Our projects
Education begins with art!
We are convinced: Art inspires.
Especially children who often have difficulties at school, are considered "fidgety" or are often unfocused, thrive when working creatively.
In our cultural education projects, we primarily work with our own network, private and public educational institutions, and accommodations for refugees.
Since 2022, we have also offered professional homework support for children and young people between the ages of 6 and 15.
Art
Understanding art. Creating art yourself. AWESOME kids at the art palace
Experiencing, understanding, and creating art: KRASS introduces children to art in cooperation with the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.
Children's art studio in Düsseldorf: Where creativity has a space!
Free and without registration. Painting, crafting, drawing, and creating in the open children's art studio in Düsseldorf, accompanied by professional artists.
KulturMobil: free daily in Düsseldorf
The mobile art studio travels the streets of Düsseldorf daily. Children can participate free of charge and without registration at every stop.
Music
Recording studio for young people at KRASS e.V. in Düsseldorf
At the KRASS e.V. recording studio in Düsseldorf, young people can try things out, write lyrics, record their own songs and learn from real professionals.
The MOVER – the rolling recording studio is coming to your neighborhood!
The MOVER is the mobile recording studio of KRASS e.V. in Düsseldorf. Making music, recording, and learning studio techniques for young people aged 13 and up.
Hip-hop workshop and Corona song during the pandemic
In 2022, despite the coronavirus pandemic, students in Düsseldorf unleashed their creativity: In the hip-hop workshop, they created their own rap lyrics, dance moves, and a music video.
Dance & Movement
Dancing for children in Düsseldorf: Let off steam & boost self-esteem!
Dance & Power for children aged 5 and up: Dance, groove, move, learn choreography and have lots of fun together. This offer is free!
Project “Come, dance with me”: Dancing connects children
In the project ‘Come, dance with me!’, children and young people discover dance, choreography and the shared experience of music and movement.
The movement initiative: Fitness for children after the pandemic
Following the pandemic, KRASS e.V. strengthened the physical and mental health of children in a refugee shelter through play, sports and exercise.
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Theatre & Acting
KRASS children's theatre live presentation in the city library: The Jungle Book
In the city library in Düsseldorf-Eller, the children's theatre of KRASS e.V. performed the Jungle Book, beloved by all children, as a theatre piece.
Children's theatre at the KRASS Theatre Club Düsseldorf. Mondays, 16 to 18 pm.
Theatre Club: Free children's theatre in Düsseldorf. Children aged 6–12 play roles and perform a play together – every Monday from 16–18 pm.
Video: Documentary theatre with students of the GHS
This theatre project aims to give young people the opportunity to talk about themselves and their own issues.
Interdisciplinary projects
Fashion and sewing school for girls and boys aged 6-15 years
In this free workshop, children aged 6 to 15 learn how to work with fabrics and tools in a playful and practical way.
"I am important" – a creative project for girls aged 12–14
The project "I am important" combines artistic design, movement and group work, and promotes self-confidence, creativity and personality development.
NextGenGirls: Fashion, Design & Empowerment for girls aged 15–18
NextGenGirls – a creative and empowerment project focusing on fashion, design, self-development, photography and sustainable design.
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Our cultural funding projects
Our culture has many facets, and KRASS's commitment is just as diverse. We collaborate with schools, businesses, and other associations to make the best use of existing resources. Our work is divided into different areas:
Holiday and leisure projects
Projects to promote self-confidence, creativity or to engage with the everyday social environment, as well as art and music activities.
School projects
This includes projects that accompany and supplement lessons, e.g., to promote artistic and creative skills.
Culture is diversity
People from different countries bring new cultural influences to our country. Understanding diversity as an opportunity for everyone therefore also means sharpening intercultural awareness through engagement with different cultures. KRASS visits refugee shelters and takes children to integration workshops in museums, thus promoting intercultural dialogue and enabling both the sensory experience of different cultures and an artistic exploration of them.
Needs-based individual projects
An important part of our work is providing rapid and needs-based support to individuals, child and youth centers, or schools who contact us with their specific concerns. This includes various workshops and training courses, which we either organize ourselves or offer in cooperation with other cultural providers.
Promoting talent
KRASS also supports talented young people through its work. Thanks to dedicated supporters, we are regularly able to offer scholarships in the fields of arts and culture to gifted young individuals. Further information about our → sponsored children