Between September 16–21, 2025, Craiova becomes the stage for the fourth edition of the CONNECT Contemporary Dance Festival—an event that brings together dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary dialogue under the theme “She Shapes”, a celebration of feminine creativity. The festival offers the public a diverse program of special events, including premieres from France and Romania, exhibitions, and talks dedicated to female voices in contemporary art.

GLORIÆ Art Gallery joins this year’s edition of the CONNECT Contemporary Dance Festival by hosting a rich and engaging program.

FULL PROGRAM @ GLORIÆ ART GALLERY

Thursday, September 18
· 20:00 – 20:30 | CONNECT Outdoor Performance
· 20:30 – 22:30 | Exhibition Opening: “Skinshape & Alienare”
Featuring two exhibitions by Nadina Stoica and Jennifer Pîrcălăbescu, this visual dialogue explores the body, identity, and vulnerability.

Friday, September 19
· 12:00 – 18:00 | Exhibition: “Skinshape & Alienare”

Saturday, September 20
· 14:00 – 17:00 | Exhibition: “Skinshape & Alienare”
· 17:00 – 18:00 | Talk: Women in the Arts
A discussion on the role and voice of women in contemporary art.
· 18:30 – 19:30 | Performance: A kiss is an act of trust (RO)
A lecture performance by Mariana Gavriciuc—a reflection on the kiss as a scientific, intimate, and artistic gesture.
Free entry with reservation.

Sunday, September 21
· 17:00 – 19:00 | Exhibition: “Skinshape & Alienare”
· 19:00 – 20:00 | Performance: REFACE (FR, Les Idoles Collective)
A performance about metamorphosis and instability, where bodies and identities become fluid and captivating.
Free entry with reservation here.