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A controversy has erupted over one of the members serving on the Project Support Committee for Performing Arts under the Danish Arts Foundation, which is based in this building on H.C. Andersens Boulevard in Copenhagen. Originalfoto: Mogens Flindt

A broad swath of theater professionals is criticizing the appointment of Nønne Mai Svalholm to a key post at the Danish Arts Foundation and has lodged complaints about the working environment under the theater director. Two unions have brought the matter to the minister of culture. Nønne Mai Svanholm says there are no specific, documented allegations. The minister is refusing to intervene.

Turmoil in powerful foundation: Theater professionals lash out at new member

A controversy has erupted over one of the members serving on the Project Support Committee for Performing Arts under the Danish Arts Foundation, which is based in this building on H.C. Andersens Boulevard in Copenhagen. Originalfoto: Mogens Flindt
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Mere end 130 millioner kroner.

Så meget skal Statens Kunstfond i år uddele i offentlig støtte til teater og scenekunst rundt omkring i landet. Støttekroner, som for mange aktører kan være afgørende for, om de kan realisere deres projekter.

Men der er opstået ballade omkring et af de medlemmer, der er blevet udpeget til at bestemme, hvilke projekter der skal modtage offentlig støtte.

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