The International Forum of Performance Art is a three-day event dedicated exclusively to the performance arts and takes place every September, from 2019, in Drama.
The International Forum of Performance Art is the only event of international scope for performance art in Greece. During the three days, artists, academics and art students are hosted, in the form of artistic residency, who remain in the forum throughout the event, contributing to a fruitful exchange of views and experiences.
The IFPA program consists of academic lectures, training workshops, videos and live performances, while the structure of the program is based on the smooth introduction of the public to performance art, from speeches to performances.
Based on both the promotion of performance art and the history of the city of Drama, the venue of the event changes every year. For the first year, the warehouse of the Drama Railway Station was chosen as the venue. The Station is one of the most historic and neglected railway stations in Northern Greece, with a remarkable history which was the trigger for the performances created by the guest artists.
IFPA is organised by Emphasis and AlmaKalma Research Laboratorium with the full support of the Municipality of Drama, the Drama Short Film Festival and the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
The International Forum of Performance Art is a three-day event dedicated exclusively to the performance arts and takes place every September, from 2019, in Drama.
The International Forum of Performance Art is the only event of international scope for performance art in Greece. During the three days, artists, academics and art students are hosted, in the form of artistic residency, who remain in the forum throughout the event, contributing to a fruitful exchange of views and experiences.
The IFPA program consists of academic lectures, training workshops, videos and live performances, while the structure of the program is based on the smooth introduction of the public to performance art, from speeches to performances.
Based on both the promotion of performance art and the history of the city of Drama, the venue of the event changes every year. For the first year, the warehouse of the Drama Railway Station was chosen as the venue. The Station is one of the most historic and neglected railway stations in Northern Greece, with a remarkable history which was the trigger for the performances created by the guest artists.
IFPA is organised by Emphasis and AlmaKalma Research Laboratorium with the full support of the Municipality of Drama, the Drama Short Film Festival and the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
