Based on a mixed-methods design of desktop research, document analysis, interviews, focus groups, and site visits, the report State of Cultural Policies for CCIs in Non-urban Areas, developed within the IN SITU project, presents and discusses findings from an analysis of the diverse … Read More
NATFIZ successfully completes the EMPACT project, attending a conference in Limassol
The EMPACT final conference was held between June 26th – 28th, 2024at the Cyprus University of Technology at Lemesos, as part of the Fifth International Conference on Semiotics of Culture and Visual Communication The Cyprus Semiotics Circle and the Semiotics and Visual … Read More
Call for Applications: IN SITU Summer School in Croatia
The IN SITU Summer School “Place-based creative solutions for cultivating caring and sustainable communities” will take place on the beautiful island of Zlarin (Croatia) on September 20-24, 2024. The deadline for applications is Monday, 24 June 2024. Aiming to create two-way relations with the context in which it takes place – the island … Read More
Unlock Your Brand Potential: Empowering Creatives and Entrepreneurs
Bifröst University will host a dynamic two-day workshop tailored for entrepreneurs, artists, cultural managers, educators, students, and all community members eager to elevate their storytelling skills and amplify the impact of their enterprises. Set against the stunning backdrop of Borgarnes, West … Read More
IN SITU partnership between NATFIZ and the University of Turku, Finland on innovation and entrepreneurship in non-urban areas
The collaborative interactive seminar “How can artists and creatives be more entrepreneurial and innovative in non-urban areas?” was held in Finland at the Rauma Maritime Museum (31 October- 2 November 2023) and aimed at improving the entrepreneurial and innovative capacities of artists … Read More
Artistic Residencies EMPACT-NATFA: “Water: Memory and Movement”
Artists Andrea Davanzati (sculptor, Italy), Giulia Pellegrini (painter, Italy), and Dimitris Savva (musician, Cyprus) presented on 31 August 2023 the development of their creative projects, influenced by their encounter with the “spirit and memory” of Sozopol and the sea. Andrea will have a public presentation of his … Read More
Our eco-cities: The role of arts and creatives
I was invited by LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore in April 2022 to give a public lecture online on the topic: “Our eco-cities: The role of arts and creatives“. In this public presentation we focused on the key trends and … Read More
IN SITU: Plase-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas
The project “IN SITU: Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas”, elaborated by a consortium of 13 European organizations, including NATFA “Kr. Sarafov”, won the competition under the program HORIZON-CL2-2021-HERITAGE- 01-03 of the European Commission! The project … Read More
A new European Strategic Innovation Agenda opens up towards culture and creative industries sector
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and EU Member States on its legal basis and its new Strategic Innovation Agenda 2021 – 2027. The EIT’s new strategy presents the creation of a new EIT … Read More
Managing the Arts in the Time of an Invisible Monster
We live in a critical time of global crisis, fear, uncertainty in all areas: healthcare, financial markets, tourism, entertainment business, arts, culture. Time where ONE virus, an “invisible monster” is trying to take over our Planet, changing the way we … Read More