We are posting today with a heavy heart and sad news from our Ukrainian community. Креативна платформа Млин (Mlyn Creative Platform), a creative hub in Zaporizhia, Ukraine was hit by a russian missile this weekend. A powerful blast wave and debris damaged all the windows of the complex, plaster walls, musical equipment and other things. Even though the building was ruined fortunately, everyone is alive and safe.
We severely condemn all these brutal acts, as well as any form of violence: we stand for freedom, democracy, and as Europeans and humans we stand with Ukraine and its people, in particular our ECHN members, friends and partners.
How you can help
If you want to join the fundraising campaign for renovating the building and the hub, please find the bank info below:
IBAN: UA673052990000026208766533359
BIC/SWIFT: PBANUA2XXXX
Bank Address: JSC CB PRIVATBANK, HRUSHEVSKOHO STREET, 1D, KYIV, Ukraine
Mlyn Creative Platform
The creative platform Mlyn is a public organization, renting about 1.000 square meters of the old steam mill of Hermann Niebuhr, built in 1985, which has the status of an architectural monument of local importance. The mission of the platform is the development of creative communities and artists, thereby improving the development of the city's culture. Also, with their activity, the Mlyn team is trying to create a powerful point of attraction in the city, to revitalize the entire mill building. It serves as a platform for a wide range of activities - from gallery events with performances and festivals to atmospheric meetings, literary evenings and film screenings.
Mlyn Creative Platform on social media
Are you a cultural and creative professional from Ukraine?
Are you trying to connect – work – and make a living through your creative or artistic practices in a new EU country where you have relocated to because of war?
MAX (Makers’ eXchange) project is launching a special support program for Ukrainian artists and creatives that had to leave their country because of the war. CCS professionals will be hosted in the creative hubs of ECHN around Europe. They will get access to coworking spaces of these hubs and 27 of them will get a grant of 1.000€ to help them with their mobility. Along this process, the hubs will assist creatives to find new job opportunities and blend into their creative community, aiming at their integration and professional growth. Beneficiaries of this project will share their stories, describing their professional successes and challenges.
What does the program offer?
-Access to the coworking spaces and facilities of creative hubs all over Europe
-Networking events with local creative communities to present your work
-Tailored help and direct support
-Financial support of 1000 euros to help you with your mobility (The applications will be processed on a first come first served basis).
Find more information and apply here.
