An important part of Scensveriges mission is to prioritize and shred light on questions concerning freedom of expression. We do this by supporting performance artists who live in conflict zones/are threatened by oppression or persecution, by using our broad network to help those who want to come to Sweden, or for creating a new context for those who live in Sweden in exile. How can we join forces together with our members to help in the best way?

Through our platform Colleagues in Crisis, we are trying to answer that question and take immidiate action. The platform as well as Scensverige stands for dialogue, cultural exchange, cooperation, understanding and peace.

Through Colleagues in Crisis, we wish to create a digital space for initiatives, links and recommendations. We hope that its a platform used by our members in Sweden who can offer resources, as well as by performing artists who are outside Sweden’s borders and want to come here. We are constantly thinking of new and better ways to mobilize forces and encourage our members to take initiatives, come together and offer their resources. Another important part of our work is also to spread newly translated plays from countries in war, or from countries where the freedom of speech is under threat. And also, of course, to encourage translations.

Get in touch with us if you have ideas, wish to share information or need help taking an idea or project further.

You’ll find us at: action@scensverige.se

December 2024: Georgian Artists Targeted Amid Escalating Repression (press release from Arts Research Institute in Tbilisi)