Progr, Cultural center in Inner City, Bern, Switzerland
Progr is a cultural center in Bern's inner city that occupies a large building complex containing numerous artist studios, exhibition spaces, and performance venues. The facility provides workspace for creative professionals across different disciplines and regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances.
The building began as a grain storage facility constructed in the 1780s and later served as a gymnasium and primary school starting in 1881. It was transformed into a cultural center in 2004 to support artists and creative projects.
The building brings together artists from many disciplines who display their work and collaborate in shared spaces. It serves as a gathering place where visitors encounter exhibitions, live music, and theater that reflect the interests of Bern's creative community.
The center sits in a central location near Waisenhausplatz and provides over 100 artist studios alongside multiple venues for events. Visitors can attend exhibitions, concerts, and various cultural activities that take place throughout the year.
The building's rescue and transformation was driven by a strong grassroots initiative where local residents contributed funds to preserve its cultural purpose. This community effort demonstrates how deeply residents valued keeping this space alive for the arts.
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