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International Visitors Programme NRW
The International Visitors Programme NRW connects cultural specialists from around the world with the arts scene in North Rhine-Westphalia, fostering international collaboration and artistic exchange.
Overview
What International Visitors Programme NRW does
What International Visitors Programme NRW is
The International Visitors Programme NRW connects cultural specialists from around the world with the arts scene in North Rhine-Westphalia, fostering international collaboration and artistic exchange.
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2009
- Approximate age
- About 17 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
International Visitors Programme NRW as a community
Community overview
The NRW KULTURsekretariat (NRWKS) is a self-governing association of cities in North Rhine-Westphalia that support theaters and orchestras. Founded in 1974, it is based in Wuppertal, Germany. The organization initiates, promotes, and organizes various programs, projects, and events in collaboration with its 20 member cities and a regional association, focusing on international and digital art and culture, ecological sustainability, cultural diversity, and artistic experimentation.
Community focus
NRWKS invests in a variety of cultural sectors, including performing arts, visual arts, and digital media. It supports projects that emphasize ecological sustainability and cultural diversity. The organization collaborates with local, regional, and international cultural partners to foster innovative and experimental artistic practices.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a diverse portfolio of programs, including festivals, awards, and funds that support artistic projects. They also gain opportunities for collaboration with local and international cultural partners, enhancing their visibility and impact in the arts community.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- June 3, 2026
Audience and fit
- Benefits
- network-access and media-exposure
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
- Annual events
- 2
Events and activity
NRWKS organizes several key events, including the biennial Impulse Festival, which showcases performances from the DACH region, and the FAVORITEN Festival, a biennial event for performing arts in Dortmund. The next Impulse Festival is scheduled for June 3-21, 2026, and the next FAVORITEN Festival will take place from October 1-11, 2026.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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