Der Betrieb, a proposal by Anna Maria Nowak and Alexander Gottfarb,  opened its doors on the 5th of October 2022.  Der Betrieb is an artistic space located in the 15th district of Vienna, Vogelweidplatz 13. 

Der Betrieb was born out of a wish to offer an alternative to commercial spaces: shops, cafes and beauty saloons. Der Betrieb is a room for practicing being together, where audience is welcome to enter, for free, and spend their time watching, reflecting and participating in our dance and art making

The first season of Der Betrieb  - The Emotional Season, took place 5th of October until the 19th of November 2022.

The second season of Der Betrieb - The Democratic Season, took place 15th of February until the 1st of April 2023

The third season of Der Betrieb, YOUR SEASON - In Search of a common Season, took place 5th of October until the 18th of November 2023

The fourth season of Der Betrieb - The Ritual Season is taking place 14th of February until 23rd of March 2024.