About

Centro di Ricerca Interdisciplinare sulla Voce (CRIV) is dedicated to research, production, and education in the fields of voice studies, somatics, and live arts.

Planted

CRIV is an initiative of Associazione per la Voce e il Corpo. Located on Via Zamboni 72, Bologna, the Center’s activities blend live shows, foundational and advanced training, and interdisciplinary research across art, science and technology.

Public opening hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Activities

Concerts: We produce and curate performances in two programs: Soirées (Friday nights) and Matinées (Sunday mornings).

Education: We offer advanced programs in vocality, body disciplines, and related theories, 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 at large.

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. Through our integrated approach, we strive to fill a gap in the Italian cultural landscape and become a reference point for voice research.

Live space

At the heart of CRIV is a venue for rehearsal, performance, and gathering. The space is warm in cold seasons, cool in warm seasons, and meets hygiene standards. Featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, the venue aims to serve as a nexus for audiences, artists, and researchers, catalyzing exchange, innovation, and revitalization.

Atelier for practice

In the opposite wing of the Center lies a studio where professionals conducts one-on-one practice, treatment, and therapy sessions. The studio is equipped for physiotherapy and can accommodate small work groups. If you’re interested in conducting your practice in our studio, get in touch at atelier@criv.eu.

Staff

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.

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.

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 have access to our performance space, sound system, and staff support throughout all stages: concept development, production, presentation, and documentation. New, ongoing, and past projects (suitable for revitalization or continuation) are welcome.

  • First open call for resident artists. Send us your work for consideration at proposal@criv.eu. Deadline 15 January 2025.

Venue rental

If you need a space in Bologna for rehearsal, study, or educational projects, our venue is available for rent. Get in touch at rental@criv.eu, specifying the number of hours/days you need and your proposed dates (it’s best to indicate a range of dates).

Sound system rental

Our live venue features an immersive audio system that allows for different configurations, including Dolby Atmos. Whether you’re working on an Atmos-enabled cinema project, developing an immersive audiovisual piece, or testing ideas in a multi-channel environment (12.1.4), our system is available for rental. To book, submit a request at rental@criv.eu.

  • Check the sound system page for specifications.
  • Specify if you need full technical support or just setup.
  • Off-site rentals are not available.

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.