Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government José Herrera attended the launch of Spazju Kreattiv’s 2020-2021 programme under the new artistic vision of Il-Qalba tal-Kreattività.
Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19, Spazju Kreattiv is presenting a new programme supporting creatives with a strategy based on three pillars of artistic excellence, community outreach and internationalisation, which comprises over 400 events, 320 artists, and 17 creative forms.
Other than the significant amount of initiatives that Spazju Kreattiv is unveiling, there’s also the site-specific exhibition Proġett XX commemorating Fondazzjoni Kreattività’s 20th anniversary. This interactive installation by artist Pierre Portelli combines artistic reflections and implementations with archival research on the building and the organisation with the virtual experience of the first virtual tour in the local sector.
During his intervention, Minister Herrera said that creativity is the reflection of the free expression of thought. 2020 is the year where Fondazzjoni Kreattività is celebrating its 20th anniversary since its foundation, and it is doing so in rather particular circumstances. He stated that 2020 is a year that has brought along huge challenges to those who are either directly or indirectly involved in the cultural and artistic sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic led to various negative impacts on these sectors. “Notwithstanding this, Spazju Kreattiv is still attempting to circumvent these challenges, and I, with a degree of satisfaction, note that for the season 2020-2021, Spazju Kreattiv is launching an extensive programme,” remarked Minister Herrera.
Chairman of Fondazzjoni Kreattività Rupert Cefai said that 2020 will always be remembered at Fondazzjoni Kreattività as they continue to celebrate their 20 years since inception. Even though the celebrations have been overshadowed by these extraordinary times and this unprecedented challenge had a considerable impact on their operations, they have ensured to take into consideration the shift in how the sector is now working to guarantee that they still present the Spazju Kreattiv 2020-2021 programme. Furthermore, the chairman reiterated that in the coming months, Fondazzjoni Kreattività will be presenting proposals and strategic infrastructure projects to ensure that what has been achieved in the past is maintained and developed further for future generations.
As the first season led by Spazju Kreattiv’s new Artistic Director Daniel Azzopardi, this programme ushers in a new era for Spazju Kreattiv, one which is focused on positioning Spazju Kreattiv at the heart of creativity. ‘The Heart of Creativity’ is the ethos on which Spazju Kreattiv will establish its artistic vision for the upcoming years. In my new role I have been working tirelessly with my excellent and dynamic team to provide you with the best programme forged from different activities, despite all the difficulties and challenges posed by the pandemic. A series of initiatives which will encompass a new experience for our audiences built around our hub in Valletta, encounters and exchanges with communities, and a revamped interactive online platform,” stated Daniel Azzopardi.
Apart from launching the programme, Spazju Kreattiv also launched a whole new digital experience on its website www.kreattivita.org. This new website is a significant step in the improvement of their digital experience, allowing Spazju Kreattiv to gain a further reach in spreading creativity and supporting artists especially during these times.
