In this newsletter we host an article on artistic mobility and share thoughts and actions that foster exchange and intercultural dialogue.

This article was supported by IN SITU: By Lara Ewuraesi Bodger – Images provided by IN SITU

What is artistic mobility?

Artistic mobility, the cross-border movement of artists to create, network and collaborate, is a critical element of the global artistic landscape. Mobility is intrinsically linked to artistic collaboration, as exposure to new cultures encourages creative exchanges and opportunities for artists to collaborate. However, as Marie Le Sourd, Secretary General of On The Move, a resource hub for cultural mobility, notes:

“For some, mobility is a choice and a luxury. for others, it is an economic or political necessity. For many others it is not a realistic option or can only be accessed by invitation from a “western” partner. Meanwhile, mobility is being reshaped by the twin pressures of environmental and political upheaval…”

These reversals speak to the challenges artists face in accessing international mobility. However, another important factor missing from the debate is the role that European cultural policy plays in addressing and shaping these issues.

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And since we’re talking about mobility, here’s where we’ll be in the coming days and months:

• In HAMINKELN, Germany with the Metayouth project.
• At the Smart Cities 2024 Conference in Athens.
• Online for Erasmus+ Days at our event on disinformation.
• In the open meeting with the students of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) on the subject of Hypertourism and young people’s proposals for a participatory solution at local level.
• At the national meeting of the Anna Lindh Network in Komotini.
• And finally, at the Mid Term event of the Culture for Change Network in Patras in conjunction with the Creative Industries Conference.

All the best and keep walking!