ANNUAL REPORT 2019 The Renaissance started in Italy in the first half The root meaning of ‘renaissance’ sometimes gives of the fourteenth century, and a century later in the idea that it was a unilaterally European and our part of the world. However, the term itself Christian phenomenon. Yet Europe’s Renaissance was first coined in the nineteenth century by the would never have happened without Muslim Swiss art historian Jacob Burckhardt in Die Kultur scholars such as Ibn Rushd (Averroes) who der Renaissance in Italien. The word ‘renaissance’ unlocked the knowledge of antiquity and elevated brings to mind the likes of Da Vinci and Raphael, philosophy and science. And ‘renaissances’ the Flemish Primitives and Franco-Flemish happened globally. The Muslim world underwent polyphonists, Erasmus and Pieter Bruegel. And, a ‘renaissance’ (Al-Nahda) from 1850. ‘The African thanks to the retrospective in BOZAR, hopefully renaissance’ sprouted after the Second World War once more Bernard van Orley, a pivotal figure in and led to decolonisation and the post-apartheid the Renaissance. Van Orley and Bruegel agenda. We are far from finished with the were not quite contemporaries. Their interaction decolonisation of the spirits; nor is a cultural house was mostly through Van Orley’s tapestries. There’s like BOZAR ever finished with its transformation. a significant difference. Bruegel shone a light Inclusion is a long-term process of change. on the world of the people: village squares and peasant weddings, rather than Van Orley’s closed, In 2019 the BOZAR programme ‘European house elevated circles. He was right at home in the court for culture’ opened the doors at Ravensteinstraat of Mary of Hungary, Regent of the Low Countries, 23. Including Africa, with the annual Afropolitan and later of her notorious brother, Charles V, festival and the IncarNations. African Art as Emperor of a realm on which the sun never set. His Philosophy summer exhibition. Or Russia, with palace was situated on the Coudenberg, just next Russian Turn and The Twelfth Time Zone. A to the current site of the Centre for Fine Arts. Contemporary Art Report from Russia. Musicians transported listeners to such places as Syria, Turkey, Iran, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania, Congo, Mali, Madagascar, Argentina and Cuba. These are invitations to take a trip in the centre FOREWORD Out of your comfort zone of Brussels and to leave one’s comfort zone. A successful journey changes the traveller. Hopefully, exciting new connections were made along In times of crisis, we long for a new start. The Think of the debate around ‘the Golden Age’ in the way. Perhaps new love was found, too? shocks that accompany the transitions the world Dutch museums. Vermeer, Rembrandt, Bredero, is going through today bring uncertainty, fear, Hooft, Vondel, Spinoza: what’s wrong with incomprehension and, in the worst case, violence. In them? Well, the Holland of the seventeenth every aspect, we are feverishly searching for a fresh century wasn’t golden for every citizen. It was start. The world must be reborn, or undergo a new a time of great poverty, and the slave trade. ‘renaissance’. But even that word, borrowed from The Amsterdam Museum has hastily scrapped art and cultural history, causes much consternation the term ‘Golden Age’. The Rijksmuseum retains and is due a makeover. Can we still use it? it in all its glory. Words harbour history. The meanings of words change along with society. It is the duty of cultural institutions to show the negative sides as well as the beauty and wealth. Sometimes, harmful meanings gain the upper hand. In those cases, it’s best to find other words. 2 3 MISSION As ’s oldest and largest house of culture, the Centre for Fine Arts positions itself as a model for the European cultural institution of the 21st century. The overarching cultural project BOZAR combines the running of a dynamic concert and exhibition venue with a supportive multi- disciplinary role, reflection and research at the interfaces between art and society. At the heart of all BOZAR projects lies the interaction between a diverse audience, our cultural heritage and the imagination of artists. On the basis of this core artistic mission, BOZAR positions itself as an active mediator for socio-cultural change and social inclusion.

4 5 6 7 Societal change

Recent events and trends confirm that our Our goal is to promote social cohesion and society is at a turning point. As an institution cultural participation through the implementation whose sole raison d’être is to serve its diverse of a sustainable and holistic inclusion strategy audiences (from Brussels, Belgium and abroad), with regards to our personnel, programming, our activities are guided by a commitment to audiences, partners and place. In doing so freedom of expression, social justice and responsible we can break the silos that have contributed global citizenship. Brussels is the home of a to today’s hyperpolarization, change how we community defined by super diversity, inequality work and with whom, and steer our institution and multiple identities, and so the Centre for towards increased solidarity vis à vis societal Fine Arts (BOZAR), strives to make sure that all challenges at play. In order to do this we visitors feel welcome and to deepen and sustain intend to undergo a process of reflection and relationships beyond punctual or perennial change, balancing reality and our goals. events that engage specific communities.

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One such reflection concerns the way we engage and support artists and cultural workers, particularly young and ‘emerging’ artists. Too many artists, in Belgium and beyond, evolve in precarious financial conditions, hampered by unclear employment status and/or lack of access to infrastructures. BOZAR’s responsibility within the arts ecosystem is therefore tremendous. Since 2002, we estimate that over 60,000 artists and cultural workers have been supported by BOZAR through its numerous activities. This number includes painters, musicians, writers, but also a myriad of art students, sound and light engineers, curators, architects, art handlers, guides, producers, directors, scientists, etc. In 2019, BOZAR further enlarged its scope of actions by also providing new types of opportunities to young artists, for instance, working in different settings, in residencies, in schools, in modern European buildings, or participating in artistic visits in Romania during the EU Presidency. Moreover, BOZAR each year attracts European funds through various European programmes targeting artist mobility, allowing us to engage individual artists and smaller organisations from Belgium and abroad.

12 13 14 15 Global challenges

BOZAR also continues to reflect on the major shared issues confronting our global world. We started to address challenges such as migration, sustainable development and cultural diversity, and to attempt bridging gaps between the arts and other sectors, such as science, economics and technology. All above considerations have led BOZAR to formally define seven long-term committments to shape the institution’s future programmes and collaborations towards 2030: Diversity & Inclusion, Heritage & Creation, Science and Research, City & Citizens, European Cultural Heritage, Climate and Well-being. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27.500 1.226.721 BOZAR OPEN AIR visitors in 2019 173.802 CONCESSIONS 101.050 AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT 188.622 EXTERNAL EVENTS 102.728 LITERATURE - AGORA - THEATRE - LAB 2019 27.966 FIGURES CINEMA 163.318 MUSIC 441.735 EXPO 24 25 HIGHLIGHTS 2019

26 27 28 MUSIC partnership withKlarafestival. A memorableevening in BOZAR’s restored organ. the unheard aspectsof the challengeofexploring and was keentotakeon is notafraidtoexperiment The masteroftheeclectic 23.03.2019 John Zorn music, danceandsong. the arrival ofspring,with Cultural Heritage,celebrates UNESCO listofIntangible This festival, addedtothe celebration oftheyear. “Nowruz” isthemostimportant From AsiaMinortoChina, 24.03.2019 new year ontheSilkRoads Nowruz -Celebrating the and familyactivities. exhibitions, films,DJsets, with concerts,danceshows, contemporary Cubanculture, dedicated tothebestof The annualfestival is 15.06.2019 art :music,dance,visualarts Cubalandz -Contemporary Cuban and young audience. attracting ahighlydiverse model ofcross-disciplinarity, Fever hasgrown tobecomea electronics. OrganNight choir, silentfilm,jazzand with, inturn,percussion, a entered intodialogue The restored organalso 14.09.2019 Organ NightFever of preparations anddiplomacy. mesmerising endresult ofyears transcendental evening andthe ceremony at BOZAR. Aunique, creating anauthenticdevran Ensemble were successfulin Istanbul Turkish HistoricalMusic Ömer Tuğ 26.10.2019 Sufi Night healthy portionofhygge. the NorthernLightsanda electronics, folk,film,design, with classicalmusic,jazz, multidisciplinary festival has grown intoatrulybroad, with theNordic countries This dynamiccollaboration 10-20.10.2019 Nordic Festival innovation around clublife. kids’ discoandscience DJ sets,industrytalks,a Takeover at itsheart.With with thesold-outBOZAR the Brusselscanalzone, and otherinstitutionsin Pompidou with Kanal-Centre A vibrantfour-day event 03-06.10.2019 Nuits sonores rul Inançer and the rul Inançerandthe in thiscountryat BOZAR. that you willonlyexperience The kindofmusicalmoment significant part,onourstage. world fametookplace,fora and apianistwhoseroute to the world, alegendaryconductor One ofthegreatest orchestras in 07.11.2019 Manfred Honeck+IgorLevit Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 29 Keith Haring 06.12.2019-21.07.2020 EXPO 30 years on from the death of the American artist, this retrospective placed Haring’s work firmly in the context of his activism. His visual power and the relevance of his social messages seem to resonate more strongly than ever with the public. The exhibition was framed by Artist Talks by friends and contemporaries and performances relating to resistance and LGBTQ issues.

Bernard van Orley. Brussels and Brancusi The 12th Time Zone. the Renaissance 02.10.2019-02.02.2020 A Contemporary Art Report from 19.02-26.05.2019 The cross-sectional context of Russia the iconic sculptor presented 28.06 – 08.09.2019 Paintings, drawings and vast through the photography, tapestries returned home for music and dance of his era was This exhibition transported one time only from the greatest reflected in the contemporary audiences to the country’s museum collections in the interpretations and interventions fictitious 12th time zone; that of world for this rediscovery of of artists such as A.T. De Russia’s thriving contemporary a Brussels renaissance master Keersmaeker in this highly art scene. Born out of a 9289 - resulting in triumphant successful collaboration with kilometres long art expedition reviews in the international EUROPALIA ROMANIA. (in the framework of the press. A new video work by NEMOSKVA - More than Moscow Anouk De Clercq provided project) along the Trans-Siberian a radical and critical update railway crossing 11 time zones of Van Orley’s iconography; and stopping in lesser-known the partnership with other cities. The exhibition, co- institutions resulted in a Van organized with Russia’s National Orley trail through the city. Center of Contemporary Art, showed both internationally renowned and emerging artists from these cities. 30 31 CINEMA LITERATURE AGORA

16-20.01.2019 11-15.12.2019 Retour en Flandre Alain Badiou on the true life Bridges - East of West film days Are You Series – 7th Edition 17.02.2019 10.05.2019 Successful second edition of 26-28.09.2019 The seventh edition of the only Project at the Foire du Livre In the run-up to the European elections, and in partnership the festival that illuminates the UFA Film Nights Belgian festival dedicated to 2019 in which Francophone with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the legendary French various facets of film production TV series and new audiovisual Belgian authors visited philosopher made a passionate case aimed at young on the peripheries of Eastern For three evenings running, narratives was a success (the fair’s guest people, calling for egalitarianism and universalism. Europe between Soviet heritage an opportunity to discover with over 2,200 visitors. The region) and recorded and and contemporary artistic (or rediscover) a restored professional world also got recounted their experiences. emancipation. The festival masterpiece of silent cinema involved for Serial Dating and This event saw a considerable La Pile incuded a professional event with brand new live musical Pitching Sessions. The sell- amount of media interest. 10–25.05.2019 that brought directors and accompaniment. With classic, out, five-day Brussels Digital Belgian producers together. urban and family themed Week showed the best in VR This exhibition, with a strong local focus (Saint-Gilles nights, this cross-discipline in 2019 during the festival. Meet the writer: district Midi station), organised by City Mine(d), project reached a large Siri Hustvedt presented a frank examination of cleaner, fairer, more and diverse audience. 02.10.2019 communal and local ways of dealing with energy.

The famous American author Children of the Resistance (discussion) of bestselling novels is also 02.12.2019 a celebrated writer of non- fiction, particularly of essays Following events around the Children of the Collaboration THEATRE & DANCE on mental health. She spoke and Children of the Colony TV series, the successful frankly at BOZAR on art, our partnership with Canvas continued in 2019 with brains and her most recent this discussion of Children of the Resistance. Artist’s Talk, Gianina Carbunariu Allegory of the Painted Woman, Swimming in Gravity, Steve book, Memories of the Future. 21 – 22.02.2019 Alexis Blake Paxton The work of Romanian theatre 23.03.2019 25.03.2019 29.03.2019 maker Gianina Carbunariu offers BREXIT: GOODBYE, HELLO an alternative view of today’s This multidisciplinary Lucid and with a shot of humour, Romania, while asking universal performance examines the legendary choreographer An eccentric, often recalcitrant questions over the Western subjectivity, gender and probed the boundaries of evening of literature (Ali Smith, perspective on progress and representation through a series our consciousness with a Jonathan Coe, Sulaiman Addonia) success. In connection with of female poses from artworks lecture, an installation and the and music (Ian Bostridge, Nicolas the Romanian Chairmanship from the Renaissance to early presentation of the French Altstaedt) as a non-farewell of the Council of Europe. modernism, in dialogue with translation of his book Gravity, gift to the UK. In partnership the works of Bernard van in which he reflects on a life with the Klarafestival and Orley. In partnership with under the influence of this Passa Porta festival. Performatik (Kaaitheater). physical force of nature. 32 33 LAB ARCHITECTURE

STUDIOTOPIA 04.04-23.06.2019 DierendonckBlancke – Praxis BOZAR takes the lead in a brand new three-year European This monographic exhibition was programme with 8 institutional accompanied by a publication partners in which artists in partnership with A+ and scientists work together Architecture and Koenig Books. around topics of sustainability, The exhibition was also selected climate change and health. for the São Paulo architecture biennial, and travelled to Brazil in autumn 2019. Memes, Paintings and AI Conference 25.09.2019-19.01.2020 06.11.2019 BAUKUNST – Performance and Performativity Lecture and discussion in Hacktivate The City which Luc Steels (A.I. VUB The second exhibition in the 15-17.11.2019 Lab) and world-renowned new series on the Belgian artist Luc Tuymans examined architectural firms creating Young people from the collaboration/interaction an international stir in recent disadvantaged districts of between ‘traditional’ painting years concerned Brussels’ Brussels on internships and artificial intelligence. BAUKUNST. A publication was with Gluon worked with also released in partnership Lab professionals from the with Koenig Books. Erasmushogeschool to develop wearable technology. Reflections on fashion, sustainability and 22.10.2020 technology resulted in the David Chipperfield – Lecture creation of prototypes and an exhibition at BOZAR. The internationally acclaimed British architect gave a lecture in a packed Henry Le Boeuf Hall, sharing his insights into the architectural tension between preserving historic heritage and innovative urban functions.

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Bring Your Kids

As well as the regular interactive family concerts, festivals, installations and Family Days, BOZAR introduced ‘Bring Your Kids’ in September 2019: a label for concerts in the regular programme that we think are suitable for a broad audience, and therefore families too – a great success! 25.09 & 02, 09, 16.10.19 31.3.2019 Family Day in Workshops in Cultureghem the age of Bruegel In the run-up to the Keith BOZAR and its partners kicked Haring retrospective BOZAR Team Audience off Bruegel Year with workshops organised themed workshops Engagement works with Record tours Walk With Me and stories around the Bernard for +/- 400 children at the 04.05 AND 05.05.2019 SINGING van Orley and Prints in the Abattoir site in Kuregem BRUSSELS CELEBRATION 80 2019 was an absolutely amazing Within the scope of the Keith Age of Bruegel exhibitions. (Anderlecht). In partnership freelance art year in terms of groups and Haring exhibition we started The underground access to with: Cultureghem, Fais At this free singing festival, mediators tours: 3353 groups visited a new series of tours in 2019 Coudenberg Palace was opened le trottoir, Circus zonder thousands of visitors, (guides, music teachers, the BOZAR exhibitions, 86% inspired by the New Narratives specially for a treasure hunt. Handen & Mirándolo. professional singers, ensembles, mediators, vocal of the groups opted for a Tours at Amsterdam Museum. 1024 visitors took part in this coaches and amateurs met coaches etc.), tour with a BOZAR guide In the Walk With Me series a Family Day. In partnership with: and shared the love of singing and 20% of the tours were guest speaker from outside the Coudenberg Palace, Bokrijk together. Thirty choirs at 2 taken by school groups. museum takes you on a personal open-air museum, Royal Library various locations at the volunteers and walk through the exhibition with of Belgium, Hallepoort, Dilbeek Centre for Fine Arts invited a personal story on such themes and WAUW (Workshops visitors to discover the great 6 interns as gender, religion, cultural d'Architectu(u)r(e) & Urbanisme diversity of choral music. on a yearly basis. identity and sexual orientation. Workshops), Gaasbeek Castle and Flanders State of the Art. 36 37 Transversal Mahmoud Darwich Chair Afropolitan Festival 01.10.2019 06 -08.02 2019 Initiatives May He Rise and Smell the This annual festival is one of Fragrance by Ali Chahrour the highlights of the 5-year (Beirut) featured a dance Afropolitan Forum (2019-2024) performance and ritual programme, supported by ceremony searching for the joint funding to BOZAR and to boundary between life and the Africa Museum from the death. This presentation was Belgian Ministry of Cooperation part of the Mahmoud Darwish Development. It is a platform Chair funded by Fédération dedicated to artistic and cultural Wallonie Bruxelles since 2016, expressions, research and to strengthen cooperation with ideas exchanges of Afropeans Palestine and underline the of Belgium and Europe. universal values reflected in the Palestinian poet’s work. Each year the chair brings contemporary films, plays, performances and literature productions from the Middle East and the Maghreb.

Next Generation, Please! 09.05-28.07 2019 With Next Generation, Please!, young people, politicians and artists from all over Europe spend a year collaborating on issues related to the future of our European societies. BOZAR presents their ideas, stories and dreams in an annual exhibition of (video) installations, performances, photo series, films etc. Funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

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The Centre for Fine Arts and its European and International Music MEDIA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL CULTURAL PARTNERS Cooperation Education Culture asbl World, OKO, Opera de Lille, Orchestre artistic project of BOZAR come to Council (IMC, IMC), ENCATC the BRUZZ Bilateral embassies in Brussels - CEC, Courtisane, CVB, De Roovers, Philharmonique Royal de Liege, life in co-creation together with European consortium for the Canvas European Representations in Brussels Democratische dialoog, Derives, Organisatie Oude Muziek Utrecht, partners from all over the world. STARTS Prize (along with Waag De Standaard National Cultural Institutions: Art Design Vlaanderen, Dirty Deal Teatro, Paard Van Troje, Paradiso, Parlement BOZAR is a result of constantly Society and Ars Electronica) and Klara 27, British Council, Buskerud County Dissent Belgique!, Divadlo Astorka, Europeen, Pen Francophone de evolving collaborations with a broad the Cultural Diplomacy Platform Knack Council Norway, Camoes Instituto EBU, ECHO, ECHO & Rising stars, Belgique arts & culture – Musk - network of individuals, organizations (along with the Goethe Institut, La Premiere da Cooperacao e da Lingua Portugal EOne, Equinox, Europalia, Europese Ecole intégrée, PEN Vlaanderen, and institutions, developed through Institut français, British Council, Le Soir Educatieve partners, Czech Centre, dimensie ‘Singing cities’, Festival du Philharmonie Luxembourg, Piano’s contributions, support, and trust. EUNIC Global and the European Le Vif / L’Express Danish Cultural Institute, Embassies Film sur l’Art, Festival International Maene, Pink Screens, Poëziecentrum As a federal cultural institution Cultural Foundation), Culture Action Musiq3 of Denmark, Erasmus Hogeschool, du Film de Bruxelles, Festival vzw - Poeziekrant, Prometheus/ Bert situated in Brussels’ Mont des Arts Europe and Europa Nostra. EUNIC Global, Finland, Finnish International du Film de Namur, Bakker, Read My World, Remain district the Centre for Fine Arts FOUNDATIONS Film- Fest Gent, Film’on, Flagey, Flat In Light, ReMuA, Ricercar Consort, PUBLIC PARTNERS Cultural Institute, Finnish Cultural LCC has formed close relationships A.G. Leventis Foundation Institute Benelux, Finnish Presidency Earth Society, Fondation Boghossian, Rideau de Bruxelles, Royal Library with our federal colleagues. Brussels-Capital Region CERA COOP Fonds Vrijetijdparticipatie, Full Circle, of Belgium, Ruhrtriennale, Savage European Commission of the EU Council, Goethe Institut, Engie Foundation Greenland Representation to the EU, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Greenhouse Films, Septembre Films, Sing Along, The Belgian National Orchestra European Parliament European Cultural Foundation Talent, GSARA, Gutenberg Sonalitte, Sony Pictures, Steinway Federal Government Iceland, ifa, Institut français, Instituto and BOZAR collaborate with European Foundation Centre Cervantes, Istituto Italiano de Cultura, Buchhandlung, hartbovenhard, HBO, & Sons, Tate Liverpool, Theatre the two other Belgian federal Federation Wallonia-Brussels Evens Foundation Hogeschool Odysee, Huis van het du Tilleul, Theatre National de la Flemish Community KU Leuven, L’INSAS, La Cambre, institutions in a structural manner. Fondation Benoit LUCA School of Arts, Mission of the Nederlands, ICTUS Zonzo Compagnie, Communaute Wallonie Bruxelles, This collaboration is not restricted Flemish Community Commission Fondation Privée Futur 21 Imagine Film Distribution, IMAJj, TivoliVredenburg, transpoesie, French Community Commission Faroes to the EU, Nordic Council to co-productions, but has been Fonds Baillet Latour of Ministers, Nordic Culture Fund, Intenationale Muziekwedstrijd Tristero, Tropismes Librairies, UFA, extended to cost-saving measures INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS Japan Foundation Norway and Sweden, Paspartoe, Koningin Elisabeth, Interarts, Un Grain, Un Soir, UNRIC (United such as a shared ticketing system. Intersongs, Inti Films, ISELP, JAP, Nation Regional Information Centre), Beliris Mercator Stiftung Polish Institute – Cultural Service Jeugd en muziek, Jeugd en Muziek VAF, Versus Production, VGC, FPIM Nordic Culture Fund of the Embassy of the Republic of The federal scientific institutions – Jeunesses Musicales, Jeugd en visit.brussels, Vitamine C, Vlaams Loterie Nationale Olivia Hendrickx Research Fund Poland in Brussels, Romanian Cultural are also important artistic partners. Muziek Brussel, Jeunesses Musicales Nederlands Huis deBuren, vzw Jonge National Bank of Belgium Open Society European Policy Institute Institute, ULB, VGC Onderwijs, VUB BOZAR, collaborates with the de Bruxelles, JM’s, Klarafestival, Belgische Schilderkunst, Waterstone’s, Régie des Bâtiments P&V Foundation following on a regular basis: the Stavros Niarchos Foundation CULTURAL PARTNERS Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen, Winterpret, Zinnema, ZKM | Center Royal Museums of Fine Arts, Royal STRUCTURAL PARTNERS Vladimir Potanin Foundation 1001 valises, 11.11.11. Vzw, A Coeur Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg for Art and Media Karlsruhe C, Ictus, Museums of Art and History, Africa BNP Paribas Fortis joie, ABC Distribution, Aflam - KVS, Konzerthaus Berlin, Koor & CBAI, Forum voor Amateurkunsten, Museum and the Royal Library. Deloitte PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS Film Festival, Afrika Film Festival Stem, Korean Film Centre, Korean Centre d’expression et de créativité Other cultural partners in Brussels Artikel 27, Brussels Airlines, Leuven, Alterego, Alternative Film Festival, Korei, Koren, Korzo Visit.Brussels, Zinnema, Globe with which we have built up a close PRIVILEGED PARTNERS Brussels SummerFestival, Brusselse Films, Amateursector, Argos, Ars ‘90, Kunstcentrum deSingel, Kunstz Aroma, Klein Kasteeltje, Hogescholen relationship over the years include Degroof Petercam Museumraad, Couleur Café (Hit the Musica, Art 27, ASKO/ SCHONBERG- / Sachli Gholamalizad, L’ Alliance Leuven, Brussel en Gent, Circus CINEMATEK, Europalia, Ars Musica, Denys City),Plus Magazine, Davidsfonds, ENSEMBLE, Atis Theatre, Auguste Francaise, L’ ERG, La Monnaie, Lasso, zonder handen, ECHO, YEAD the Klarafestival, Moussem, Wiels, Engie Eurostar, FED+, Femma, FNAC, Orts, Bah Voyons, Bardafeu, Be Le Festival du film mediterraneen , Botanique, Les Halles, Flagey, Interparking JAP, Liberale vrouwen, NMBS Film, Belgian National Orchestra, Le Groupe Sanguin, Le Manege. Kaaitheater, KVS, Théâtre National, Piano’s Maene B-Dagtrips, OKO, PlusPas, SoBru Belgische orkesten, Bertelsmann, Mons, Les Machins, Lumiere, M HKA, Kunstenfestivaldesarts, AB, A+, Proximus ville de Bruxelles, Thalys, Toerisme BPS22, Brussels Conservatoires, maelstrOm, Magazine, Man’s Film, Passa Porta, the VUB and ULB, the Vlaanderen, Touring, Touroperators Brussels Jazz Ochestra, Brussels Mangji, MDRN, Michigan, Midis de VRT and the RTBF. Starting out from en hoteleigenaars, Visit.brussels, Philharmonic, Brussels Short Film la Poesie, Millenium Festival, Mo*, Brussels, capital of Europe, BOZAR VSOA-SLFP, VTB-Kultuur, ... Festival, Brusselse Museumraad, Mondiaal, Mooov Festival, MOOSS, is building up a strong European Canon Cultuurcel, CBAI, CCLJ, Centre Moussem Nomadisch Kunstcentrum, network as a member of, amongst du Cinema et de l’Audiovisuel, Musea, Musée Picasso Paris, others, the European Concert Hall Centre du Film sur l’Art, Channel Musiques Nouvelles, Muziekkapel Organisation (ECHO), the European 4, Cineart, CINEMATEK, COCOF, Koningin Elisabeth, National Museum Early Music Network (REMA), the Collectif Travaux Publics & Theatre in Krakow, NOB - BIG BANG, NTGent, European Festival Association (EFA), des Tanneurs, Concertgebouw Brugge, Numero Zero, nY, Off Screen, Off 42 43 Hosted Events (highlights)

Many promoters have again made use of the infrastructure of the Centre for Fine Arts to organise a wide range of cultural activities. The staging of “hosted events” is part of the overall operation of the Centre for Fine Arts. All operational departments, the box office and the communication department are involved. The highlights of these “hosted events” included the Emergences Days, the reference event for engaged meditation in the French- speaking world. The Grandes Conférences Catholiques hosted Chris Dercon, Melchior Wathelet and three prominent cardinals, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Cardinal Juan José Omella and Cardinal Jozef De Kesel. To mark its 40th anniversary, the Brussels Choral Society presented works by three 20th century composers, Orff, Bernstein and Stravinsky. To mark its 70th year, SOS Children’s Villages Belgium organised a gala concert Singers on Stage. For the second time, Gracia Live presented Callas in Concert, a virtual hologram concert full of emotion.

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Venue rentals in 2019 involved a large and recurring clientele from the corporate world, non-profit associations and the voluntary sector. The Centre for Fine Arts organised a number of activities, such as conferences, workshops and networking events held over one or more days. Its proximity to the Convention Centre has enabled a close collaboration with SQUARE and the Convention Bureau of VisitBrussels, which has led to the hosting of international conferences such as the Forum for the Future of Agriculture (FFA), the Biennial Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID), the International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ISICEM) and the Congress of the Academia Ophthalmologica Belgica. 46 47 48

BUILDING bar furniture was rendered entirely inbrass. provided at oneend.AsintheCaféVictor, the with ahigh-glossfinish.Spaceforsmallbaris treated withadarkstainbefore beingvarnished the panellingandstoragecabinetswere first given thesamelight-blue polyurea coating while Shop andBox Office.Thedeskfurniture was interior elementsasintheCaféVictor, Bozar firm. Theirdesign reinstates the same unusual called ontheRobbrecht &Daemarchitectural ground flooroftheHenry Le BœufHall, we again For theredesign of the cloakrooms onthe which are expected tobecompletedin2020. Wee carriedoutthestudywork fortheseworks architect andHortaspecialistBarbaraVan der and redesigned asasmallartist’s residence. The years, was restored toitsoriginaldimensions dwelling, whichwas extensively rebuilt over the of theCentre forFineArts.Thisformerdirector’s and therhythmicartdecofacadesinbluestone stucco neo-classicalfacadesoftheErrera building which markedthetransitioninstylefrom the thoroughly renovate thesmallrooftop apartment, intended. We alsotooktheopportunityto the citycentre, exactly asHortahadoriginally roof terracewithaview oftheRoyal Palaceand the Centre forFineArtsnow hasapanoramic Thanks totheconcrete tilingfloorthat was fitted, laid toimprove thebuilding’s energyefficiency. On topofthis,athicklayer ofinsulation was back totheconcrete andreplaced by new roofing. zone. Theoldwaterproofing course was scraped to completelyupdate theroof structure inthis of theneedforleakagerepairs totheflat roofs master’s wishhasbeenfulfilled. We tookadvantage accessible tothepublic.Over 90years later, the flat roofs oftheCentre forFineArts were not In hismemoirs,VictorHortacomplainedthat the have thesamecomprehensive safetyfeatures. operated usingthesameremote control, andboth and previously-existing lighting trussescanbe hall isremoved. From now on,boththenew seating intheground-floor area oftheconcert mobile trussescanbedeployed whenthe the ceilingofHenryLe BœufHall.These Three new lightingtrusseswere installedin proved itsworth onmore thanoneoccasionsince. preserve theartworks. Thebypass hassince when thisisdeemednecessaryinorder tobest divert coolingcapacityfrom onecircuit toanother Thanks tothenew bypass itisnow possibleto exhibition circuits were completelyseparate. Until now, therefrigerator systemsforthetwo the northernandsouthernexhibition rooms. to fita bypass between thecoolingsystemsin refrigerator unitpresented uswiththeopportunity cultural practices.Thereplacement ofalarge norms andstandards andtoday’s artisticand good working order andup-to-date withcurrent in keepingthebuilding’s technical equipmentin to thepublic.Oneofmainchallengeswas However, notallofourinvestments are asvisible 49 50 51 Concessions

The Centre for Fine Arts currently offers three complementary services to its visitors: a bookshop and two restaurants, one offering light catering with a varied menu of food and drinks and the other a gastronomic restaurant (one Michelin star since 2017). In November 2016, BOZAR had the pleasure of celebrating the opening of the BOZAR Bookshop, in collaboration with Walter König, publisher and acknowledged professional in the museum shop sector (more than 40 outlets in Europe, including London, Paris and Berlin). The BOZAR Bookshop’s 2019 financial results are in line with forecasts, vindicating the Centre for Fine Arts’ decision to work with an internationally recognised partner. Every year, the BOZAR Bookshop builds up its reputation among lovers of exhibition catalogues and books on contemporary art and architecture. BOZAR’s Café VICTOR welcomes visitors throughout the day and for up to an hour after performances have ended. Its menu is varied, of high quality and with accessible During the course of 2019, the BOZAR Restaurant, prices. The 2019 financial results meet the run by Chef Karen Torosyan, has earned an extra expectations of all parties, and testify to the half point from the Gault & Millau guide, to reach strong demand expressed for many years a score of 17.5/20, maintaining its place among for this type of HORECA service within the the top 10 best restaurants in Belgium. Indeed, the Centre for Fine Arts. It has a capacity of chef never ceases to impress with his ingenuity, 300 seats, catering for employees from the serving a unique and mouth-watering cuisine. The Mont des Arts district for a convivial lunch, 2019 financial results confirm the dynamism of as well as visitors to the Centre, including the BOZAR Restaurant team, which has become audiences before and after concerts, a key player on the Brussels gastronomic scene. exhibition-goers, students and families. The dishes on offer are the subject of constant consideration in order to adapt as best as possible to customer demand, but also to reflect the Centre’s artistic programme.

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ORGANISATION 55 Towards a new website: Social media

In 2019, the digital team worked in partnership BOZAR stayed ahead of the field in the use of with the IT team on drawing up specifications social media. Through our simultaneous presence for the strategy and technical requirements on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and for the future development of a new ‘public- LinkedIn, the communications around the Keith centric’ website, responding better to our needs Haring exhibition fuelled the interaction with and our environment in a broad sense. This the public through various media forms. was a real challenge that demanded the input of all our artistic and supporting departments. At the end of 2019: The call for tender for the development of the Structure of the department website on the basis of those specifications was 1,600 Communication posted online on 13 January 2020. The new subscribers. The department gained new momentum website should be ready in the course of 2021. & Marketing from a reorganisation aimed at strengthening 11,000 intradepartmental relations and greater professionals. transparency within the institution. A clear And a new house style: description of the responsibilities of all those 37,500 involved, the appointment of a coordinator for A renewed partnership with Base Design was followers. each sub-team and the organisation of structured initiated, with brainstorms and preliminary This number grew by an average periodic team meetings ensured a smoother flow workshops that will result in a new house of 150 each month. of information and a greater sense of wellbeing at style that is fresh, contemporary, relevant work. The budget was also revised with a focus and suited to the needs of the digital trends. 141,346 on more cohesive and participatory distribution. This new ‘look and feel’ will be launched ‘likes’. simultaneously with the new website in 2021. 64,000 followers, Broad and deep a number that increased by 200 each month.

Our campaigns were often resolute in their aim Further digitalisation for an accessible approach to a broad public. For Press example, top footballer and culture enthusiast The digitalisation of promotions and Thomas Meunier was the face of BOZAR for a In announcing BOZAR events, our press department communications continued with the formation of social media campaign in the spring. In the scope sent in 2019 250 messages, held 18 press a ‘digiteam’ within the department, and training of BOZAR’s commitment to a radical approach to conferences and organised 400 interviews. This (animation and montage) for graphic designers heritage, hip-hop artist Zwangere Guy and Zap resulted in 4,300 press articles (1,900 in the and other communications staff. The strategy Mama vocalist Marie Daulne were the voices international press) and almost 500 reports on for capturing and streaming concerts and other introducing you to the 16th century for The Century radio and television. For BOZAR projects, Belgian events was developed further. Specific campaigns of Bruegel project. Artistic and promotional content journalists travelled to Liverpool for the Keith Haring (with a focus on young people) were launched often coincided perfectly. The campaign film for the exhibition and to Minsk for the Bridges film festival. in order to increase the share of digital tickets, Keith Haring exhibition that we played on a giant This enabled them to sketch an image of BOZAR’s particularly for classical concerts and exhibitions. screen at the Brouckèreplein was an almost exact mission in terms of cultural diplomacy. Around copy of the animation that Haring himself created 200 international journalists visited our exhibitions for a billboard on Times Square, New York in 1984. with the support of Visit Brussels in particular. 56 57 Institutional Relations Examples of long-term partnerships in 2019: • With support from Fédération Wallonie BOZAR’s Institutional Relations Department Bruxelles, BOZAR co-organized the reinforces the sustainability and coherence Kigali International Forum to address the of the institution’s artistic, socio-political and specific urban challenge of the absence of networking missions as European house of creation, spaces for culture in Rwanda’s capital. House of Change, and global transdisciplinary • BOZAR currently participates in two platform for cultural relations and co-creation. consortia of large European development Composed of three units - internal coordination, projects : Culture at Work Africa (2018-2022) Belgium, European and International foci - for intercultural dialogue in sub-Saharan this department provides local, regional and urban Africa and HerMaP (2019-2023) international expertise, and develops strategies promoting cultural heritage in Iran for and governance models for financial, political, social development and inclusive growth. and institutional long-term frameworks for • Studiotopia brings together at BOZAR BOZAR’s programmes. It also plans the CEO’s scientists and artists as part of the Regional travels and meetings, coordinates EU presidencies STARTS project (Science, Technology & events, and consolidates BOZAR’s network at the Arts) for collaborative imagination national, European and international levels. of more viable futures for European The department implements the institution’s societies, funded by the EC’s DG Connect. European and international missions, which are • Thanks to the EC’s Creative Europe founded on the principle of global citizenship. They Programme, BOZAR engaged in European aim to advocate the role of culture in sustainable partnerships to develop collaborative development, as well as in external relations, and innovative projects such as DIS- cultural relations and cooperation, diplomacy and OTHERING: beyond Afropolitan & Other Institutional Relations in 2019 : policymaking. International collaborations generate labels, and Artists in Architecture, an essential dynamic towards BOZAR’s aims. Not which both produced research, only do they enrich BOZAR as an institution, but exhibitions and publications in 2019. 4,2 mio € they contribute to dismantling cultural barriers and managed in international stereotypes, changing narratives, engaging new collaborative partnerships audiences, ensuring equitable exchanges, building (i.e. 12% of the institution’s annual budget). capacity among partners, and generating solidarity Projects with more than between the cultural sector and the society. Long-term initiatives developed by Institutional 100 countries Relations with BOZAR’s artistic departments are in line with Belgium’s regional and national cooperation > 1.000 partnerships priorities. They support Belgium’s image abroad, as in Belgium and worldwide well as the European Union’s external action policies and cooperation priorities with diverse regions 2 EU presidencies’ of the world. Through various methodologies, programmes coordinated they place artists, cultural activists and creative with Romania & Finland industries at the heart of interdisciplinary, inter-sectorial and inter-regional dialogues. 15 active EU projects involving over 500 artists 58 59 The structural social dialogue resumed in Human Resources Social dialogue autumn 2018. On the basis of the evaluation Workplace Prevention and Protection of the Employment Regulations, adjustments Committee (CPBW) During the first quarter, the emphasis was on were discussed with the social partners in June On 31 December 2019, the total workforce at the the implementation of the new Employment 2019. On this basis, new Working Regulations Further steps were taken during the quasi- Centre for Fine Arts consisted of 357 employees, Regulations and the continuation of the were adopted in December 2019. This new monthly CPBW meetings on the basis of the 230 on full-time contracts and 140 on part-time discussions around structural wage policies. version of the Working Regulations comes annual action plan in order to improve the contracts. These employees represent 299 FTE. In accordance with the commitments in into effect on 1 January 2020 and is a further wellbeing and safety of every employee. Specific This increase was mainly due to the decisions 2017 and 2018 for a sum of €950,000, an step in the optimisation and harmonisation of attention was paid to expanding the team and made in relation to social consultation, the additional €200,000 envelope was released working conditions in accordance with the law, clarifying the roles of the prevention advisor and reduction of the use of third-party contracts, in October 2019 on an annual basis aimed at aimed at improving the life/work balance. the safety advisor (Safety versus Security). The the increase in employees involved in long-term the lower wage classes, taking into account new Operational Advisor also takes on the role projects, the replacement and re-integration of the legally binding financial balance. of safety advisor. He receives additional support those absent through long-term illness and the As a result of a social incident in April 2018 Wellbeing in this from a full-time administrative officer. reduction in the uptake of career hiatus. In terms a motion of no confidence was submitted With regard to limiting breaches of the maximum of the permanent workforce, 9 new employees to management. The list of demands and Within the scope of compliance with the 2014 legal working hours (11 hours per day worked were taken on under permanent contracts. the expectations of the social partners were psychosocial survey, further steps were taken and 50 hours per week) for members of staff, This concerns the reappointment of existing summarised in the memo to the Joint Committee regarding the optimisation of wellbeing at work organisational and structural measures were taken. roles and the appointment of new roles in the on 20 June 2018. This resulted in the creation by alerting employees to psychosocial legislation, Detailed reports were discussed monthly. We note scope of social consultation. Organisationally, of a Special Committee consisting of BOZAR the further activation of the role of confidential a considerable decrease in the number of staff this took into account the impact of the new directors and members of the Joint Committee. advisors, the permanent focus on ‘Respect at working according to a planned time schedule. employment regulations from 1 January 2019, On the basis of an internally structured Work’ and an increase in focus on preventing Greater awareness and a change of mentality are the legal limits regarding working hours, the consultation at a departmental level, the transgressive behaviour and burn-out. necessary for those employees with a variable recruitment relating to redressing the work/ obstacles within the organisation and the lack In September 2019, we again launched the work schedule, particularly with regard to time life balance and the intended reduction of of procedures and efficiency were ascertained. psychosocial survey on the basis of the same management and efficiency. The new employment overtime hours. In addition, over the course of The objectives are aimed at improving the methods as those used in 2014. We expect regulations contribute to this. Overall, the number 2019 we said goodbye to 14 members of staff. organisation and working conditions, reducing the results and analysis of the evolution of overtime hours is gradually dropping in various workload and reducing the number of events. around mid-January 2020. Further measures departments. We aim to reduce the workload and The acute short-term problems were dealt with will be taken on the basis of this. provide alternatives for peak times and periods. by recruiting additional staff and expediting Short-term absence through illness (less than one Additional action points were drawn up including Selections additional investments. In addition, the structural month) increased slightly from 2.36 % to 2.58 %. It the implementation of new legislation regarding problems were resolved by establishing new is still below the 2016 and 2017 percentages. Long- amplified sound in the Brussels Region, the On the basis of the procedures with regard to the operations, term absence through illness (more than one month) formulation of the analysis of work-related planning, long-term budget, decision-making and increased from 2.10 % to 3.39 %. It should be noted accidents and suggestions for improvement, the 40 vacancies decision-making structure, the artistic policy here that in the autumn of 2019 four employees prevention of potentially hazardous situations opened, in accordance with the mission and values, the with long-term illnesses were contacted by the in the workplace and the further development improvement of workplace safety and so on. competent authorities and have now left BOZAR. of the annual action plan with a particular focus 2636 candidates This structural reorganisation was evaluated in In the scope of the implementation of the on the transparency and efficiency of periodic took part in the recruitment procedure. A total of June 2019 by updating the list of measures, the new Employment Regulations, we note a clear checks. Additionally, the risks concerning specific restructuring of several departments and changes drop in the number of overtime hours and external locations, including the Royal Conservatory 440 interviews to the decision-making in collaboration with breaches of the limits, on average by 50%. of Brussels, were outlined and included in the took place, on the basis of which the staff, the Management Team and the Board In addition, the implementation of the permanent monitoring. It was also decided to of Directors. These changes will be discussed teleworking system has contributed to close the Centre for Fine Arts for a four-week 136 new contracts again with the social partners in January 2020. redressing the work/life balance. period during the summer in order to be able were signed. to carry out the necessary maintenance. 60 61 Development Mobility

In 2019 the permanent staff of In 2019, further and additional measures were BOZAR spent a total of taken to promote the flexibility, communication and mobility of the staff, such as the introduction 5,816 of hot-desking for temporary staff, the transition to hours in training. laptop and smartphone use for every employee and The training courses arise from the requirements of the provision of a BOZAR email address to all staff. their roles and the desire for personal development. In order to improve the services we provide to the In addition, strategic courses were organised audience, and as part of a policy of inclusion, we with a particular focus on managers as well as wish to offer growth opportunities for local and individual supervision for staff, customer care international young people as interns or volunteers. training, media training, basic first aid, basic This programme is part of a global and inclusive instruction in using software packages and specific policy, which will be further rolled out in 2020, with training courses around wellbeing at work. the aim of eradicating all discrimination and systemic In September 2019, a general supervision racism within our institution. We would like to offer programme for managers in relation to development senior citizens the opportunity to use their knowledge was initiated via Hudson. The support pathway to benefit society and coach young employees. consists of a development assessment, individual The deployment of volunteers has been extended feedback and coaching sessions and workshops. to all departments and disciplines. This has resulted The pathway runs until the end of June 2020. in a further increase in the number of volunteers to an average of 116 per year. In order to safeguard Language training is still necessary for employees. the continuity of this, a structural partnership agreement with the volunteers of the European 52 employees took Commission was signed on 19 December 2019. language lessons in Dutch or French, mostly in-house during the 42 internships were afternoons. Intensive individual language courses filled during 2019. were also organised, mainly for managers and This is a slight increase on 2018, partly due employees working on projects. The language to the continuation of the mobilisation of the training will also continue in future with a European Erasmus Plus Programme, in which special focus on individual supervision. This the average length of an internship is three to will focus particularly on language courses for six months. The interns are deployed on specific employees deployed on specific European projects. projects and supervised by internal and external The language courses were also extended to internship supervisors. This provides relevant include employees on fixed-term contracts. benefits for both the intern and BOZAR. The package of specific technical courses Within the context of the current partnership and related to the employee’s current role was also synergy with other federal institutions (De Munt expanded with the aim of increasing efficiency & Belgian National Orchestra), we aim to improve within the role, promoting ergonomics and mutual mobility and offer staff development introducing other working methods. opportunities. On the basis of the current project relating to synergy, recommendations were made to the supervising minister with regard to the development of a joint ICT platform. 62 63 Our funding activities are The second pillar covers Our third pillar is corporate Funding organised around three pillars. relations and partnerships with development: this is primarily the philanthropic sector. This organised around long-term The pillar of Patron Members allows us to be attentive to the partnerships and thematic, As of 1st of December 2019, this brings together individuals and needs and trends of society, occasional and media A diversified financial model responsibility was transferred to the companies who want to show while further developing our sponsorships. We are pleased Prime Minister, Sophie Wilmès. The their support for the Centre projects to ensure their societal to see an ever-greater effort As opposed to a large number of Institutional Relations department for Fine Arts by contributing relevance. Our main objective is to match the values promoted cultural institutions in Europe, ensured the follow-through of various to our artistic projects. always to positively influence by our partner companies and BOZAR does not depend on public subsidies: the FPS Foreign Affairs, the Their financial support is the public, to inspire individuals the artistic initiatives that they financial support only. Our revenue FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister, mainly directed at special and and to stimulate positive change. support. Another growing share comes from a balanced mix of the French-speaking community international programming, On the basis of shared missions of our revenues comes from subsidies, ticket sales, hall rentals and the Flemish Community, the and for the education and and values and the pursuit of the rental of reception areas, and corporate and private patronage. Brussels Capital Region, The Flemish development of young talent. societal impact, several projects the sale of private nocturnal The endowment of the Belgian Community Commission and the Their contribution allows them are supported by foundations at exhibition viewings or music federal government, combined with French Community Commission, to attend all our activities in national and international level. events and other one-off a yearly allowance from the Belgian the Belgian National Lottery and the best possible conditions Moreover, BOZAR’s dynamic collaborations. These reflect National Lottery, is the backbone the National Bank of Belgium. – concerts, exhibitions, films, and multidisciplinary platform, our clients’ desire to associate of our financial model. It represents lectures, or stage performances and its commitment to culture their brands with ours. one third of our income. The federal – and also gives them access to as a vector for integration, We are delighted to see that endowment is used to cover the European subsidies many other privileges, including dialogue and social cohesion, all our partners are paying maintenance of our building and part trips and private visits both encourage the sector to co- greater attention to the of our staff costs. This sets us apart Drawing from its European and inside and outside BOZAR. create projects and to organise three project pillars of social from many other cultural institutions international missions, an important The annual gala dinner is events at the Centre for Fine inclusion, diversity and social in Belgium: the Centre for Fine part of BOZAR’s programme is focused another opportunity for our Arts. The keys to this type of responsibility (environment, Arts needs to find variable project- on promoting Europe as a cultural patron members, corporate partnership lie in open and frank mobility, etc.) and, more based income in order to cover the project and on cooperation with the partners and other guests to dialogue, trust, clear impact generally, to the commitments costs for its artistic programmes. European institutions. In 2019, BOZAR show their support for BOZAR. assessment, and transparency of the Centre for Fine Arts. was involved as a leader or a partner Since last season, the Young through regular reporting Our relations with our partners in 15 European projects (co-)funded by Patrons group (for people on the projects supported. thus enable us to cover more Belgian subsidies Creative Europe, Erasmus+, Europe for under the age of 45) offers than 15% of the Centre for Citizens, Horizon 2020, or supported a very wide and dynamic Fine Arts’ financial needs. The federal government holds the by various programmes of DG DEVCO, package and has attracted tutelage over the Centre for Fine Arts. DG CONNECT, or EEAS (FPI). almost 40 new members. We are delighted to see that Until the 30th of November 2019, our partners’ missions and Vice Prime Minister and Minister of corporate social responsibility Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Private funding mandates find relevance in the European Affairs, Didier Reynders commitments of the Centre was responsible for our institution. In order to not overly depend on for Fine Arts, notably with Belgian or European funding, BOZAR regards to the environment, develops specific collaborations mobility, inclusion etc. Our with external private partners relations with our partners sharing our artistic goals. thus enable us to cover more than 15% of the Centre for Fine Arts’ financial needs. 64 65 Financial overview MEMBERS OF THE BOARD COMMISSIONERS

3% 8% 6% Chairman: Count Etienne Davignon Marc Boeykens, Florence Lepoivre 7% Varia Com & Funding Administration Members: Michel Praet, Marleen Van Waeyenberge, and Rika Denduyver Sales/rental Restaurants 13% Geertrui Windels, Jan Cornillie, Jean Courtin, Operating costs building Antoine Drzymala, Henri Simons, Marc Blanpain, 16% baron Jean-Pierre de Bandt and Marie-Paule Quix AUDITORS Sponsorship & Patronage 45% Pierre Rion and Vital Put, councillors INCOME Subsides EXPENSES 30% AUDIT COMMITTEE of the Court of Auditors 12% Artistic Production Bernard de Grand’Ry (RSM Belgium) Production Support Michel Praet, Geertrui Windels, Jean Courtin, and Olivier Declercq (KPMG) Marc Blanpain and shareholders 43% 17% Human Resources Ticket Sale SHAREHOLDERS MANAGEMENT The Federal State (67%) & FPIM (SFPI in FR) (33%) CEO – Artistic Director: Knight Paul Dujardin Financial Director: Jeremie Leroy Operations Director: Albert Wastiaux COLOPHON BALANCE (X1000€) 2018 2017 2016 Exhibitions Director: Sophie Lauwers FIXED ASSETS 40.125 36.862 36.885 Music Director: Ulrich Hauschild Coordination and editor: Thomas FLOATING ASSETS 21.285 24.296 15.186 Human Resources Director: Ignace De Breuck Vandemeulebroucke TOTAL ASSETS 61.410 61.158 52.068 Secretary General: Didier Verboomen Concept and graphism: inextremis.be Head of Cinema: Juliette Duret Authors: Johan De Smet, Kurt De Boodt, Luc Preaux, AMOUNTS PAYABLE OVER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND PROVISIONS 4.808 5.228 5.433 Head of Artistic Development: Anna Vondracek Elie Jesuran, Ignace De Breuck, Sam Deckmyn, AMOUNTS PAYABLE OVER ONE YEAR OR MORE 12.840 11.695 12.004 Head of Institutional Relations: Magdalena Liskova Sandrine Demolin, Annik Halmes, Tine Van Goethem EQUITY CAPITAL 43.762 44.235 34.630 Head of Marketing and Communication: Editors: Johan De Smet, Lotte Pote, Olivier Sandrine Demolin Boruchowitch, Maarten Sterckx INCOME STATEMENT (X1000€) 2018 2017 2016 Commercial Manager: Luc Preaux Photography: ICT Manager: Francois Pettiaux © Philippe De Gobert SALES AND PERFORMANCE 35.580 30.702 32.092 Investments, Security & Archives © Studio Yves Zurstrassen OF WHICH FEDERAL SUPPORT 12.583 12.439 12.277 manager: Stephane Vanreppelen © Iris Rombouts STAFF EXPENDITURE 14.522 13.819 13.947 Facility Manager: Guillaume Creusat © Caroline Lessire NET RESULT -19 -27 -67 Logistics Manager: Rudi Anneessens © Illias Teirlinck Audience Engagement Manager: Tine Van Goethem © Antoine Espinasseau Public Services Manager: Matthieu Vanderdonckt Box Office Manager: Chantal Matthys This annual report is available in Dutch, English Planning Manager: Annik Halmes and French. Publisher: Paul Dujardin

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