The new European Network of Mediterranean Ancient Theatres
All over Europe Mediterranean Ancient Theatres represent one of the most significant
cultural heritage remains of Mediterranean civilizations. Some of these ancient
theaters are still being used for various activities. Such current uses of theaters
create a continuous impact on theatre structures originally designed for needs very
different from contemporary ones. Ancient theaters need to be linked to their urban
and human environment and there must be the creation of a strong relationship
between the theater and the local community especially those who live near these
structures. This is to enliven the cultural role of these theaters that has taken place
since thousands of years ago
A co-operation of Mediterranean Ancient Theatres in Europe takes place only in a
very limited scale. So far there is one existing network, thus there is certain
vagueness about the offers for the user and lack of transparency for potential
financing bodies.
The main aim of ATHENE is to build up EU-wide network with all its benefits and to
offer operators and citizens to achieve:
- CULTURAL MOBILITY OF CULTURAL/ARTISTIC PRODUCTS: Definition and
implementation of a joint international ATHENE festival in different disciplines so
as to increase the value of both Greek and Roman culture and legacy in the
making of the identity and values of the contemporary European citizenship and
promote intercultural dialogue by showcasing the sharing of common roots,
values and culture within the Mediterranean basin from East to West Southern
Europe;
- MOBILITY OF THE CULTURE PROFESSIONALS: Encouragement of mobility
through stays and good practices exchange workshops of culture managers of
Ancient theatres, with the aim of improving their skills on culture management and
on heritage and the increase in value of tourism for Ancient Theatres;
- INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE: Identification, chracterization, selection and
dissemination of performances of Arts and Culture for the promotion of
intercultural dialogue among Mediterranean peoples, through the creation of a
database and programming of joint festivals and the setup of the foundations for
the creation of a Mediterranean Ancient Theatres Network.
Mission statement
All network partners recognize the importance of participation and involvement in
order to create a network that will serve as a model within the partnership and
Europe. All Mediterranean Ancient Theatres and their staff, within their respective
capacities and resources, hold the key to confronting the challenge presented by
both artistic mobility and culture.
All network partners endeavour to encourage shifts and swaps by the use of stays
and good practices exchange workshop among culture managers.
All network partners commit themselves to serve the customers and users of the
platform in the best way possible and to provide high quality, up-to-date information
at any time.
The
core
of
the
network
http://www.atheneproject.com/
is
the
ATHENE
information
platform:
The information system will be available 24 hours 7 days a week. This information
will be at disposal of the MAT´s staff, users, potential users, operators and all people
concerned or interested in culture and will provide its information to the public. The
language for communication with its users is English along with local languages
(Spanish, Italian and Croatian). The software needed at the client's side is a common
web browser (Internet Explorer or Mozilla).
How to join the network
Generally, the network is open to all Mediterranean Ancient Theatres which fulfil the
minimal standards and the conditions of admission and which wish to join ATHENE
NET.
On these grounds, ATHENE Network is opened to Cultural Operators in charge of
the management of an ancient theatre or amphitheatre which is still used to
artistic issues and where performances take place in a regular way.
MAT that want to join the network must make a written application to the board, which
will decide its eligibility.
If you are interested in joining the network of ATHENE please fill the following form in
and send it back in a scanned version in advance and by regular mail contextually to:
Ms. Beatriz Garcia Val (bgarcia@sodebur.es) for Spain, Ms. Emanuela Chiriacò
(emanuela.chiriaco@comune.lecce.it)
for
Italy
and
Mr.
Darko
Komso
(komsodarko@gmail.com) for Croatia and apply for membership according to the
following simple procedure.
We are looking forward to welcome you as a new member of the ATHENE!
APPLICATION FORM
MEDITERRANEAN ANCIENT THEATRES NETWORK
I, the undersigned, ______________________________, authorised* to represent the Ancient Theatre
____________________________________________________________________________________________________, located
in __________________________________, hereby request from the Steering Committee of the ATHENE
project on the terms laid down in this application so as to join the ATHENE network of
Mediterranean Ancient Theatres.
TERMS OF THE PARTICIPATION IN THE NETWORK
1) The board will check the Theatre data, services and offers as well as the compliance with the overall
network aims and objectives within 30 days after the application;
2) In case of admission the board will provide a username and password, together with the user-manual,
asking the new member to enter all the data into the platform within the upcoming 14 days.
3) After finalisation of data-input the ATHENE symbol (printable file) and visibility guidelines will be
submitted to the new network member by e-mail.
4) The new member has to apply the ATHENE symbol on visible points at the Theatre and provide evidence
(photo) to the board within 30 days.
5) The board will inform all network partners about the new partner by e-mail.
6) The network - partnership is free of charge and is constituted without limits as to its duration.
Place and date
Signature and stamp oft he organisation
____________________
___________________________
*
please provide a copy of you ID card with a picture and the document that testify you are the manager or the legal
representative of the Theatre.