Events

Final project presentation

All SHIFT partners will present the project results to the wider public. The SHIFT partner consortium was very pleased to share the publications and results of this two-years cooperation project. The event was organised by the SHIFT project coordinator the European Music Council.

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Gender & power-relations

Following the online event on 6 October and presentation of the SHIFT Key Findings, a participatory discussion is planned as a side event during the IETM Lyon Plenary Meeting 2021 on 22 October where the final SHIFT Gender and Power Relations research will be launched. We will focus on the steps the culture sector can take together to combat sexual harassment and power abuse.

Lyon, France

Reducing inequalities

In this event the results of “cultural leadership” and “reduction of inequalities” will be shared with hands-on measures. The event, organised by the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth, will focus on the development of professional skills and competences of classical music managers from all over Europe.

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Kaunas, Lithuania

Gender & power-relations

No matter how atrocious and particular #MeToo cases are, they are never only related to an individual perpetrator. Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are a form of structural violence and are thus deeply entangled with the dominant gender, racial, economic and power structures.

Held as part of the SHIFT – Shared Initiatives for Training project, this online session, organised by IETM, presented the first results of our latest research on sexual harassment, bullying and power abuse in the European art field. Our research is a contribution towards moving the dialogue away from singular cases towards structures, with the goal of inspiring cultural networks, art institutions and organisations to self-critically reflect on their own position towards sexual and power abuse and to re-define their work models, codes and structures.

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Online

Session on how to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the agendas of choirs & choral organisations

How can cultural associations support their staff and boards in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are particularly relevant for culture, in the work in their associations, at events and elsewhere? The workshop hosted by the European Choral Association focuses on the topics of environmental sustainability and inclusion. Together with the participants, it was presented, tried out and discussed which tools are available to draw attention on these topics in the association and to train all those involved

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Hannover, Germany

Inclusive societies

The aim of this event was to share first results on how to be more inclusive in our societies and organise more accessible events and intent to inspire change and adjustments in the cultural field and in other sectors. This event was organised by the European Choral Association as a special event during the Europa Cantat festival.

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Slovenia, Ljubljana

Environmental sustainability

In advance of the World Environment Day, ELIA together with students and teachers from St. Joost School of Art & Design prepared the next ‘How to’ session, focusing on the importance of developing transdisciplinary programmes which advocate for ecological sustainability.

You will hear real world case-study examples from higher arts education institutions and external partners who come together with the aim of creating an eco-centric paradigm, that will tackle the environmental crisis and encourage the green shift. With student input, showcases and ELIA’s project findings, we mapped creative sustainable practices and explored solutions that work towards an environmentally friendly future.

You will be able to hear from the experts, and develop your own sustainable green strategy. Together, we can make an impact!

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ONLINE

Cultural Leadership

The term ‘participatory governance’ has been widely used in the cultural field over the last decade, but it still has a blurred meaning describing different things. What do we actually mean by it? How can this concept relate to your cultural organisation? In this online workshop, organised by Trans Europe Halles, we explored the connections of participation and governance, and their importance for cultural projects and initiatives. Through case studies of European cultural organisations and practical exercises, you will discover models of participatory governance and strategies to involve stakeholders, citizens and also members of their own organisations.

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Environmental sustainability and Gender & Power-relations

Online

Environmental sustainability

How sustainable is your cultural project? This webinar organised by Trans Europe Halles provided an opportunity for exploring environmental sustainability in the context of international cultural collaborations. The New European Agenda for Culture and the proposal for Creative Europe 2021-2027, relates to the European Green Deal and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (social, economic and environmental sustainability). Focusing on climate change and the environment, various methods and tools for achieving a high degree of sustainability in international projects were discussed. By looking at best practice examples it was also explored how actively working on environmental sustainability can improve the quality of project activities.

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