Membership in IDEA-AUSTRIA is particularly appealing to those who view drama and theatre education not merely as an art form, but as a powerful method of learning and teaching. IDEA-AUSTRIA also sees itself—alongside institutions with similar objectives—as a political and academic voice.

 

 

The main reasons to join:

 

• Professional networking: Members of IDEA-AUSTRIA become part of a network of drama and theatre educators, teachers, and cultural professionals. The association serves as a bridge between schools, educational institutions, and educators.

 

• Professional Development & Information: Members of IDEA-AUSTRIA receive priority information and access to national and international events. A biennial conference on current topics focuses on the connection between theory and practice.

 

• Partners & Collaborations: IDEA-AUSTRIA maintains contact and develops partnerships with institutions and professional associations that share similar objectives.

 

• Communication & Inspiration: IDEA-AUSTRIA events always provide opportunities for valuable exchange among educators—both formally and informally.

 

• Promoting drama and theatre education: IDEA-AUSTRIA aims to firmly establish performative methods within the education system—from early childhood education through higher education.

 

• Resources & Expertise: Through their affiliation with the umbrella organization ÖBV Theater and international institutions in the field of non-professional theatre, members benefit from valuable expertise. They receive organizational support for national and international activities.

 

• Subject-specific and cross-curricular skills & personal development: IDEA-AUSTRIA focuses on developing skills that foster subject-specific and aesthetic understanding as well as the personal development of children, adolescents, and adults. This is achieved through methods of drama and theatre education. 

What’s in it for you?

 

• You’ll receive information about events.

• You’ll receive invitations to participate in projects and meetings (at the European and international levels).

• You’ll receive discounted rates for participation in certain congresses, conferences, and workshops.

• You’ll learn about international collaboration and partnerships.

• You will meet drama and theatre educators from Europe and around the world; you will learn about different working methods and recognise the differences and similarities in theatre education practice.

• IDEA members know one another and are often friends – at Austrian, European and international level.

 

 

• Your donation is tax-deductible – the tax office will treat it as a business expense or special expense, thereby reducing your income tax or payroll tax liability. For example, if you donate 100 euros and your tax rate is 30 per cent, the tax saving is 30 euros.
(means in Austria – in your place, only if this is permitted by your home country)

 

What’s in it for us?

 

• A large membership community (from all areas of educational practice) expands IDEA-AUSTRIA’s reach, raising our profile in the field of theatre education.

• A large membership base enables us to plan based on actual needs.

• Networking, connections, and collaborations are a measure of an association’s vitality; IDEA AUSTRIA is very active and committed to supporting projects.

• Membership fees ensure the quality of the association’s work. – For organisational reasons, we have decided not to charge membership fees at present.

• Active members are an essential part of the association’s success. All activities are carried out on a voluntary basis.

 

 

Your donation is tax-deductible – the tax office will treat it as a business expense or special expense, thereby reducing your income tax or payroll tax liability. For example, if you donate 100 euros and your tax rate is 30 per cent, the tax saving is 30 euros.
(means in Austria – in your place, only if this is permitted by your home country.)