Voluntary commitment: Theater friends in Thuringia honored!

Voluntary commitment: Theater friends in Thuringia honored!

On June 24th, three remarkable supporters of the Altenburg Gera Theater were awarded honorary certificates from the Free State of Thuringia at a celebratory event. This honor highlights the voluntary commitment that is of great importance for the cultural landscape in the region. The winners are Helga Klinger, chairwoman of the Society of Theater and Concert Friends Gera e. V. makes an important contribution, Jutta Kloß from the Gera Orchestra Friends Association, as well as Barbara Grubitzsch, chairwoman of the Association of Theater Friends for Altenburg and the surrounding area, who was not present. v.

The recognition took place under the patronage of District Administrator Uwe Melzer, Gera Mayor Kurt Dannenberg and General Director Kay Kuntze. District Administrator Melzer particularly praised Barbara Grubitzsch's initiatives such as the “Theater Breakfast” and “We at Four”, which enrich theater life. The mayor emphasized how important the Altenburg Gera Theater is as a cultural anchor point for Eastern Thuringia and praised the voluntary commitment that contributes to its continued existence. General Director Kuntze also emphasized the role of the support associations for theater life in Gera and Altenburg, which not only offer support but also recognize the long-standing commitment of the awardees.

The importance of volunteering in culture

Volunteering shows that big hearts beat in culture. In Thuringia there are several funding programs that support voluntary work in art and culture. Funds are available from the state, municipalities and foundations. These cultural support programs are active not only at the local level, but also statewide and federally to promote diversity and creativity. Anyone interested in applying should be aware that there is no guarantee of funding, but it is worth submitting an application. Good advice is offered by the various funding institutions. You can find out more about this on Cultural contacts Thuringia.

A notable supporter of the cultural scene in Thuringia is the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Thuringia. It supports a variety of projects and ventures that serve to produce, communicate and present contemporary literary works. From literature days to reading series to workshops for authors, a wide range of projects can be supported, while other projects such as commercial publications are not supported. Scholarships are available for individual artists, which provide valuable financial assistance.

Conclusion and outlook

The award to the three committed women underlines the important role of volunteers in cultural work. Without their tireless commitment, cultural life in the region would only be a shadow of its former self. Given the many funding opportunities that exist in Thuringia, the message is: Let's get it done! The potential inherent in culture is enormous, and with a little initiative, many exciting projects can be realized. For those interested, there is a wealth of support and information on the website Thuringia Cultural Foundation.

So we can only hope for theater life in Gera and Altenburg that many more supporters will follow the example of the honorees and become active for the benefit of culture.