Banlieues d’Europe was a unique network, supporting participatory and inclusive cultural work in the often disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of Europe’s cities. We greatly regret that this network now has come to an end after 25 years of existence and will miss the unique experience and perspectives they contributed to the cultural and political field- … Continued
The idea of Fun Palaces was born in 1961. The concept was to build a space in which art and science projects could be presented to an audience comprised of creators, practioners, players, but also neighbours of all ages. Unfortunately this place was never built… Until October 2014! 138 ephemeral Fun Palaces flourished across the … Continued
Since 2006, the The Nordic Centre of Heritage Learning and Creativity’s pedagogical prize has been awarded annually to an individual or institution that has made outstanding contributions to the field of heritage learning in the Nordic/Baltic region. The prize consist of a 25 000 SEK grant and the awardee is invited to hold a lecture … Continued
Robert Bosch Stiftung and MitOst e.V Call for Projects “Actors of Urban Change” Deadline: September 13, 2015. The Robert Bosch Stiftung and MitOst e.V. have launched the call of the second edition of its project “Actors of Urban Change” which aim is to achieve sustainable and participatory urban development through cultural activities. Cross-sectorial projects teams … Continued
Culture Action Europe, Agenda 21 for Culture and the British Council, Greece announce that has been postponed to 20 November 2015. Originally planned for September, the recently announced snap national Greek elections will now overlap with the originally set dates. We therefore deem the change necessary in order to ensure a fruitful meeting. We apologise … Continued
As a result of the call published in May 2015, the following Pilot Cities in Europe have been agreed upon: Gabrovo (Bulgaria), Galway (Ireland), Izmir (Turkey), Lisbon (Portugal), Łódź (Poland), Maastricht (Limburg, Netherlands), Namur (Wallonia, Belgium), Pécs (Hungary), Swansea (Wales, United Kingdom), Terrassa (Catalonia, Spain) and Timişoara (Romania). The PILOT CITIES’ European programme is run … Continued
On 2 August 2015, the United Nations 193-member states agreed on an agenda for the world’s sustainable development over the next 15 years, seeking to end poverty, achieve gender equality, inclusive and quality education for all and ensure food security in every corner of the globe by 2030. “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for … Continued
From 14 to 16 October, in Krakow, Poland, the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) will present Travelling Academy: Reinventing Forms of Civic Participation and Audience Development at the Age of Digitalization: The Role of Cultural Centres. The meeting will explore the role of cultural centres in emerging ecosystems of dynamic civic and cultural participation. … Continued