mediation and lending

Espace SAPA - Lausanne

The Espace SAPA provides the Lausanne office with a multi-purpose space for communication. A small, semi-permanent exhibition on a specific topic directly related to the archive holdings forms the framework of the space, which is enlivened with various activities. For example, on the occasion of the Fête de la Danse, the Nuit des Musées or the Journées du Matrimoine. Discover activities such as the treasure hunt for young and old or let the "time whisperers" tell you exciting stories.

SAPA - virtual

In the spirit of the "Living Archive", SAPA supports the postulate that the history of the performing arts should not be preserved, but moved. SAPA uses the virtual realm in particular to develop innovative formats. Open the archive's treasure chests, let the "time whisperers" tell their stories or explore the wider context of Swiss dance history.

The old museum in the new archive - Bern

The beginnings of the predecessor institution "Swiss Theater Collection" were closely linked to exhibitions. Even if SAPA pursues other goals today, the permanent exhibition at the Bern site, which has remained unchanged since 1985, is well worth seeing. Firstly because of its content: It provides a comprehensive overview of theater history, from the theater of antiquity to Shakespeare's stages to the 20th century, with a focus on Swiss theater history. On the other hand, the exhibition stands as a contemporary witness to the stage and museum technology of the 1980s. The exhibition is open once a month and there is a guided tour.

Image: Exhibition object on the subject of paper theater, SAPA Foundation

Reproduction

SAPA makes its archive holdings available to third parties for use, unless there are legal reasons not to do so. You are welcome to order reproductions from us if they are not available at SAPA. The respective procedure will be discussed individually and the services will be invoiced according to the time and effort involved. In any case, the user is responsible for clarifying the rights of use.

Lending

Would you like to enrich your exhibition with a stage set model, a drawing or other documents from our collection? We are happy to make our treasures available to recognized museums for a limited period of time. Please contact us and enquire about our conditions. The loan is free of charge, processing costs may apply depending on the amount of work involved.  

Image: Exhibition catalog Memory Movers, Neues Museum Nuremberg, 2024

‍Yourresearch

.... starts with a consultation of our research tools. Or you can send us your request by e-mail - the answer will follow within a few days. If possible, we will provide you with additional scans or prepare the materials for your on-site visit.

Spontaneous visits are also welcome; we are happy to provide basic information, also by telephone. For further questions, however, we recommend the procedure described above.

Want to take a look behind the scenes?

Are you planning a company outing or a visit as part of a course? Are you a connoisseur and interested in exchanging expertise, a passionate amateur actor or simply "gwundrig"?

No matter what age or interest group you belong to, we will be happy to organize a tailor-made excursion for you. We look forward to hearing from you. See you soon!

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Image: Excerpt from stage design, Eugen Hartung, author: Verdi, Giuseppe, title: " Rigoletto. Melodrama in 3 acts", 1925, Stadttheater Zürich, © Stiftung SAPA