Blaumeier-Atelier e.V.

What Blaumeier-Atelier e.V. does

Blaumeier-Atelier e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1986 in Bremen, Germany, by former psychiatric patients of the Kloster Blankenburg institution together with artists. It operates an inclusive arts atelier where people with and without disabilities create and present professional work across six disciplines: theater (Theaterproduktionen), mask theater (Maskentheater), painting (Mal-Atelier), music (Chor Don Bleu choir), photography (Fotografie), and literature (Literatur/Schreibwerkstatt). The organization serves roughly 250 participants through a combination of regular courses, workshop programs, and public performances/exhibitions staged at its Walle atelier and at partner venues such as Theater Bremen and the Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Haus.

The operating model is a non-profit event-driven GTM: revenue is generated through ticket sales (€18 standard, €28 sponsor, €10 reduced, €3 Kulturticket, €0 Kultursemesterticket; €15/€8 writing workshop), recurring and one-time donations and memberships (Fördermitgliedschaft), art and merchandise sales through the in-house Kunstgalerie and online shop, and workshop/course participation fees. The atelier is staffed by a small core team of 7-11 individuals plus a bench of freelance Honorarkräfte, and is supported by municipal and cultural networks (Der Paritätische Gesamtverband Bremen, Stadtkultur Bremen, tanzbar_bremen) and private foundations (Anita-Schmidt-Struckmann-Stiftung, Heinz A. Bockmeyer Stiftung). Distribution is direct via the blaumeier.de website, telephone and email booking, in-person box office, and Instagram-driven awareness.

The 40th anniversary in 2026 is the most significant near-term commercial event: a city-wide '40 Jahre - 40 Bilder - 40 Orte' exhibition placing 40 works across 40 Bremen locations from May to October, paired with the jubilee show 'Ein guter Anfang' at the Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Haus featuring 100+ works by 35+ artists, plus a programmed slate of performances, sound and writing workshops, and film screenings. The technology base is intentionally low-tech and human-led: traditional artistic methods, accessible venue design, and basic e-commerce, with no disclosed AI/ML, API, or proprietary software.

Name

Blaumeier-Atelier e.V.

Legal name

Blaumeier-Atelier - Projekt Kunst und Psychiatrie e.V.

Website

https://blaumeier.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blaumeier-Atelier e.V. is a Bremen-based non-profit founded in 1986 that runs an inclusive arts atelier, offering theater, mask theater, music, painting, photography, and writing programs for people with disabilities and the wider community, supported by ticket sales, donations, workshops, and art sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Arts and Cultural Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Art Dealers (459920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cultural & Heritage Entertainment Booking (Traditional/Folk Acts) (HSACAHAG)

Keywords

• Inclusive arts programs
• Disability arts atelier
• Theater productions
• Visual arts workshops
• Community choir music

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from theater performances, concerts, film screenings, and exhibition events. Standard tickets at 18€, sponsor tickets at 28€, reduced tickets at 10€ for students/disabled/unemployed, and 3€ for cultural ticket holders.
2. Donations and Memberships: Financial support through one-time donations, monthly/quarterly/annual membership contributions, and PayPal donations. Fördermitgliedschaft (supporting membership) with annual donor certificate and exclusive events as benefits.
3. Art Sales: Sale of artworks, catalogs, CDs, and merchandise through their online shop and Kunstgalerie. Participants create paintings, sculptures, and other art pieces available for purchase.
4. Workshop and Course Fees: Course participation fees for various artistic programs including painting, theater, mask-making, and writing workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blaumeier-Atelier e.V. is an inclusive arts organization that provides participatory arts programming across six disciplines (theater, mask theater, painting, music, photography, literature) for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. It sells tickets to performances and exhibitions, offers multi-week artistic workshops and courses, and operates an art gallery and online shop selling artworks, catalogs, CDs, and merchandise created by participants. The organization operates a fully accessible venue in Bremen and hosts events both at its atelier and at external cultural venues across the city.

Product overview

Blaumeier-Atelier e.V. is an inclusive arts organization founded in 1986 offering a portfolio of interconnected artistic programs including Theaterproduktionen (theater productions), Maskentheater (mask theater), Mal-Atelier (painting studio), Chor Don Bleu (inclusive choir), Fotografie (photography), and Literatur/Schreibwerkstatt (writing workshop). The organization operates a theater venue, runs regular courses and workshops, presents exhibitions both at its venue and at external locations across Germany, and sells artworks through its gallery and online shop. Tickets for performances and events can be purchased online. The various programs work together to create a comprehensive inclusive arts environment where people with and without disabilities create and present art together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Die Blaue Sau: The junior/newcomer group making their first steps in art, participating in the 40th anniversary exhibition alongside established Blaumeier artists.
• Chor Don Bleu
• Die Süßen Frauen
• Die Meiers

Products and services

• Theaterproduktionen (Theater Productions) Inclusive theater productions featuring participants with and without disabilities, including stage plays, performances, and theatrical presentations at the Blaumeier theater hall and external venues.
• Maskentheater (Mask Theater) Mask theater performances and street theater productions, including productions like Camera Obscura and Die Schweinebande, plus mask performances at festivals.
• Mal-Atelier (Painting Studio) Painting studio offering courses and workshops in visual arts, including exhibitions and art sales of participant-created works.
• Chor Don Bleu (Inclusive Choir) Inclusive choir ensemble performing musical programs and concerts, known for productions like FLEISCH and seasonal concerts.
• Fotografie (Photography Program) Photography program with analog and digital photography, darkroom work, and photography exhibitions.
• Literatur / Schreibwerkstatt (Writing Workshop) Writing workshop led by author Jutta Reichelt, including readings and literary events. Participation fee is 15€ standard / 8€ reduced.
• Kunstgalerie / Shop (Art Gallery and Online Shop) Art gallery and online shop selling artworks, catalogs, CDs, and merchandise created by Blaumeier artists.
• Kurse und Workshops (Courses and Workshops) Artistic courses and workshops including open painting studio, mask theater, choir, and writing workshops for participants.
• Veranstaltungen und Tickets (Events and Tickets) Ticketed events including theater performances, concerts, exhibitions, and readings available for online, telephone, email, and box-office booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous operation supporting inclusive arts in Bremen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Der Paritätische Gesamtverband BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor umbrella organization for social welfare organizations in Bremen. Provides structural support and networking for inclusive arts programming.
• Lebenshilfe Kunst und Kultur gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Mittenmang inclusive theater festival featuring international disabled and non-disabled artists.
• Theater BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain theater venue partner for productions including 'Der Sturm' and Grand Prix de la Chansong performances. Co-hosts inclusive theater festival.
• Stadtkultur BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural organization supporting urban arts programming and cultural events in Bremen.
• tanzbar_bremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive dance organization in Bremen; collaborative partner for performances and cultural programming.
• Werkstatt Bremen - MartinshofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop and cultural venue supporting employment and arts for people with disabilities.
• LAFDK BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandesamt für Soziales, Dienststellen und Katastrophenschutz - provides reduced ticket pricing for members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mind the Gap: One of the UK's leading inclusive performing arts companies, based in Bradford, working with learning-disabled artists across theater and dance. Comparable as a peer operating outside Germany in the same inclusive-arts category.
• Candoco Dance Company: Internationally recognized UK-based inclusive dance company featuring disabled and non-disabled dancers. Comparable as a peer at the intersection of disability inclusion and professional performing arts, operating in a different geography.

Others

• Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Haus: Bremen exhibition venue (and foundation) hosting Blaumeier's 40th anniversary exhibition 'Ein guter Anfang'. Comparable as a cultural venue partner enabling Blaumeier's visual-arts exhibition programming.
• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest private funder of disability inclusion, financing arts, education, and employment programs nationwide. Comparable as the dominant funding ecosystem that underpins Blaumeier-style inclusive arts organizations across Germany.
• Stadtkultur Bremen: Local umbrella organization supporting urban cultural programming in Bremen. Comparable as a city-level enabler and cooperation partner for Blaumeier's community-facing arts programming.

Broad incumbents

• Theater Bremen: Bremen's main publicly funded theater and venue partner for Blaumeier's productions including 'Der Sturm' and the Mittenmang festival. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same local theater market that co-hosts inclusive programming.

Direct peers

• Werkstatt Bremen - Martinshof: Bremen workshop and cultural venue supporting employment and creative programming for people with disabilities. Comparable as a Bremen-based inclusion organization with overlapping arts and community mission.
• tanzbar_bremen: Bremen-based inclusive dance organization that collaborates with Blaumeier on performances and cultural programming. Comparable as a Bremen peer running inclusive performing-arts programming for people with and without disabilities.
• Lebenshilfe Kunst und Kultur gGmbH: Bremen-based inclusive arts organization that co-organizes the Mittenmang inclusive theater festival with Blaumeier. Directly comparable in mission, audience, and programming mix of arts-for-people-with-disabilities.
• RambaZamba Theater: RambaZamba is Germany's flagship inclusive theater company based at Theater an der Parkaue in Berlin, running a permanent ensemble of performers with and without disabilities. It is the closest national analogue to Blaumeier's Theaterproduktionen and mask-theater programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/ICQqVjA_J4s
• Instagraminstagram.com/blaumeieratelier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blaumeier-atelier-projekt-kunst-&-psychiatrie-e.-v.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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