European Cultural Foundation

The 'Life in Europe' pathway at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) 2024, presented in collaboration with the European Cultural Foundation, brings a unique selection of documentaries exploring Europe’s multifaceted identity in a rapidly changing world. Running from 14 - 24 November, this program delves into themes of identity, environment, and migration, sparking critical dialogue on the realities of European life today. This year’s line-up, including films like 'Dear Beautiful Beloved' and 'Favoriten,' is an invitation to deepen public conversations on belonging and to re-examine assumptions about unity across the continent. After each screening, our DocTalks sessions offer in-depth discussions with filmmakers and special guests, providing valuable insights into Europe’s evolving landscape and future. You can experience these stories and be part of the conversation about the complexities of today's Europe. Click the link: https://lnkd.in/ek7hCxYa 📸 : A still image from 'Dear Beautiful Beloved'

"Opolno-Zdrój is the Future!" is an initiative in our Culture of Solidarity: Just Transition round of funding that is leading an effort to help a small Polish town reimagine its identity beyond coal mining. Through art and community collaboration, it engages Opolno-Zdrój’s residents in envisioning sustainable futures that honour their unique cultural heritage and grapple with the social impact of environmental change. Once a mining community, Opolno-Zdrój now faces the decline of its coal industry amid significant environmental concerns. This initiative brings together artists, activists, and locals to rethink the town’s future with innovative workshops, public dialogues, and creative installations, sparking hope and resilience where resistance often lingers. Find out how Culture of Solidarity: Just Transition empowers communities like Opolno-Zdrój to build sustainable futures with cultural integrity and shared purpose. Click here to witness their journey from coal dependency to green resilience: https://lnkd.in/etSHWzyh #cultureofsolidarityfund

🙌 Ahead of NEMO’s European Museum Conference, ‘Can we talk? Museums facing #polarisation’, we'll share 5 articles by talented museum professionals, awarded travel grants to attend #NEMOemc24 in Sibiu, Romania. ✍️ This article is written by guest author Ekin Berk Polat, emerging museum professional and independent researcher, Türkiye 🇹🇷

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🌍 Floods in Central Europe: Is Climate Change the Culprit? In a powerful piece by Emanuela Barbiroglio for Voxeurop and Display Europe, the connection between recent deadly floods and human-caused climate change is examined. The article highlights the scientific challenges in making rapid, accurate news assessments of climate disasters and the increasing impact of fossil fuel-induced warming. This article is a must-read for anyone invested in the future of climate and media reporting. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eSQkTzkj Illustration by: olivier plou | The Cartoon Movement #ClimateReporting #Floods #Journalism #ClimateChange #DisplayEurope

The European Pavilion 2024: Liquid Becomings will conclude with the 'Imagining the Future of Europe' festival in Lisbon from 7 - 9 November 2024. This three-day multidisciplinary programme will put artistic creation and reflection at the heart of the debate on Europe’s future, promoting meaningful dialogues between artists and local communities. The artistic crews of all four river journeys will present all the materials created and collected during the journeys, and there will be a newly commissioned work from writers, musicians and anthropologists! Click the link to learn more, download the programme and order tickets: https://lnkd.in/eY9fHFng espaço agora now #theeuropeanpavilion

❤️ We’re happy to announce the 39 #changemakers and #innovators selected to take part in our Global Cultural Relations Programme (#GCRP) 2024. It is the second cross-sectoral edition of our flagship programme, welcoming not only #culturalprofessionals, but also professionals working on creating safer societies (conflicts and peacebuilding, social justice, environment, etc.). 🧭 The programme will take place in #Marrakech,  where they will have the opportunity to engage with peers from other sectors and contribute to a safer and more interdisciplinary world. Learn more about #GCRP2024 participants here: https://lnkd.in/e-GuUFv2 💎 #culturalrelations #culture #CulturalDiversity #knowledgeexchange IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts, European Cultural Foundation, Goethe-Institut Brussels, Goethe-Institut e.V., University of Siena (Università degli Studi di Siena), Università di Siena

We’re thrilled to see art inspired by Europe’s rivers creating a powerful call for sustainable stewardship. The European Pavilion 2024: Liquid Becomings has connected art with action, transforming rivers into places of dialogue on Europe’s future. In Lisbon from November 7-9, we invite you to experience the culmination of these reflections with immersive performances, artist talks, and installations. Click the link to learn more and order your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eY9fHFng

The Rhine journey of The European Pavilion: Liquid Becomings came to a close with a public event at BRUTUS Artist Driven Playground in Rotterdam, celebrating art, reflection, and shared European values. We captured exclusive mini-interviews with members of the Rhine crew, curators, and the European Cultural Foundation staff, providing firsthand insights into the project’s impactful themes. Click the link to watch: https://lnkd.in/ebf3BNxT #theeuropeanpavilion

Today is international day of libraries! Sheryl's story, "A Kindness Repository," is a winner of the How a Library Changed My Life writing competition. A Hong Kong native now residing in London, Sheryl explores the unexpected acts of kindness she witnessed while working in a London public library, capturing the library’s role as a haven for all. Her heartfelt story, reflecting on her unique experiences, is featured in How Libraries Thrive – A Guide for Librarians… and Everyone Else in Europe!, launched at If Librarians Ran Europe – The Amsterdam Summit. Click the link to download the full publication: https://lnkd.in/eygVz4jR #theeuropechallenge  Fondazione Cariplo Scottish Library and Information Council Arts Council England  Deutscher Bibliotheksverband e.V. (dbv) Deutsche Postcode Lotterie