An initiative of Associazione per la Voce e il Corpo, the Center’s activities branch out locally, nationally, and internationally, blending live shows, foundational and advanced training, and interdisciplinary research across art, science, and technology.
Three pitches in an Impression Figure by Margaret Watts Hughes, pigment on glass, date unknown. © Cyfarthfa Castle Museum.
Activities
- Education: We offer advanced programs in vocality, body disciplines, and related theories, on and off site, delivered by a dynamic team of professionals.
- Research: We conduct interdisciplinary studies bridging art, science, and technology in a yearly research program that explores vocality, somatics, sound, music(ology), and live arts.
- Performances: We produce and curate performances in two programs: Soirées (Friday nights) and Matinées (Sunday mornings).
Aims
- Facilitate dialogue between artists and audiences across genres and styles.
- Provide high-quality teaching and open up learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
- Provide a framework for researchers, artists, teachers, and practitioners across various disciplines related to voice, somatics, and live arts.
- Create a platform for the dissemination of academic and artistic research and practice, through releases, publications, and online resources.
- Promote the well-being and psychophysical development of people through creativity, beauty, coevolution, and lifelong learning.
- Collaborate with public and private institutions, both formal and informal, large and small, to develop projects on the territory and abroad.
- CRIV is committed to democratic participation, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
Impression Figure by Margaret Watts Hughes, pigment on glass, date unknown. © Cyfarthfa Castle Museum.
Staff
- Francesco Venturi, Director
- William Geroli, Senior system engineer
- Simone Grande, Associate sound director
- Educational staff
- Board of Supervisors
- Volunteers
Scientific committee
CRIV’s activities are inspired by a community of voices from the arts, humanities, and sciences. This dynamic group evolves alongside our work, contributing to decisions by engaging with projects, offering ideas, and participating in discussions. Their insights span practical, theoretical, ethical, and creative considerations, helping shape our work in relation to pressing social and cultural challenges at local and global levels.
Volunteering
We rely on the generous help of volunteers from the community to make our events possible. A volunteer is expected to:
- Arrive 60 min. before performance start
- Monitor the door
- Prevent disruptions during performances
- Assist the audience
Whether you’re looking to gain experience, give back to the community, or immerse yourself in performances, volunteering here can be a rewarding experience. It offers a chance to support live arts, gain event management insight, and form connections.
- Get in touch at volontari@criv.eu if you wish to join our team.
Proposals
Feel free to send us your work for consideration. We’ll need some time to respond, but rest assured that we review every proposal we receive. Please specify whether you’re interested in a single performance, a short production residency (1-2 days), or a medium to long-term research project.
- Share your work at proposal@criv.eu (links only) or use the form.
Plant forms, an Impression Figure by Margaret Watts Hughes, pigment on glass, date unknown. © Cyfarthfa Castle Museum.
Call for resident artists
We regularly open calls for artist residencies. You’ll find information on the current or upcoming call here (and on the Now page). Resident artists are invited to spend time in Bologna developing a project in a supportive environment and presenting it live at the end of their stay.
Resident artists receive support throughout all creative stages: concept development, production, presentation, and documentation. New, ongoing, and past projects (suitable for revitalization or continuation) are welcome.
Institutional collaboration
If you are interested in opening up a conversation on an institutional partnership, either at the local or international level, get in touch at institutional@criv.eu.
Donations
CRIV’s commitment to education, creation, and research is supported by generous donors who share our vision. Your contribution helps us improve our services, enhance our working conditions, and bring increasingly adventurous projects to Bologna. To support us, please donate here.