Fabrica de Pensule
The "Fabrica de Pensule" is Romania's first big conversion project, which transformed an old industrial building for cultural purposes. The project was initiated by 60 artists, cultural players, and cultural managers. The aim was to establish a space in Cluj to promote the creation of contemporary art and its public presentation. This was successfully achieved with the conversion of a former paintbrush factory. Today, artists' studios, galleries, and cultural institutions dwell in former industrial halls. The artists inspire each other, provide a creative atmosphere, and strongly impact the city with their activities. Every year, about 200 events, exhibitions, and workshops take place, which bring in 500 artists from various fields – visual arts, dance, theatre – and attract approx. 10,000 visitors each year. The "Fabrica de Pensule" has become a lively and creative centre for art and culture in Cluj. It is an impressive example of the opportunities that conversion areas can offer. "Fabrica de Pensule" is a collective project developed by the independent cultural scene in Cluj and is mainly supported by its members.
Fabrica de Pensule Federation
Fabrica de Pensule Federation
The Fabrica de Pensule Federation is an umbrella organisation that manages "Fabrica de Pensule / The Paintbrush Factory", a collective space for contemporary culture. The space hosts artist studios, performing spaces, galleries, and offices for cultural organisations from the fields of visual arts, contemporary dance, and theatre. The activities focus on creating a supporting context for the production and public presentation of contemporary art, as well as provide a platform for reflecting upon, sharing and innovating the role of culture in social transformation and urban development.
Fabrica de Pensule Federation
Fabrica de Pensule Federation
59-61 Strada Henri Barbusse Mărăști
Cluj-Napoca Romania