Old barn in the Havelland: 1.5 million for new cultural site!

Old barn in the Havelland: 1.5 million for new cultural site!

In a remarkable project, Volker Donath, architect and chairman of the Foundation of the Paretz Foundation, brought the old barn to new life in Paretz. After the acquisition in 2009 and reopening as an event location without asbestos in 2011, the barn has become a cultural lighthouse in the Havelland today. The renovation costs amounted to around 1.5 million euros, with parts of the financing made available by the leader program. The way to convert this historic building was a lengthy, but the reward is the commitment that now takes place there. [MAZ Online] (https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/havelland/ketzin/alte-scheune-im-havelland-gerettet-und-fuer-1-5-mill ion-in-Kulturort-Zduzdu244Vclzhate3e7gjcc2hwd4.html? mst_prev_website = maz & mst_prev_link_type = homepage) reported on the current developments and the functions of the barn.

The old barn offers space for up to 400 people and has developed into an important venue that radiates far beyond the boundaries of the restaurant. Dominique Hamm, the managing director of the Paretz Foundation, has established itself as a central figure in the program design. The Paretzer Cultural Summer was launched three years ago, which is now a permanent cultural offer in the region.

a diverse event program

The program of the cultural summer has continued to develop steadily since its introduction. While the first edition in 2023 only included eight events, the current offer has grown to a dozen. From chamber concerts to historical readings - there is something for every taste. The focus is on making the barn accessible to a wide audience, not only at classic cultural events. The upcoming events include:

• 21. June: Grauschumacher Piano Duo
• 29. June: Family concert "Hameln, Anno 1248"
• 6. July: Luisenmarkt - Historical market activity

The idea is that not only cultural lovers get their money's worth, but that all guests have the opportunity to explore the historical environment and enjoy regional delicacies, for example from a clay oven. The Commitment of the Paretz Foundation aims to include citizens in Ketzin/Havel and Paretz in the design of their living environment. Projects supported by the foundation combine culture, education, monument conservation and social aspects, and with the aim of promoting a living village community. Further information can be found on the website of the Foundation Paretz.

support from the federal government

The federal cultural and art promotion plays a crucial role in the preservation and strengthening of artistic and cultural projects in Germany. The Culture Administration of the Federal has already supported numerous institutions and projects that pursue the aim of preserving cultural heritage and developing innovative approaches to art. The Paretz Foundation also benefits from this support that helps the financing and implementation of significant cultural projects.