Slaughterhouse to be transformed into a cultural centre

7/6 2018

An International Cultural Centre is to be built in the buildings annexed to the City slaughterhouse. After the renovation, the centre will offer artists and the public with spaces for dance, lectures, concerts, theatre, fine arts, as well as accommodation for guest artists.

Slaughterhouse to be transformed into a cultural centre

Slaughterhouse complex

The City of Ostrava plans to establish a creative International Cultural Centre in the former City slaughterhouse. It therefore published a contract for an idea proposal to determine what activities could be suitable for these areas. It is intended as an open space for culture, education, creativity and cooperation among local actors and at international level. Emphasis will be put on the support of original artistic production and quality drama with a focus on younger audience. Similar cultural centres already exist in Prague, Plzeň or Košice.