d@rts: Advancing Arts, Culture, and Dialogue Across Europe

The past two months have been a dynamic period for d@rts, marked by active participation in conferences, summits, and forums across Europe. Here’s a recap of our recent activities:

Kulturbæring – Cultural as a Driver for Sustainable Societies Event in Bodø, Norway

On 16–17 October, d@rts project manager Runa Hestad Jenssen (Nord University) and Julius Heinicke, UNESCO Chair and Professor of Cultural Policy, contributed to the “Kulturbæring – Culture as a Driver for Sustainable Societies” Conference.

  • Runa presented her work on “Kulturbæring – A Sense of Time and Place,” focusing on storytelling as a tool to explore local identities and cultural heritage.
  • Julius shared insights during a session on “Culture as a Driver for Sustainable Communities,” emphasising the potential of arts and culture in fostering sustainable development.

Learn more about the conference here.

Representing d@rts at the WAAE Athens Summit 2024

From 17–19 October, Ralph Buck, Sarah Foster-Sproull, and Kristie Mortimer represented d@rts at the WAAE Athens Summit. They showcased d@rts’ innovative approaches during a poster session on the opening day, highlighting our work in arts education and sustainable cultural practices.

Discover the event program here.

AEC Annual Congress in Milan, Italy

On 16 November, d@rts took centre stage at the AEC Annual Congress in Milan during the Information Forum and Market. This engagement allowed us to network with arts education professionals and share our latest projects with a broader audience.

Exploring the Audience of Tomorrow in Ulm, Germany

On 21 November, Ronja Kampschulte from the University of Cologne participated in a stimulating fishbowl discussion during the event “Publikum der Zukunft – Zukunftsforum Kultur” in Ulm.

The panel, moderated by Prasanna Oommen, tackled critical questions, including:

  • What defines an impactful cultural program
  • Who decides its relevance?
  • What is the mission of art in society?
  • And how can we engage the audience of the future?

Ronja also spotlighted d@rts’ project, inspiring new strategies for cultural participation and dialogue.

Looking ahead!

These events underscore d@rts’ commitment to advancing arts and culture as catalysts for sustainable communities and meaningful engagement. Stay tuned as we continue to drive innovation and dialogue in the cultural and educational sector!