Kunstlab Madam Fortuna is located in the heart of Antwerp, in the middle of the vibrant and super diverse Borgerhout district.
Madam Fortuna is a participatory arts organization from Antwerp. It is an art lab for artistic enthusiasts, aspiring artists and professional artists. Together they create theatre, music, singing and spoken word, in which artistic exchange and encounter are central. We play with pride: in our own hall, in public spaces, at festivals, in Flemish cultural centers and abroad.
Madam Fortuna works with people in her city, country and in Europe. Participants, audience, team and artists come from all cultures and are a mix of young, old, male, female, strange, familiar. We reach the Western European, Arab, Latino, African and Roma community. In this way, art connects and is a powerful engine for a strong intercultural dialogue.
Madam Fortuna on a mission
Madam Fortuna wants art to be seen as the important driver for change in people and society. We want to encourage inclusive thinking and tolerance. To achieve this we work:
- participatief (mede-eigenaarschap),
- bottom-up (participants help determine the content of the process and results)
- with different art traditions, artistic disciplines and a mix of age, origin and backgrounds.
We build bridges between social groups, create opportunities for talent, especially young talent, and share our expertise.
Madam Fortuna's performances and artistic projects make an important contribution to creating a diverse, colorful and inclusive arts landscape.
360° participation
Madam Fortuna advocates active participation within a broad and diverse cultural field. At local, (inter)urban, supra-local, Flemish and European level. This dynamic promotes active citizenship and an open society.
At Madam Fortuna, artists, participants and volunteers from all walks of life meet each other. Participants step out of the comfort zone of their world and meet people who, at first glance, are very different from them. We encourage the courage to enter into dialogue. Our projects feature multiple voices from society, on stage and in the audience.
