TWINNING PROGRAM
Discover the exciting exchange program between project partners and ECHN members unfolding over the next few months!
In just a few days, Yana from Subtopia (Norsborg, Sweden) will be hosted by KONTEJNER in Zagreb. This visit will explore an innovative new approach to storytelling and creative problem-solving.
In May, Natalia from ARTERIA_LAB (Evora, Portugal) will travel to Liepaja (Latvia). As both cities prepare to become European Capitals of Culture in 2027, this exchange will be a unique opportunity to contribute to Liepaja’s efforts while fostering long-term collaboration and joint projects.
Meanwhile, Evita from Craftopia Creative Hub (Thessaloniki, Greece) will collaborate with Public Art Lab (Berlin, Germany) to explore the artistic and legal frameworks for recognising a river as a legal entity – raising awareness of environmental issues and advocating for non-human rights.
In the second week of June, Jasmina from PROSTOR (Split, Croatia) will be hosted by LAMA (Florence, Italy) and participate in the third edition of the Montagna Fiorentina art residency, where they will engage with artists and follow their work in progress.
After the summer, Angela from BULB will exchange with Plai, focusing on knowledge transfer, nature-based design versus human-centred approaches, structural innovation, and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Stay tuned for more updates on these inspiring exchanges!
WEBINARS - PRACTICE AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING BY LAMA
LAMA has designed a webinar series to foster knowledge exchange and critical reflection on key topics at the intersection of art, culture, and urban transformation.
The third session Urban Biodiversity Practices (Part I) will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 13:00 CET (90 min).
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This session explores biodiversity practices, bio-design in architecture, and DIY interventions in public spaces.
Our guest speakers will addressed key questions, such as: 🌱 How can biodiversity principles be integrated into urban design? 🏗️ What innovative methods make sustainability more accessible to local communities? 🎨 How do DIY and artistic practices contribute to urban revitalization?
Speakers: Katja Banović, Diana Giurea, Alex Lambert and Florine Cruel
Moderator: Dario Marmo (LAMA)
Find more details about the webinar series and access past recordings on our website.
GREAT NEWS FROM A DIMORA!
We are excited to announce that LAMA has received 170 proposals from artists around the world for the A dimora call for artistic residencies!
From June to September 2025, the town of Londa will welcome five selected artists for an immersive experience of creation and exchange, strengthening the dialogue between contemporary art and local communities.
The selection process is now underway, led by a distinguished jury of curators, artists, and cultural professionals. Find out more about the jury members and the open call at this link.
A huge thank you to all applicants! Your inspiring proposals reflect a rich diversity of artistic visions engaging with themes of impermanence, ecology, and territorial regeneration.
We can’t wait for the next steps!
PROJECT “A PIECE OF SPACE” AT KONEPAJA, KUOPIO
Anyone interested in social and environmental justice and civic action is warmly invited to take part in an artistic project at Culture Workshop Konepaja throughout 2025. The project includes a series of workshops.
Led by artist Tea Andreoletti whose practice centers on participatory processes, collective performances, shared memory and experimental rituals of care, the program will explore the future of the Culture Workshop Konepaja area – co-imagining its transformations and possibilities.
In September, the project will culminate in a public presentation at the ANTI Festival, shaped entirely by the participants – their urgencies, ideas, and circumstances.
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A COLLECTIVE WORKSHOP IN THE COMMON GARDEN - MARSEILLE
In Marseille, a common garden is coming to life in the La Belle de Mai neighborhood!
To support citizen-led initiatives, La Friche and Chroniques have partnered with Terrains Vagues and Pépins Production—two local associations specializing in architecture, urban greening, and co-design.
From February to April, collective workshops shape the space-building, seeding, planting, and even (digitally) drawing. Participants pour their energy into the project, all leading up to a communal picnic at the end of the month!
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