Prachtsaal is a venue of arts, culture, and education, deeply woven into the
social fabric of Berlin's Neukölln district.
Since its inception in 1913, it has welcomed dancers, actors, musicians, and artists
from diverse mediums, as well as audiences in search of a unique cultural experience,
newfound knowledge, skills, and beauty.
The Prachtsaal Art Cooperative is a non-profit organization co-founded by artists
working within the space and the current building owners. The cooperative is driven
by a mission to uphold and further the cultural legacy of Prachtsaal.
To this end, our objectives include:
- Ensuring its non-profit status.
- Achieving economic sustainability for Prachtsaal.
- Providing affordable ateliers for artists.
- Upholding a democratic governance process.
- Offering a multimedia-enabled venue suitable for a wide range of audiovisual performances.
- Featuring a dedicated gallery/exhibition space for continuous artwork displays.
- Establishing an educational zone for workshops.
- Curating inclusive events for all Berliners.
- Promoting international artist collaborations on-site.
- Supplying shared facilities that enable artists to explore various mediums.
- Undertaking required renovations and reconstructions.
- Seeking professional support to fulfill all the aforementioned goals.