Short Description
NEMO – the Network of European Museum Organisations wants to encourage the participation of young museum professionals based in Europe at NEMO’s next European Museum Conference Who cares? Museums, wellbeing and resilience. Through five travel and conference grants we want to amplify young voices by integrating their perspectives into two key conference topics:
Young generation, wellbeing and culture
Studies show that the happiness of younger generations is in decline worldwide, due to a combination of social, economic, technological and ecological pressures. How are these pressures impacting the mental health, agency, and future outlook of today’s youth? And how can museums respond meaningfully? How can cultural spaces become places of support, dialogue, and empowerment for younger communities, offering not only refuge, but also tools for resilience, critical thinking, and collective action?
Resilience and cultural institutions
In a time of rising pressures and limited resources, how can museums stay resilient—both as institutions and as teams? What can be strategies for sustainable structures, staff wellbeing, and long-term strength in the face of complex challenges? How can museums build resilience not only in their structures but also for the next generation of cultural workers?
Eligibility
Young (museum) professionals: individuals up to 33 years old who work in the museum sector or are somehow related to the museums sector (e.g. professionals from health institutions collaborating with museums)
Submission Requirements
Please send us your CV, a brief video (max. 1.5 minutes) introducing yourself and sharing your motivation to join the conference, and a concise abstract (maximum 100 words) outlining your proposed contribution in Horsens. This could take the form of an artistic expression, such as a poem, game, or short performance, or a short 3-minute presentation to be delivered during one of the conference panels. Be creative and let us know how you imagine your contribution!
How to Apply
Please use a file transfer service (such as WeTransfer) to send your files to office@ne-mo.org.
Program Benefits & Awards
NEMO offers 5 travel and conference grants (up to 600 Euro lump sum travel support according to NEMO’s travel grant scheme, including a free conference ticket) for young museum professionals* based in Europe interested and active in the two suggested topics committed to European collaboration and international networking.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Horsens, Denmark
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 16 May 2025
