Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts

🚀 We’re on a mission to support leaders of socially engaged arts organisations through our inaugural Fellowship. We’re thrilled to launch our inaugural Fellowship — a bold new programme designed to elevate visionary leaders and organisations making an impact across Europe through the practice of socially engaged arts. 💡 Here’s a taste of what we’re offering: ✅ A €60,000 grant ✅ Bespoke mentoring ✅ Access to an international network of changemakers This Fellowship is all about empowering passionate leaders to scale impact and amplify the role of socially engaged arts in driving social progress. ⏳ Applications close Monday 24 February, 9:00 CET. Think you or someone you know could be a perfect fit? Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eQqmqb8h #SociallyEngagedArts

🌟 Yesterday was a milestone moment in Lisbon! We gathered with our incredible alliance members from across Europe to officially launch the Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts. This collective of visionaries, united in their passion for socially engaged arts transformative power, marks the beginning of something truly special. Standing together in Lisbon, we shared a powerful sense of possibility. The Alliance is more than an idea – it’s a commitment to championing socially engaged arts and their potential to spark dialogue, change perspectives, and build a more equitable future across Europe. Here’s to the start of an inspiring journey! Stay tuned as we work together to elevate socially engaged arts and unlock new opportunities for bold leaders and practitioners. Learn more about our Alliance here and read our first blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeMifNCV 📷 Allianz Foundation, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso, European Cultural Foundation, Hilti Foundation, King Baudouin Foundation, Fundación ”la Caixa”, Moleskine Foundation, and Mercator Foundation Switzerland. #SociallyEngagedArts

👋 Hello. We’re the Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts – and today we officially launch! Over the coming years, we’ll champion the role of socially engaged arts across Europe and support leaders and practitioners to deepen their impact.  ？What are socially engaged arts?  Socially engaged arts bring artists and communities together to collaborate and address social, political, and cultural issues through art. Rooted in co-creation and participation, these creative practices foster dialogue, change perspectives and spark positive social change, paving the way towards a more equitable and connected future. However, socially engaged arts leaders and organisations struggle for recognition and support, fighting against the tides of limited funding, undervalued contributions, and a world that grows more complex by the day. 🌎 Our vision? Socially engaged arts are celebrated for their creative power and ability to drive social change, with widespread recognition and support across Europe. 📢What do we do? We exist to connect and elevate visionary leaders and organisations in socially engaged arts across Europe, transforming public and policy awareness and securing vital recognition and funding to accelerate their impact. 🌅 What are we doing now?  Today’s the day! We’re not just launching our Alliance, we’re also kicking off our inaugural Fellowship to support bold socially engaged arts leaders across Europe. Applications are open until Monday 24 February, 9:00 CET. Interested? You can find out more on our website. 🧩 Who makes up the alliance? We’re hosted by the Network of European Foundations, and are an alliance made up of 11 foundations from across Europe – Allianz Foundation, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso, European Cultural Foundation, Hilti Foundation, King Baudouin Foundation, Fundación ”la Caixa”, Moleskine Foundation, and Mercator Foundation Switzerland. Interested to learn more? Read more about the Alliance on our brand new website  ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g5PUa5G7