TANKEN* 2021-22

(*The word “tanken” has two meanings in Danish. It is short for “the service/ gas/ filling/ or petrol station” and it means “the thought/ idea/ intention”.)

On 6 August 2021 the association ET4U launched a new meeting place called TANKEN, which was driving around the local area for a year.
TANKEN focused on the community, the contemporary arts and the local area, and everyone was invited to participate. Read the presentation of TANKEN here:

TANKEN offers
– an eye opener to art – presentations by professional Danish and international artists
– a rediscovery of the local area – the adventure is just around the corner
– a healthy rethinking of “coffee & cake” – volunteer to introduce us to your favorite snack/ cake
– first and foremost, TANKEN is an informal and open meeting place – come as you are and dress for the weather!

In this context, ET4U’s trailer has been transformed into TANKEN. You could meet us on 20 Fridays 2021-22 – each time 14.30–17.00 – in different places around Lemvig Municipality. You can find the timetable and program etc. below. TANKEN has also been on a trip to Odense in late summer 2022.
Have a look at TANKEN’S RECIPES and DIARY 2021-22 (OBS! Select double-sided layout and with “Show front page separately” turned on – and SORRY: All text is in Danish…)

TANKEN in Lemvig Municipality 2021-22:
Eye opener to art
TANKEN will visit the cultural institutions in Lemvig Municipality. Together with these local partners we invite you to various artistic experiences. Over the year August 2021 – June 2022, we have invited a number of professional Danish and international artists to make a presentation. The artists will either show us some of their previous works, or present us with – and perhaps involve us in – a new work created for the occasion, or something completely different – that will be up to the artists. All the artists have been given the task to make something that can be an eye opener of what art can be and thereby lead to reflection and conversation.

New aspects of the local area
TANKEN also aims to focus on local resources in new ways and create other encounters across familiar bubbles. This can be in the form of a hike or a presentation that gives us a new insight into local knowledge – such as the very first TANKEN event that was chain dancing.

Rethinking coffee & cake
At every TANKEN event there will be a small serving. We invite you to rethink “coffee & cake”. Healthy does not have to be boring – we encourage TANKEN’s visitors to come up with their bid for the (slightly) healthier alternative. Contact ET4U if you want to contribute with your favorite snack to a TANKEN treat – TANKEN pays for the ingredients, and we will collect the recipes along the way for a kind of alternative recipe book.

TANKEN spreads ARTificial fertilizer
All TANKEN’s events take place outdoors when possible – inspired by a corona year, where we have probably all gained new experiences with outdoor life. Depending on the program it will occasionally also be possible to get indoors, but in any case, we encourage TANKEN’s guests to dress for the weather. On some occasions it’s also a good idea to bring your own folding chair or similar – check out the program – and please bring your own cup each time.
TANKEN is supported by Kultursamarbejdet i Midt- og Vestjylland, The Danish Arts Foundation, Kulturelt Samråd Lemvig and Jysk Energis Specialpulje.
TANKEN spreads ARTificial fertilizer to promote the growth of art and meaningful conversations – and we look forward to welcoming you too!

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