OPEN CALL for Artistic Activism Training – Academy for Actors of Social Change Focusing on ARTIVISM 2026
An exclusive opportunity for participants from European and Erasmus+ eligible countries to partake in a specialised training focusing on Artistic Activism, the fusion of art and activism.
Are you motivated and committed to actively participate in collaborative workshops, performances and discussions?
Do you have a willingness to share and learn from each other’s diverse perspectives?
Do you want to learn about Artivism?
If so, this opportunity is for you, especially if you:
- Work in the social or educational sectors;
- Are an artist, educator, youth worker, facilitator, community organiser etc., working with underprivileged communities and people;
- want to further enhance your skills by learning new techniques from international experts.
Two-week-long training in the summer (5-20 June 2026, Leányfalu, Hungary): Academy for Actors of Social Change focusing on Artivism
The Summer Academy is a 14-day long training programme in the framework of Artivism. The programme aims to develop the skills and competences of professionals working in the fields of youth education, social care and the creative fields.
This year’s Academy is an international camp that brings together artists, educators, youth workers, facilitators, community organisers and activists who believe in the power of art to achieve social change or who are eager to learn how art-making can empower communities and individuals. Centred around the concept of Artivism — the fusion of art and activism — the camp will explore how performative arts and creative practices can be powerful tools for promoting the three main themes of the Academy listed below.
The programme encompasses three main themes:
- social inclusion
- gender equality
- environmental consciousness
These topics will be explored through workshops emphasising co-creation, reflection and social engagement while developing skills in participatory artistic methods. The camp offers an immersive experience of practising inclusion in facilitating the agency of those whose voices need to be heard. The workshops will culminate in a collaborative showcase of activist performances, transitioning from self-expression towards action.
The planned timeline for participants:
- 14 April 2026, 17:00-18:00 CET: Open House I – Online info session on further details of the Academy programme before application deadline
- End of May: Open House II – Online info session about the programme for the selected participants
- 5-20 June 2026: Summer Academy in Leányfalu, HU. More info above.
Apply here: Application Form
The application deadline is 20th of April 2026, Midnight (CET).
Who can apply
Applicants must be based in EU Member States or third countries associated to the programme.
More information: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/hu/programme-guide/part-a/eligible-countries
Additional information:
The language of the Academy is English.
The training programme takes place in Leányfalu, between 5 and 20 June 2026.
Full board (three meals daily + snacks), all vegetarian.
Organiser: Pro Progressione (HU)
Artistic leader: Krisztina Scholtz (HU)
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
The project is co-funded by Erasmus+ programme of the EU and Tempus Public Foundation.
