The FEM*FESTIVAL is a cooperation project of the Cultural Office and the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Ingolstadt
The festival focuses on providing spaces for artists and exposing structural discrimination and inequalities. It critically questions power structures and discusses current topics on feminism, gender, diversity and the social and societal consequences of different categories of discrimination.
Around International Women’s Day and Equal Pay Day, the festival presents outstanding protagonists from the world of women.The event introduces artists from the arts and culture scene from theater, visual arts, performance, music, literature and dance. Within the framework of panel discussions, actors negotiateshare their views, experiences and methods. Last but not least, lectures and interactive workshops invite you to broaden your perspective and uncover and question patriarchal structures.
Since its inception, an exhibition has been an integral part of the program and its vernissage the opening event of the festival.
The artistic works submitted should deal with current themes and trends in feminism. The techniques are not limited: in addition to traditional media (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.), text, audio, video, objects, digital presentations, performances, etc. can also be submitted.
Application deadline: August 15, 2024