Trama, a cooperation-and-discussion program among artists,
was in operation in Argentina between 2000 and 2005. The program
organized debates, workshops, lectures and projects for artistic
interchange whose outcomes are documented in this web site as well as
in a series of printed matter.
__Over the last few years, Trama fostered the establishment of a cooperative
network of artists-organizers, providing exchanges and training in issues
related to cultural management for more than 70 artists’ organizations,
training and stimulating their platforms through connections with the international
art milieu and giving visibility to the resulting productions while furthering
inter-regional artistic exchanges in Argentina.
__From the very first stages, the program prioritized the need to open channels
for South-South artistic interchange. This objective was fulfilled through its
participation in the Rain network and contacts made during research trips in South America.
__Founded by Claudia Fontes, Trama managed its activities through different teams of artists.
The most recent team –and the one that stayed the longest- was composed by Claudia Fontes,
Marina De Caro, Irene Banchero and Florencia Cacciabúe.
__In 2006 Trama is going through a transitional process where a larger group,
including about 20 participants, is discussing the future of the net of initiatives created
with our contribution and the rearrangement of its organizational structure.