Networking
Organizer Information The European Music Council (EMC) is the regional branch of the International Music Council (IMC) and serves as the leading umbrella organization for musical life in Europe. It represents a vast network of national music councils, European-wide music organizations, and specialized institutions. The EMC’s mission is to advocate for the value of music, […]
Organizer Information The European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) is a prominent European platform representing over 3,000 socio-cultural centers across 27 countries. The ENCC works to empower the cultural sector by fostering innovation, international cooperation, and professional development. For this edition, they have partnered with the Association of Children’s Culture in Finland to host a […]
Organizer Information La Baldi Residency is an independent artist-run initiative located in the historic village of Montegiovi, Tuscany. Established within a 15th-century “palazzo,” the residency is dedicated to providing artists, researchers, and writers with a contemplative environment that fosters deep focus and creative experimentation. The organization is rooted in the belief that the rural landscape […]
Organizer Information The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London is home to the world’s largest collection of portraits. Beyond being a museum, the NPG acts as a cultural bridge, using portraiture to explore British identity, history, and creative expression. After a major redevelopment, the Gallery has introduced NPG Lab to ensure young voices are integrated […]
Organizer Information It’s Not Your Birthday But (INYBB) is a UK-based Community Interest Company (not-for-profit) dedicated to connecting people through creativity and history. Founded on the idea that receiving something handmade on an “ordinary” day is profoundly special, the organization facilitates workshops and public art projects in prisons, care homes, and community spaces. They focus […]
Organizer Information The European Union (EU) Delegation to the United States, based in Washington, D.C., is the primary organizer. The Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP) is a flagship three-year cultural diplomacy initiative funded by the European Union. Its mission is to strengthen transatlantic ties by connecting European artists with American peers, industry leaders, and local […]
Organizer Information ECHOES (European Cloud for Heritage Open Science) is a pioneering project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe program. Led by the CNRS (France) and a consortium of 51 European partners—including research organizations, networks, and private entities—ECHOES is tasked with creating the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH). This digital […]
Organizer Information The Bucerius Kunst Forum is an internationally renowned exhibition center located in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2002 by the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS, it serves as a non-collecting museum that organizes four world-class exhibitions annually, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art. The institution is famous for its interdisciplinary approach, hosting concerts, […]
Organizer Information Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a prominent not-for-profit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to the service of creative expression and the advancement of artistic practices. Housed in a meticulously designed, purpose-built facility—formerly a historic power plant—the organization serves as a central hub for a vast network of art and fabrication professionals, educators, […]