The project

”Go on With the Story” is a multidimensional project that Scribonauts have been implementing in the Croatian prison system since 2016. So far it has consisted of a reading group and creative writing workshops in the only Female Penitentiary in Croatia, online book club for former female prisoners and the general public (+500 participants), regional annual short story competition where the public is invited to write a short story inspired by the fragment written by one of the female inmates (250 short stories received every year), and a short story collection “Go on With the Story”, published by Scribonauts in 2020. This collection includes stories by 12 renowned Croatian female writers, which were inspired by textual fragments produced during writing workshops in the female penitentiary. In 2021 the project and the book won the Sozial Marie award for social innovation. With the aim of fostering wider communication between inmates and the public and widening access to art, we now plan to turn short stories from the collection into multimedia pieces through a collaboration between writers, visual artists, and musicians. This will result in multimedia shorts stories in the format of Facebook/Instagram stories which can be widely shared.

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Organization

Scribonauts are a non-profit organisation which has been developing and implementing cultural and artistic programs for marginalized groups, primarily inmates in prisons and penitentiaries in Croatia, since 2011. By organising artistic workshops and interactive cultural programs (primarily in the field of literature, film and visual arts) in prisons and penitentiaries and public campaigns, our organisation uses art as a tool to bring together marginalised groups, artists, and communities, and thus facilitates resocialisation and fosters the development of closely knit communities based on (artistic) dialogue and solidarity.

The project

Trafó House of Contemporary Arts (Budapest) and Studio ALTA (Prague) join forces to realize new tours of Studio ALTA’s ”PerformanceBus” in Hungary, further developing the experience of earlier dispatches in Czech Republic and Armenia. The ”PerformanceBus” was originally conceived by Studio ALTA with the aim of decentralizing attention directed towards the diverse platforms, institutions and individual activities dedicated to performance art in different regions of the country. In Hungary, due to the ongoing political changes and the shrinking access to critical culture across the country, it has become an increasingly pressing question for Trafó, how the institution could decentralize its activities and facilitate access to contemporary art in different parts of the country. Without institutional partners and public infrastructures that could make the regional touring of artists possible, this becomes a task for new artistic and curatorial imaginaries, which is why we are interested in the experimental project ”PerformanceBus”. Together with Studio ALTA and in collaboration with local artists, we would like to realize three tours of the ”PerformanceBus” in Trafó’s 2025/2026 season, in order to open up a “magic portal” and imagine a more free, democratic and equal acccess to contemporary art and critical culture across Hungary.

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Organization

TRAFÓ House of Contemporary Arts, founded in 1998, is an important venue for contemporary arts in Hungary, renowned for its transdisciplinary approach spanning visual arts, performing arts, and music. Operating as a publicly funded municipal institution, it has maintained a stable position in Hungary’s challenging cultural landscape. Recognized as a cornerstone of the international contemporary arts scene in Central and Eastern Europe, TRAFÓ presents and co-produces cutting-edge artistic works. Its diverse programs include performances, concerts, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives aimed at accessibility, openness, and social inclusion. Beyond being an art institution, TRAFÓ serves as a forum for societal dialogue, fostering open and multi-voiced exchange. In the past, TRAFÓ has worked extensively in urban public spaces, producing and presenting site-specific work by local and international artists.

The project

Designed and implemented by the CN D Centre national de la danse, 1km of dance is a festive event, entirely for free. Over a one-kilometre area of public space, there are performances, group warm-ups, dance initiations, DJ sets, etc. Since its creation in Pantin in 2022, 1km de danse has brought together local residents, dance associations, music centres and artists to get as many people as possible dancing together. Open to all types and styles of dance, 1km de danse helps to raise awareness of dance as an art form. The event helps to spread dance throughout the country by giving both amateurs and professionals the chance to get together and dance together. Building on the success of the first two editions in Pantin, the 2024 event was held in three towns: Château-Thierry with the CDCN - L'Échangeur, La Rochelle with the CCN - Mille Plateaux and Sète with the Scène nationale - Théâtre Molière. This dynamic will continue in 2025, with 4 new towns confirmed and 5 others in the process of being validated. The aim is for 1km de danse to become a national event taking place in a large number of towns in France and overseas.

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A public institution created on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture, the CN D brings together all the resources at the service of the choreographic sector and its audiences. It accompanies and trains professional dancers, encourages amateur practice, supports research, preserves and disseminates choreographic heritage, supports the creation of choreographic works in all their diversity, and dialogues with other artistic fields.

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The project

The ”Tell Me Your Story” project aims to create a digital repository to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Cycladic islands, specifically Anafi, Sikinos, and Kea. These islands, deeply rooted in traditional practices and folklore, face threats from overtourism and climate change, which undermine their unique identity. The project will gather oral histories through intergenerational interviews, focusing on material culture, biodiversity, and intangible traditions. The Museum of Cycladic Art, through its ”Cycladic Identity” initiative, leads the project with support from partners like the Heritage Management Organization and the National Technical University of Athens.  

By utilizing innovative technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and Large Language Models (LLMs), the project will streamline the transcription and thematic analysis of oral stories. Human experts will work alongside AI to ensure cultural accuracy and preserve these traditions for future generations. The project aims to connect younger generations with their cultural roots and raise awareness about Cycladic heritage both locally and globally. It will also serve as a model for future cultural preservation initiatives in other insular communities. Community engagement, digital platform development, and global outreach are central components of this initiative, fostering both local involvement and international cultural exchange.

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The Museum of Cycladic Art holds one of the most complete collections of Cycladic Art in the world showcasing the famous marble figurines of the 3rd millennium BC that have influenced several twentieth and twenty-first century artists, such as Brancusi, Modigliani, Giacometti, Hepworth, and Moore. Committed to inspiring and benefiting multiple communities, the Museum has made its mark in the city of Athens, within and beyond its walls. The Museum of Cycladic Art is a non-profit legal entity under private law, supervised by the Ministry of Culture. It receives no state funding, and its collections belong to the Greek State.

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The project

Palau Vincles is the socio-musical intervention project through choral singing (born in 2011 and promoted by the ”Fundació Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música”) which is aimed at children and young people in vulnerable situations, who live in areas of high socio-economic complexity.

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The Palau de la Música Catalana, built between 1905 and 1908 by Modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblem of Catalan Modernism. It serves as a cultural and social hub, deeply valued by the people of Catalonia for its history and symbolism.

The Fundació Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música Catalana manages the Palau’s activities and the Orfeó Català choirs. Open and inclusive, it seeks to enhance society through music, focusing on choral singing, cultural heritage dissemination, and social cohesion. Its mission is to promote music, foster understanding and transmission of cultural heritage, and contribute to social integration while strengthening Catalan culture and universal values.

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