At OPA we support and provide resources for artists, students and professionals. This includes research facilities, information, online materials and programming packages. Currently we are working on an (online and offline) library for live art, performance theory, and critical theory.
OPA Library
Currently we are working on our key resource, which will be the Netherlands largest collection of research materials on Live Art and Performance Theory. Our aim is to provide a research space for artists, academics, students and other curious folk. Containing items which will include out-of-print books and rare documentation, artist books etc. on topics that concern us.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Projects Open Performance as Practice
As part of the research/ educational program Ronald Bal will organize the monthly event Open Performance as Practice. Where methods of performance as open structure can be used in developing creative practices in the field of art and education.