Date: 19 November
In the face of major social transformation processes such as globalization, the climate crisis and digitization, rural areas are facing immense challenges across Europe. What role does cultural education play in this and how can it contribute to strengthening rural regions? This European online conference brings together actors from research and practice in order to discuss the special features of cultural education in rural areas and their future prospects across borders. Exchange, knowledge transfer and new networks between those involved are initiated and support the reconstruction in this field after the corona crisis. The focus is on research projects of the funding guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) "Cultural Education in Rural Areas".
Rural areas across Europe are facing major societal challenges in light of transformational processes such as globalization, the climate crisis, and digitization. What role does arts and cultural education play in this and how can it help strengthening these areas? This European online conference brings together participants from research and practice to discuss the role of arts and cultural education in rural areas and its future prospects across borders. It will initiate exchange, knowledge transfer and networking between all participants, supporting the reconstruction of the sector after the COVID-19 crisis. Research projects of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funding program “Arts and Cultural Education in Rural Areas” will be central to the conference.
Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) / German Federal Ministry of Education and Research 2021
Art and culture in Europe initiates and promotes the strategic dialogue between actors and experts of art, culture and arts education in Germany, France and Poland. Model artistic-cultural projects are often the focus of the diverse event and project formats such as conferences, colloquia, award ceremonies and artist residencies. All events reflect the European context, real and mental transgressions are therefore an integral part of the programs.
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