The great cultural debate

- Art and culture create the city 

In connection with the municipal and county council elections in 2023, we invite Kloden teater to a cultural policy debate with representatives from the various political parties in Oslo.

How can professional art and culture help create a good place to live for young people in Oslo?

Based on the current municipal plan, with its vision, goals and strategies towards 2040, Oslo will become a greener, warmer and more creative city with room for everyone. In addition, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important part of Oslo's social planning, including the goal of creating sustainable and inclusive urbanization, cities and communities.

The panel discussion will revolve around the following questions:

1. What kind of visions do the parties have for professional art as an actor in creating sustainable communities in the city?

2. What is the role of professional artists and cultural actors in the Oslo of the future?

3. How do politicians envision that arts and culture actors can contribute to the goals of the municipal plan?

4. In what way will the politicians facilitate diversity in the presentation of professional art in Oslo?

Panel: 

Bjørn Revil (FrP)

Hallstein Bjercke (V)

Karoline Grosås Nordbø (KrF)

Mehmet Kaan Inan (H)

Morten Edvardsen (Sp)

Rauand Ismail (MDG)

Rina Mariann Hansen (Ap)

Sarah Safavifard (SV)

Moderator for the debate: Marte Bjerke, journalist at Fagbladet.

Bjerke has extensive experience as a debate leader, moderator and cultural journalist in the daily and trade press. She was acting editor of Musikkultur (now Kontekst) for two periods. Her original background is in music, and she has previously worked as a clarinettist, teacher and conductor.

Wednesday, August 23
Pilotscenen, Kloden teater, Kabelgata 31, Økern in Oslo
Doors open at 18:00, and the debate will last from 19:00 - 20:00. It will also be possible to buy food and drink during the event.

The event is free, but you need to pick up a free ticket. You can find them here

The event is in collaboration with Kloden teater

Photo: Easter Moon Wishing Sun - Thea Borring Lande