Consortium
Nord University is located in central and northern Norway and has 11,500 students and 1,350 staff focusing on four strategic areas: blue and green growth; sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship; societal security; and health, welfare and education.
NORD contributes to d@rts with its extensive experience in coordinating and implementing large research projects. In terms of subject-specific expertise, NORD’s Faculty of Education and Arts hosts teacher education programmes for early childhood, primary, secondary and non-formal arts education and has researchers with international reputations from all performing arts subjects: Music Education, Dance Education and Drama Education. Moreover, NORD hosts the Centre for Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship, where sociologists are researching various aspects of social inclusion and cohesion and the Centre for Saami and Indigenous Studies where intercultural arts education plays a central role. Finally, with its membership in the ERASMUS+ teacher academy TEAM and the Norwegian Centre for Art and Culture in Education, NORD is also uniquely placed to mediate between research, teacher education and arts education practice. NORD functions as the coordinating institution for d@rts and will contribute significantly to all work packages while leading WPs 2 and 9.
The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) is a European cultural and educational network with more than 300 member institutions for professional music training in 57 countries.
AEC is the leading voice for Higher Music Education in Europe and a powerful advocate for its member institutions. AEC understands and supports music and arts education, together with cultural participation, as central contributors to quality in human life, and inclusive societies founded on democratic values.
AEC sees professionally focused arts education as a quest for excellence in three areas: artistic practice; learning and teaching; research and innovation. It seeks to foster these elements and to encourage the diversity and dynamism with which they are pursued in different institutions, countries and regions.
The Institute for European Ethnomusicology at the University of Cologne (UoC) is closely connected to the Department of Art and Music of the UoC. This makes it possible to offer students a theoretical basis in Cultural Studies, European Ethnomusicology and Popular Music Studies complementary to their studies in music education.
One of the many research fields that are covered by the Institute for European Ethnomusicology is the field of music & migration. Here, the Institute – together with the students – deals with musical and cultural activities of migrants and minorities in Germany as well as amateur practices and singing traditions as a socially inclusive field. The Institute for European Ethnomusicology at UoC contributes to dialoguing@rts by examining how performing arts education creates spaces for the promotion of social inclusion, and by developing and executing innovative performing arts education projects for cultural literacy.
The Institute for Cultural Policy at the University of Hildesheim examines goals, tasks, conditions and perspectives of cultural policy. We understand cultural policy as political-cultural action by state actors, civil society initiatives, and non-profit and private-sector participants who jointly shape the cultural landscape. From municipal and – especially since the establishment of the UNESCO Chair – to international contexts, we aim at practice-oriented work. At the same time, our research fields are integral areas of teaching in the Faculty of Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication’s degree programmes.
The UNESCO Chair “Cultural Policy for the Arts in Development” is located at the Department of Cultural Policy at the University of Hildesheim and is headed by Prof. Dr. Julius Heinicke.
After a successful start in 2012, the UNESCO Chair was reaccredited again by UNESCO and the follow-up concept for the third phase from 2020 to 2024 was established. The chair deals with cultural policy issues and challenges of increasingly diverse societies, linking thematic fields of foreign and domestic cultural policy.
Against this background, five thematic clusters are the focus of current teaching and research activities:
- Artistic interventions and processes of transformation
- Creative capabilities of civil society for enlarging local engagement and global diplomacy
- Protection and promotion of artistic freedom and persecuted artists
- Art, culture and sustainable development
- Encouraging cultural diversity and solidarity
A University for Civil Society The Leuphana University Lüneburg emerged from the special legal mandate of the Lower Saxony state parliament to rethink the university and create a model university for the Bologna Process. It is supported by a foundation under public law and sees itself as a place for free thirst for knowledge, imagination, personal development and social commitment. For its studies, it has developed a multi-award-winning study model with three schools, which is still unique in Germany today. Five faculties are the sponsors of transdisciplinary science initiatives, the Leuphana’s research priorities in the fields of education, culture, sustainability, management and entrepreneurship, and public affairs.
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The University of Verona is a public University established in 1982. The University of Verona focuses on innovation and the quality of research and teaching. It involves over 28,700 students and 1,730 teaching, research and technical-administrative staff. The University of Verona is organised into 13 Departments and 3 Schools, offering a total of 86 Degree Programmes and 17 PhD Programmes.
According to “THE – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023” the University of Verona is among the 500 best universities in the world.
Within the Department of Human Sciences, there is the Centre for Intercultural Studies, funded in 1998 and headed by Professor Agostino Portera, whose main goal is to promote scientific research mainly in the field of inclusive education in a multicultural society. The activities of the Centre include research and support in the field of inclusive education, teacher training, counselling, intercultural communication, developing intercultural competencies, management and mediation, and conflict management, not only in schools but also in the fields of business, healthcare, social work and law. The Centre collaborates with several institutions and associations, both national and international, and with well-known scholars. It also cooperates closely with the IAIE (International Association for Intercultural Education), NAME (National Association of Multicultural Education), UNESCO and other organisations.
It was here, in 1863, that Finnish-language teacher education began, offering education for both male and female students and for all social classes. The foundations for Finland’s equal education system were made here. Since then, the dialogue between research, education and society has been the driving force of the University of Jyväskylä (JYU). JYU is a multidisciplinary research university and an education expert with 6 faculties: Education and Psychology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, School of Business and Economics, Mathematics and Science, and Sport and Health Sciences.
Located in the heart of a student-friendly city and close to the lake, the naturally beautiful JYU campus is home to an open and collaborative community of 2,800 experts and over 14,300 students seeking answers to the pivotal questions of today and tomorrow. The general design and numerous buildings for the main campus, Seminaarinmäki, were designed by Alvar Aalto. The Seminaarinmäki Campus and Equality in Education were awarded with the first European Heritage Label in Finland.
Kulturanova is a CSO based in Novi Sad, Serbia that initiates intercultural and intersectoral dialogue in society, encouraging the creativity of young people through art education, the production of cultural content and the improvement of public policies in the field of culture and youth. Association was founded in 2001, as an “umbrella” association of various non-formal independent art groups, individuals and young artists. Our main values are interculturalism, intersectoral networking, peacebuilding, equality and participation. The main target group of our activities is young people (18-30 years old). Kulturanova has implemented many projects supported by the EU (namely in programs such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+, IPA Civil Society Facility and IPA Interreg funds), Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia, ECF / European Cultural Foundation, Development Agency of Serbia, The City of Novi Sad, Province of Vojvodina, Swedish Institute, Goethe Institute, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Visegrad Fund, National Endowment for Democracy, Trust for Mutual Understanding and Fulbright Program.
We also conducted a research project “Gender equality for cultural diversity” supported by the UNESCO International fund for cultural diversity and did a “Scoping study of the context in Serbia related to culture for the planning of a Swiss-financed art and culture program”, supported by the Swiss Cooperation Office Serbia for which we did an extensive research about the art scene in Serbia. The Association is also an active member of many national, European and worldwide networks such as the European Network of Cultural centres- ENCC, IETM, Culture Action Europe, CircoStrada, the Fence – an international network for working playwrights and people who make playwriting happen, Amateo, NICE – Network for Innovations in Culture and Creativity in Europe, Mreža za izgradnju mira (Peacebuilding Network), KOMS, NKSS, OPENS, YouSEE – a platform for social innovations in youth employment, River Cities and b.Creative. Kulturanova is also a member of the Youth Council of the Ministry of Youth and Sport. The organisation was also very active in the process of candidacy of Novi Sad to become the European Capital of Culture and European Youth Capital, from the very beginning. This process led to the establishment of OPENS, an Association of NGOs where Kulturanova plays an active role on the Board, being one of 6 organisation founders and the only one dealing with culture.
Kulturanova operates in four areas, through its four program pillars:
– Teatarnova – theatre and performance;
– Muzikanova – support for young musicians;
– Medianova – audio-visual and media contents;
– Futuranova – innovations in the cultural sector.
Established in 1922, Makerere University is one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious Universities. Makerere is renowned for its programs in human medicine, veterinary medicine, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, through which it has nurtured many influential and powerful people impacting the world. The staff and students are committed to working with communities and developing practical initiatives that are responsive to and engage communities through research and innovations responsive to national and international needs.
As one of the most vibrant units in Makerere University, the Department of Performing Arts and Film (PAF), the only one of its kind in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, offers training in music, dance, drama and film under one roof, articulating the integrated nature of the performing arts. Its community outreach programmes, including performing during various events and using the arts as tools of mobilisation and engagement, present PAF as a powerful brand of the University.
The Creative Arts and Industries Faculty at the University of Auckland promote creative rebellion – pushing existing boundaries and problem-solving to overcome creative challenges. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate study in a wide range of creative disciplines within the Schools of Architecture and Planning, Fine Arts, Music, Design, and Dance Studies. Dance Studies, alongside the rest of the faculty, is committed to being a national centre of excellence and innovation in contemporary creative arts and industries research. We aim to advance excellence in education and practice in each of the disciplines represented, and develop synergies that are inspired by and respond to the unique cultural heritage, people, environment and international positioning of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cooperativa Puntozero is a non-profit entity located in the Municipality of Udine, operating since 2011 as an official entity and since 2008 as a working group. The associates actively participate in the promotion of numerous cultural projects, and aim to spread the idea of participating in social urban life through the means of art. Cooperativa Puntozero assembles professionals from various disciplines – photographers, architects, designers, video makers, economists, philosophers and anthropologists – who decided to invest in a common business project. Together they promote the challenge of establishing relations and collaborations between professionals in the cultural and creative field. Puntozero is involved in various projects in different areas: video production and photography, set-up and furniture of urban and wooden spaces, installations and workshops, development and realisation of cultural projects, festivals and artistic exhibitions. For all projects and types of work, creativity functions as the generating element for social and cultural innovation. Puntozero actively cooperates with private and public entities and national as well as international partners. We participated in the development and realisation of European projects in the programmes Creative Europe, Culture, Citizenship, Erasmus +, Youth in Action and Daphne. The work group continuously develops and releases regional projects in the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia and neighbouring areas. In 2015, the programme Funder 35 selected the cooperative in the area of excellent young cultural nonprofit enterprises.
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Associated Partners
The EAS is the largest network of music education in Europe. The activity of EAS is integrated into a multifaceted network of initiatives, associations and projects related to music education inside and outside Europe. The self-conception of the EAS is consistent with the UNESCO. So, the EAS stands for active exchange and dialogue of cultures, based on respect for the diversity and differences in cultural traditions. EAS is the European co-operation partner of ISME and a member of EMC.
The European Music School Union (EMU) is the European umbrella organisation of national music school associations in Europe. The EMU represents a supranational platform comprised of member associations from various countries. At present, national music school associations from 25 European countries are members of the EMU.
IDEA (International Drama/Theatre and Education Association) is an association of individuals and professional associations supporting and promoting drama/theatre and education. IDEA is open to regional and international associations and to other institutes, bodies, networks, organisations, schools, universities, and individuals working in drama/theatre and education. IDEA represents drama/theatre and education in a world context and liaises with other national and international organisations working in all fields relevant to education, especially education through the arts
NOFOD is a non-profit organization that promotes collaboration between dance scholars and practitioners. This is done by arranging seminars and conferences as well as spreading information through discussions, performances and publications on dance. The purpose of the organization is to enhance, empower and bring together diverse forms of dance research, knowledge and practice especially in the Nordic context
The Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts (NCSMPA) is an interest and development organisation that works to promote quality in arts and culture education for children, young people and adults based on the municipal Schools of Music and Performing Arts. On behalf of its member municipalities, Arts Council Norway has three focus areas: (1) Strengthen the role of Schools of Music and Performing Arts in relation to inclusion, refugees and exclusion. (2) Establish permanent development work among schools. (3) Increase the municipalities’ understanding of the framework curriculum
Fargespill is an artistic foundation that produces stage performances with children and youngsters from all over the world. The performances are based on the cultural treasures the participants bring with them, such as traditional songs, dance moves and rhythms from their upbringing or heritage. The Fargespill method focuses on the individual’s resources and value to the community. Together with a professional team, the participants work towards an artistic goal that describes a way forward for a diverse society. The Fargespill Foundation is one of the most important actors in Norway in the field of non-formal arts education
DansiT is a choreographic center based in Trondheim that works locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. It offers activities for both the audience and dance artists. As a choreographic center, DansiT facilitates the artists’ own work, choreographic development work, and various meeting points between artists and the audience. DansiT aims to provide access and proximity to dance and choreography for as many people as possible. The center’s purpose is to strengthen and develop the possibilities for production, presentation, and teaching of dance art, as well as to promote the art form’s position. DansiT works to increase the activity and visibility of dance art, and establishes contact between local, regional, national, and international artists and organizations/institutions. DansiT has a number of important partners, both locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Building strong networks and collaborations has always been important to DansiT, for increased cohesion, cooperation, and sustainability. This contributes to creating inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, respectful, and joyful communities.
The German Music Teacher Association (BMU) is a professional association for the promotion of music education, especially music teaching in all types, forms and levels of schools. It represents the interests of music teachers, instructors, university teachers, trainee teachers and student teachers. The BMU supports musical life and musical-artistic work at schools, especially the work of music ensembles. It also promotes qualified and sufficient training for music teachers of all school types, forms and levels
Aktion Tanz is the federal association for dance in education and society in Germany. It stands for participatory contemporary dance, working on the basis of a stance that aims at being inclusive and critical of discrimination, working artistically and process-oriented with diverse groups. Aktion Tanz is connecting organizations, dance artists working in this field and projects on a national level. In collaboration with its members Aktion Tanz develops opportunities and programs in order to provide an experience of dance in its full diversity
The Federal Association for Theatre Education promotes theatre education as an artistic-aesthetic practice that focuses on the individual, his or her ideas and his or her possibilities of expression. This process of cultural education promotes artistic, personal and social skills. The Federal Association for Theatre Education was founded in 1990 as a professional association for theatre education. It represents theatre education as a specialist discipline in cultural and vocational education in Germany
The Federal Academy for Cultural Education works as a place for art, culture and their facilitators in the programme areas of visual arts, performing arts, cultural management, cultural policy, cultural studies, literature, museums and music. The academy addresses topics such as diversity, cultural school development or digitality and advises individuals and institutions on issues of cultural education. The academy works for and with people who produce and communicate artistically and want to expand their knowledge and skills for this purpose. The academy supports these cultural workers in their training and studies as well as throughout their professional careers.
The Educational Research Association of Serbia (ERAS) is a voluntary, non-profit association. The basic objective of the Association is to bring together researchers in the field of education in Serbia and to encourage successful research cooperation within this field. The Association will also actively work to connect members of the Association with international organizations in the field of education and to promote the work and cooperation with researchers from Serbia with colleagues in the field of education in European and international circles. Finally, the goal of the Association is to actively connect researchers in the field of education in Serbia with policymakers and to contribute to more effective decision making.
Federcultura is an umbrella organisation that brings together non-profit organisations working in the field of culture and arts education, with a special focus on rural areas. Federcultura can promote d@rts in schools and for members at different levels of education, both in the formal and non-formal sector, in all performative art forms.
The Culture for All Service promotes cultural services that are inclusive, equitable and take diverse audiences and art professionals into account. We offer information and tools for workers in the cultural field to improve accessibility and knowledge of diversity. The service operates nationally in Finland in the field of art and culture. Its objective is to offer information and support to cultural operators on questions connected with accessibility and diversity. The Culture for All Service collaborates in development work towards the inclusion of diverse audiences not only with art and cultural institutions but also with different audience groups. The service is supported by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
The Association of Dance Institutes in Finland STOPP was founded in 1982 to be the link between Finnish dance schools and to pursue their common interests. Currently, STOPP ry has over 80 member institutes from all over Finland, which have 40 000 young dancers as students. The association is focused on assisting the members in both everyday situations and law-related matters. It organizes seminars and meetings for the members, produces material to facilitate the administration of the member schools and negotiates agreements. The association also discusses the future and financial matters of the dance education field with the Ministry of Education and the Finnish National Board of Education
FIDEA aims to promote and advocate drama and theatre as a school subject. The association was founded in 1972 and nowadays has approximately 230 members throughout Finland. FIDEA’s members are teachers, consultants, other professionals and students of drama and theatre pedagogics. FIDEA aims to get drama/theatre as an independent subject at school; organizes meetings, education and training programs; provides a forum for all teachers to share views and concerns about drama and theatre in education; keeps contact to other countries and their associations and inform members of national and international conferences; spreads information and promotes research in drama/theatre.