability in Theatre Design and Technology Symposium
Discover the future of sustainable theatre at the "To Future Theatre and Beyond – Sustainability in Theatre Design and Technology Symposium," set for August 23 and 25, 2024, at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts in Taiwan. This symposium brings together OISTAT and international experts from 10 countries, exploring the integration of sustainability in theatre design and technology. Whether you're a theatre professional or simply passionate about theatre design, this event offers insights into sustainable practices from different cultures and countries, along with networking opportunities. Let's engage with leading designers, architects, and technicians as we search for a greener future. Click here to register. More Info.
Open Call｜International Program in Scenography Deadline: July 28, 2024
Romanian OISTAT Centre invites students and graduates in visual arts, performing arts, design, architecture, and scenography to join the International Program in Scenography. This intensive workshop, led by international mentors, focuses on creating site-specific multidisciplinary installations. This year's theme, "Visions, Myths, and Algorithms," inspired by Publius Ovidius Naso, explores ancient myths and contemporary challenges. Participants will have the freedom to express their artistic visions through various mediums like mural art, kinetic sculptures, and augmented reality. Applications are open until July 28, 2024. Accommodation and meals are provided. Apply now and be part of this transformative artistic journey! Click here to learn more and apply.
Russian OISTAT Centre Presented - Fifth Youth Theatre Forum
Russian OISTAT Centre proudly presented at the Fifth Youth Theatre Forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, held from June 3-9, 2024. This vibrant forum gathered stage directors, set designers, playwrights, and actors from 9 countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and more. Russian OISTAT Centre co-produced an exhibition showcasing works from 15 set designers and hosted sessions on OISTAT's structure, principles, and major projects. Participants explored OISTAT membership opportunities and were encouraged to apply for WSD 2025. Organized by the International Confederation of Theatre Unions, this triennial forum featured performances, lectures, and practical workshops, enriching the theatre community across Central Asia. More Info. News Video Clip.
