Short Description
The Summer Academy is a 14-day-long training program in the framework of Artivism. The program aims to develop the skills and competences of professionals working in the fields of youth education, social care and the creative fields.
This year’s Academy is an international camp that brings together artists, educators, youth workers, facilitators, community organisers and activists who believe in the power of art to achieve social change or who are eager to learn how art-making can empower communities and individuals. Centred around the concept of Artivism—the fusion of art and activism—the camp will explore how performative arts and creative practices can be powerful tools for promoting the three main themes of the Academy listed below.
Eligibility
An exclusive opportunity for participants from European and Erasmus+ eligible countries to partake in a specialized training focusing on Artistic Activism, the fusion of art and activism.
- 18 – 35 years old
- speak English
- believe in the power of art to achieve social change
- eager to learn how art-making can empower communities
- working with disadvantaged persons
- motivated an committed to actively participate in collaborative workshops
- comfortable in an international, diverse and inclusive environment
- interested in learning about artistic activism
The program encompasses three main themes:
- social inclusion
- gender equality
- environmental consciousness
These topics will be explored through three workshops emphasising co-creation, reflection and social engagement while developing skills in participatory artistic methods. The Academy offers an immersive experience of practising inclusion in facilitating the agency of those whose voices need to be heard. Each three-day workshop will culminate in a collaborative showcase of activist performances, transitioning from self-expression towards action.
The planned timeline for participants:
- 12 May 2025: Open House I – Online info session on further details of the Academy program before the application deadline
- End of June: Open House II – Online info session about the program for the selected participants
- 7 – 22 July 2025: Summer Academy, Vác, HU. More info above.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Two week-long training in the summer (07-22 July, Vác, Metropolitan Area Budapest, Hungary): Academy for Actors of Social Change focusing on Artivism
The Summer Academy is a 14-day long training program in the framework of Artivism. The program aims to develop the skills and competences of professionals working in the fields of youth education, social care and the creative fields.
This year’s Academy is an international camp that brings together artists, educators, youth workers, facilitators, community organisers and activists who believe in the power of art to achieve social change or who are eager to learn how art-making can empower communities and individuals. Centred around the concept of Artivism—the fusion of art and activism—the camp will explore how performative arts and creative practices can be powerful tools for promoting the three main themes of the Academy listed below.
- We can reimburse your travel expenses up to 100 EUR for travel distances under 1000 km. In line with our green policy, for travel distances under 1000 km please use lower-carbon options, preferably trains, alternatively buses.
- For travel distances over 1000 km within the EU we can reimburse costs up to 200 EUR.
- For travels from outside the EU we can reimburse costs up to 300 EUR.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Hungary
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 25 May 2025
Website Link: https://proprogressione.com/en/news/open-call-for-artistic-activism-training-academy-for-actors-of-social-change-focusing-on-artivism-2025/
