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Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette (KuFa) is a cultural centre located in a former slaughterhouse in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg. As of 2019, the state-funded centre attracts almost 80,000 visitors a year.
From the 1880s until 1979, the complex of buildings served as the public slaughterhouse house of the city of Esch-sur-Alzette. Then in 1982 the buildings were squatted by the Theater GmbH, which used the spaces for rehearsals and performances. This was formalised by the creation of a non-profit organisation in 1983,.
The Kulturfabrik became a cultural centre with state support in 1996. It received a renovation grant of 1.93 million euros, and in 2002 was receiving 308,000 euros yearly to cover running costs. The Kulturfabrik opened officially in 1998.
Official website
{{Authority control Buildings and structures in Esch-sur-Alzette Former squats Squats 1998 establishments in Luxembourg Social centres
History
From the 1880s until 1979, the complex of buildings served as the public slaughterhouse house of the city of Esch-sur-Alzette. Then in 1982 the buildings were squatted by the Theater GmbH, which used the spaces for rehearsals and performances. This was formalised by the creation of a non-profit organisation in 1983,.
The Kulturfabrik became a cultural centre with state support in 1996. It received a renovation grant of 1.93 million euros, and in 2002 was receiving 308,000 euros yearly to cover running costs. The Kulturfabrik opened officially in 1998.
Activities
The Kulturfabrik is used as a cultural centre for artist residencies and as a platform for sustainable development.'' luxemburger Wort'', 3 octobre 2013, édition Saint-Paul Luxembourg, page 12. As of 2019, the centre attracts almost 80,000 visitors yearly. There are 21 employees on permanent contracts and 6 on fixed term contracts. The music venue has a capacity of 900 people. The centre also has a cinema, a café and a restaurant.References
External links
Official website
{{Authority control Buildings and structures in Esch-sur-Alzette Former squats Squats 1998 establishments in Luxembourg Social centres