The European Association of Independent Performing Arts

The umbrella organisation EAIPA was founded in September 2018. It represents the interests of people working in the independent performing arts in Europe. It responds to Europe’s cultural policy making by collecting exact information and by initiating new policy proposals. To reach its goals, EAIPA organises exchange formats, collects and compares data, compiles publications and presents information about all results at a local, national and European level. Objectives: • Exchange among organisations and creation of synergies and strategic partnerships and collaborations • Improvement of economic and social status for the independent performing arts, in particular overcoming the lack of structures and infrastructure • Regional collaboration in Europe • Identification of best practice models • Collection of data and information, raising knowledge about artists and working conditions