Menu spaustuve

What Menu spaustuve does

Menų spaustuvė (Arts Printing House) is Lithuania's first contemporary performing arts center, established in 2002 and registered as a VšĮ (Public Institution) operating from a converted historic printing house at Šiltadaržio g. 6 in Vilnius. The organization runs three flagship festivals — HELIUM (contemporary circus), SPOT (international street theatre), and KITOKS (children and youth theatre) — alongside year-round venue rentals across seven performance, studio, and event spaces (including the 271.76 sq.m. Black Hall and three studios). It hosts 18+ resident performing arts organizations, operates long-term and short-term residency programs for Lithuanian and international artists, and delivers free creative educational programs reaching approximately 300 socially vulnerable youth annually in partnership with PEPCO.

The underlying operating model combines physical infrastructure (multi-format halls ranging from 64.5 to 271.76 sq.m.) with digital touchpoints — a website (menuspaustuve.lt), an email newsletter, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube channels reaching ~45,000 followers, and ticket sales through the bilietai.lt platform. Touring and dissemination projects extend programming to regional Lithuanian cultural centers in Tauragė, Alytus, and Druskininkai. International connectivity is delivered through long-standing memberships in Trans Europe Halles (since 2004), IETM, ASSITEJ Lietuva, Circostrada, InSitu, Baltic Nordic Circus Network, BABEL, ForesTEEN, and La Central del Circ.

Revenue is generated from five streams: ticket sales (transaction fees), venue and space rental (direct sales to organizers and artists), corporate sponsorships (PEPCO, Modulasoft, Funkcinės terapijos centras), individual donations via Paysera, paramosportalas.lt, and Contribee (preset €5/€10/€20 tiers), and institutional public funding from the Lithuanian Culture Council and Vilnius City Municipality. Governance is via a board (Taryba) with representation from Vilnius City Municipality, Open Lithuania Fund, Lithuanian Dance Information Centre, Theatre and Film Information Centre, Skalvija Cinema Centre, Theatre Information Centre, and ASSITEJ Lithuania. The organization is GDPR-compliant and operates without any disclosed technology product, AI capability, or private equity ownership.

Name

Menu spaustuve

Legal name

VšĮ „Menų spaustuvė"

Website

https://menuspaustuve.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Menų spaustuvė is Lithuania's first contemporary performing arts center, operating from a historic Vilnius venue to host circus, street theatre, and youth festivals; rent event spaces to 18+ resident arts organizations; and deliver free creative education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing arts venue and festival programming

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGABAM

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYTHAHAAAG

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYMPAGALAE

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

SECONDARYHSACALAJ

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Ticketing & Reservations Services

Keywords

• Contemporary circus festival
• Performing arts venue
• Artist residency programs
• Creative education programs
• Venue space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to performances, festivals, and events held at Menų spaustuvė venues, including HELIUM (contemporary circus), SPOT (street theatre), and KITOKS (theatre for children and youth) festivals. Tickets are sold through bilietai.lt platform.
2. Venue and Space Rental: Menų spaustuvė rents out its multi-functional spaces (Juodoji salė, Kišeninė salė, Stiklinė salė, Studija II, Studija III, Infoteka, Shinzo) for events, rehearsals, performances, seminars, and creative workshops to external organizers and artists.
3. Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships: Business sponsors (Pepco, Modulasoft, and others) provide financial support in exchange for brand integration in the venue, website, social media, and communications. The organization offers long-term brand integration, logo placement, and social responsibility labels to corporate partners.
4. Individual Donations and Support: Individual supporters can make one-time or recurring donations through Paysera platform, paramosportalas.lt, and Contribee. Donation tiers include preset amounts (5 EUR, 10 EUR, 20 EUR) as well as custom amounts. The organization also runs a volunteering program.
5. Institutional and Public Funding: Menų spaustuvė receives ongoing support from institutional partners including the Lithuanian Culture Council (Lietuvos kultūros taryba) and Vilnius City Municipality. Funding is used for festival production, touring projects, educational programs, and accessibility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Menų spaustuvė operates a contemporary performing arts center in Vilnius, hosting three annual festivals (HELIUM for contemporary circus, SPOT for street theatre, KITOKS for theatre for children and youth) and providing seven multi-functional event spaces for rental to artists, organizations, and event organizers. The center runs long-term and short-term artist residency programs, the Atvira erdvė (Open Space) program for emerging Lithuanian performing arts professionals, and free creative educational programs for children and youth, particularly those from socially vulnerable groups.

Product overview

Menų spaustuvė is a contemporary performing arts center in Vilnius, Lithuania, offering a portfolio of festival products (HELIUM for contemporary circus, SPOT for street theater, KITOKS for youth theater), rental venue spaces (Juodoji salė, Kišeninė salė, Stiklinė salė, Studija II, Studija III, Infoteka, Shinzo), educational programs for youth and adults, and residency programs for artists. The center serves as a hub for the performing arts community, providing spaces and programs that support professional artistic creation and cultural outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HELIUM: Contemporary circus festival organized by Menų spaustuvė.
• SPOT
• KITOKS
• Atvira erdvė

Products and services

• HELIUM (Contemporary Circus Festival) Annual contemporary circus festival showcasing international performers and productions in circus arts, targeted at Vilnius and Lithuanian audiences, with ticketed performances via bilietai.lt.
• SPOT (International Street Theatre Festival) Annual international street theatre festival showcasing site-specific and urban performing arts in Vilnius public spaces.
• KITOKS (Festival for Children and Youth) Annual festival for children and youth presenting contemporary theatre and performing arts for young audiences.
• Juodoji salė (Black Hall) Venue Rental Multifunctional event space of 271.76 sq.m. accommodating 200–300 people, rented to event organizers, artists, and organizations for performances, seminars, and creative workshops.
• Kišeninė salė (Pocket Hall) Venue Rental Small-format event hall of 64.5 sq.m. accommodating approximately 50 people, rented for intimate performances, rehearsals, and small-format events.
• Stiklinė salė (Glass Hall) Venue Rental Event space of 77.57 sq.m. for events not requiring specialized equipment, accommodating up to 40 people, rented to artists and event organizers.
• Studija II Venue Rental Studio space of 171.45 sq.m. for events not requiring technical equipment, accommodating up to 80 people, rented for rehearsals and creative workshops.
• Studija III Venue Rental Studio for circus and dance rehearsals and seminars with specialized dance flooring, 177.30 sq.m., capacity 80 people, rented to performing arts professionals.
• Infoteka Venue Rental Cozy space for small events with capacity of 20 people, rented for intimate gatherings and small workshops.
• Shinzo Venue Rental Space inspired by Eastern flavors and culture, balancing focus and relaxation, rented for cultural events and small-format performances.
• Atvira erdvė (Open Space) Program Program for young emerging Lithuanian performing arts professionals providing creative development and professional growth opportunities, coordinated alongside venue rentals.
• Creative Educational Programs (Edukacijos) Free creative educational programs for children, youth, and adults led by performing arts professionals, focusing on artistic expression, personal development, emotional well-being, and social skills; reaches approximately 300 children and youth annually in partnership with PEPCO.
• Artist Residency Programs Long-term and short-term residency programs providing studio spaces and facilities for artists and cultural organizations operating from Menų spaustuvė's Vilnius venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300 young people participate annually in free creative educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PEPCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEPCO is Menų spaustuvė's main social partner. The partnership enables free creative educational programs for children and youth from socially vulnerable groups, with approximately 300 young people participating annually in these programs at no cost to participants.
• ModulasoftminorOthersModulasoft is listed among Menų spaustuvė's sponsors, providing support to the organization's operations and programs.
• Funkcinės terapijos centrasminorOthersListed among Menų spaustuvė's supporters.
• Baltic Nordic Circus Network (BNCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNCN is a regional network connecting Baltic and Nordic circus organizations. Menų spaustuvė participates in this network for international circus programming and collaboration.
• IETMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETM is an international network for contemporary performing arts. Menų spaustuvė is a member, facilitating connections and co-productions with European performing arts organizations.
• ASSITEJ LietuvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSITEJ Lietuva is the Lithuanian association for theatre for children and young audiences. Menų spaustuvė organizes the KITOKS festival and develops programs for young audiences, aligned with ASSITEJ's mission.
• InSitucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInSitu is a European network supporting professionalization of emerging artists in circus and street arts. Menų spaustuvė participates in this network for artist development and international exposure.
• CircostradacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircostrada is a European network dedicated to circus and street arts. Menų spaustuvė collaborates through this network for international programming and professional exchange.
• Foresteen / Teen Theatre NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForesteen focuses on theatre for young audiences. Menų spaustuvė works with this network for youth-focused programming, particularly through its KITOKS festival.
• BABELminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBABEL is an international theatre network. Menų spaustuvė collaborates with BABEL for international exchanges and professional development.
• La Central del CircminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Central del Circ (Spain) is a circus arts center and network partner. Menų spaustuvė collaborates on international circus programming.
• Lithuanian Dance Information CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lithuanian Dance Information Centre is represented on Menų spaustuvė's board, facilitating dance programming and professional connections.
• LRT (Lithuanian National Radio and Television)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLRT serves as an information partner for Menų spaustuvė's festivals, providing media coverage and promotional support. Listed among institutional partners and information partners.
• Trans Europe HallescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMenų spaustuvė joined Trans Europe Halles in 2004, a European network of performing arts centers in industrial spaces. This network supports international collaborations, co-productions, and professional exchange.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Circuscentrum: Belgian circus arts center based in Ghent providing workspace, residencies, productions, and development programs for contemporary circus artists. Highly comparable model combining residency infrastructure, production support, and international circus programming, similar to HELIUM festival's positioning.
• CIRCa (Auch): National circus arts center and festival in Auch, France (Circostrada member) dedicated to creation, training, and audience development for contemporary circus. Closely comparable to Menų spaustuvė's HELIUM festival mission and the integrated artist-development + festival model.
• Subtopia: Stockholm-area arts center in a former industrial/military site providing studios, residencies, and performances, and a Trans Europe Halles member. Directly comparable to Menų spaustuvė's industrial-space heritage, multi-tenant artist ecosystem, and TEH network membership.
• La Central del Circ: Circus creation and residency center in Barcelona, Spain, operating as a production, residency, and training facility for contemporary circus. Directly comparable to Menų spaustuvė as a Circostrada-networked circus-focused arts center with international artist programming; Menų spaustuvė lists La Central del Circ as an existing partner.
• Maison de la Danse: Performing arts venue in Lyon, France, dedicated to dance and contemporary movement programming, including residencies, festivals, and educational activities. Comparable to Menų spaustuvė in venue-based programming model and integration of performance with artist development.
• Cirkus Cirkör: Stockholm-based contemporary circus organization combining creation, performance, education, and youth programs. Comparable to Menų spaustuvė through its contemporary circus focus, educational mission, and integration with European circus networks.
• PACT Zollverein: Performing arts center in a former coal washing facility on the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage site in Essen, Germany. Highly comparable as a Trans Europe Halles member venue providing residencies, productions, and international programming in a repurposed industrial heritage building.
• BUDA (Kortrijk): Performing arts center in Kortrijk, Belgium, hosting international theater, dance, and music programming in a redeveloped industrial site. Comparable to Menų spaustuvė as a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts venue with international festival programming and residency support.

Broad incumbents

• Lithuanian National Drama Theatre (LNDT): Lithuania's national drama theater based in Vilnius, the largest established theater venue in the country. Comparable as a Vilnius-based performing arts institution but operates at a much larger scale with public theater company structure, representing an incumbent rather than a contemporary-arts specialist.

Others

• Artscape (Lithuania): Lithuanian performing arts agency led by a Menų spaustuvė board member (Aistė Ulubey). Comparable as a Lithuanian performing arts ecosystem participant but functions as an agency/representation rather than a venue, making it an adjacent ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MenuspaustuveLT
• Facebookfacebook.com/menu.spaustuve
• Instagraminstagram.com/arts_printing_house
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/menu-spaustuve

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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