Ośrodek Kultury Ochoty
Ul. Grójecka 75, 02-094 Warszawa, Poland
Phone: +48 22 822 48 70
Email: oko@oko.com.pl
Website: www.oko.com.pl
Contact person: Andrzej Heldwein
Phone: + 48 509 338 365
Email: andrzej.heldwein@oko.com.pl
Description of the organisation: The Ochota Cultural Centre is a non-governmental cultural institution and subordinated to the central municipal authorities of Warsaw. In 2008 OCC celebrated the 40th anniversary of its existence. During this time OCC became to be known as a one of the most energetic and creative cultural centres in Poland, and it is considered a leading cultural institution in Warsaw. Besides the cultural and creative activities organised by the OCC, seven affiliated clubs carry on a variety of cultural projects.
Main areas of activity: fine arts, pottery, music, dance, youth activities, adult education
Number of staff members: 45
Main projects in 2009: developement of youth programmes; music, painting, ceramic, dance and theatre workshops; activities for students and adults (music, painting, ceramic, dance); "Open Space" international artistic workshop bringing together professional artists and people suffering from social exclusion; Brombolandia Festival for children and youth creativity; Break the Sound Music Festival for young people; Theatre Spring on Rakowiec; European Day of Neighbours; Long Night of Museums; Fairy Tale Day.
Foreseen projects in 2010: developement of all our projects and activities carried out in 2009.
Staff working languages: Polish, English, German, Italian, Russian
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