Floating galleries Noass and Betanovuss
Contemporary art can be displayed in various places. Now two floating galleries "Noass" and "Betanovuss" on river boat platforms offer an unusual venue for contemporary art projects on the Daugava River in mid-Riga.
The unique location, uncommon premises and proximity to the city centre are especially appealing to non-traditional art representatives. The "Noass" and "Betanovuss" galleries are a venue for "small form" theatre exhibitions, contemporary dance performances and the annual "Waterpieces" Contemporary Arts and Video Festival.
The premises can also hold various events: conferences, seminars, presentations and more.
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“Culture and Arts Project NOASS” is one of the oldest non-governmental arts and culture organizations in Latvia. NOASS’ goal is to participate in the formation of the Latvian and European cultural environment.
In the main, NOASS supports the realization of contemporary arts projects in an urban environment, making art part of the daily lives of residents of Riga and visitors to the city. Furthermore, for several years now association have participated in the planning and programming of the contemporary arts forum, “White Night”, the annual “Riga City Festival” and the “International Museums Night”, as well as realizing a range of individual projects.
NOASS main activities:
- Floating Art Gallery NOASS and BETANOVUSS
- “Waterpieces” International Contemporary and Video Art Festival
- Noass Video Art Archive and Video Art Database
- Naive art museum of Latvia
- Artists in residence
- International Cooperation
- The Association of Non-Governmental Contemporary Culture Organizations
Floating Art Gallery
With support from the construction company, “RE&RE” in 2008 NOASS has continued to establish a non-commercial contemporary culture centre whose main activity is based at two river boat platforms, “BETANOVUSS” and “NOASS”. “BETANOVUSS” is a 197 m2 large floating stage with a 57 m2 amphitheatre where residents of Riga can see “small form” theatre exhibitions and contemporary dance performances and where various art genres freely interact.
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