Moira (Utrecht)

Moira is located at the edge of the old town of Utrecht, where the Plompetoren (literally 'plump tower') once stood. It was a middle age defense tower set behind the town wall which was demolished in 1832.[1][2]

The Moira building used to be the headquarters of Moira Verzekeringen, an insurance company. Not long after the complex became vacant, it was squatted in 1983 by artists and musicians looking for affordable living and working spaces. Between 1983 and 1989, the Moira complex was converted into a residential arts center. Living rooms, studios, rehearsal spaces for bands and an exhibition gallery were then added to the existing party hall. After renovation and legalization of the complex in 1990, the Moira Foundation (Stichting Moira) was established to manage the workspaces.[3]

Moira Foundation rents the workspaces for non-commercial and non-profit cultural activities. In particular, the foundation offers a stage to early career artists and musicians who have made little or no name in the established circuit. It also gives innovative initiatives in the field of visual art, music and theater the opportunity to perform. Exhibition space Moira organizes about ten events every year.[4][5]

• ACU (Utrecht)
• Ubica