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Big Architecture Festival
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First held in 2008, the Big Architecture Festival is an international architectural event managed by Zavod Big – Center for Creative Economy of Southeast Europe, originally known simply as Zavod Big, these days as BIG SEE. In 2018, with the ambitious transformation of the organizer into a creative hub serving the broader Southeast Europe (SEE) region, the festival took on a new role. It now takes place twice a year, in May and October. The May event highlights architecture's relationship not only to design but also to the economy and culture of the region and beyond; the October event happens during the Month of Design and is devoted to interiors.
The festival now hosts a broad range of events - predominantly educational - aimed at promoting, researching, and evaluating architecture in the Southeast Europe region. Billed as something of a hybrid trade fair/festival, it also features activities and presentations that put architects and interior designers in direct contact with engineering companies, construction manufacturers, and other stakeholders from the private sector. Each event culminates in a ceremony announcing the BigSEE Awards for Architecture and Interior Design, respectively.
Croatian Cultural Society Pomurje
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Croatian Cultural Society Pomurje is an organisation dedicated to connecting Croats from the Slovenian region of Pomurje and preserving Croatian tradition, culture and language. To fulfill this mission, the society organizes lectures, exhibitions, literary and music events, commemorations, and various other activities. The society’s headquarters is the Croatian cultural center Zrinski in Lendava where four sections of the society operate: the folklore section, tamburitza section, journalistic section and gastronomic section.
Public Institute of Notranjska Regional Park
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The Public Institute of Notranjska Regional Park was founded by the Municipality of Cerknica in 2002 with the aim of protecting, preserving and researching the area of the Notranjska nature park. The park (about 222 km²) is home to numerous animal and plant species as well as a wide range of diverse habitats. Among its most valuable features are for instance the Lake Cerknica (the largest intermittent lake in Europe), extensive wetlands, and various karst habitats such as the beautiful Rakov Škocjan karst valley. One of the goals of the institute is also to raise awareness about cultural and natural heritage conservation. For this purpose, visitors can explore the Museum of Lake Cerknica and take part in a wide array of educational or recreational activities.
Tobačna 001 Cultural Centre
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Tobačna 001 is a cultural centre in Ljubljana, featuring the Tobacco Museum, a residency programme for international visual artists, and Gallery 001. It opened its door in 2011 with the newly designed permanent display of the Tobacco Museum.
The centre is run by the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana and is situated in the former Tobacco Factory (Tobačna), a vast Tobačna City (Tobačna mesto) architectural and urbanistic project.
BOB Institute for Education and Cultural Activities
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BOB Institute for Education and Cultural Activities is a non-governmental organization founded in 2007 and dedicated to educational and cultural activities that empower young individuals to reach their full potential. Grounded in the concept of emancipatory and transformational learning and guided by central values of equality, sustainability, and solidarity, it works to improve the conditions of young people and the field of youth work. The Institute's diverse projects aim to empower migrant communities, raise awareness about climate justice, train educators about using theatre methods when addressing pressing topics, and more. The Institute also operates Youth Center Bob and LivadaLAB community space. In addition, it organizes the annual youth festival NEXTival.
Cukrarna Gallery
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Indoors view of the Cukrarna Gallery
In September 2021, Cukrarna Gallery made its debut in the Slovenian capital, introducing a new space that not only showcases contemporary art but also fosters the exploration of ideas and the creation of diverse art projects. It functions as a platform for various art forms such as visual arts, intermedia, performance, sound, and music, cultivating a dynamic cultural hub that nurtures creativity. While exhibitions and events are integral to the gallery's programming, its fundamental objective is to establish itself as an authentic contemporary art institution. The gallery's vision is rooted in pro-social and humanistic principles, emphasizing respect for others, environmental responsibility, and incisive social criticism. By continuously reflecting societal realities, Cukrarna Gallery strives to forge meaningful connections with artists and stakeholders, both locally and internationally, fostering long-term engagement and interaction, all while paying homage to the building's illustrious history (cf. Cukrarna Palace).
Etc magazine
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ETC. is an annual magazine, dedicated to showcasing current artistic production from the Baltic to the Balkans. Based in Ljubljana, each issue is dedicated to a relevant topic in art and life. Founded to promote emerging artists, its goal is to initiate a dialogue, inspire collaborations, and challenge set views.
RAVNIKAR
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RAVNIKAR is a contemporary art gallery that represents a diverse group of internationally renowned artists while striving to promote the emerging generation of young creators. It aims to showcase a wide range of imaginative art practices by creating a platform for local and international artists, collectives, curators, and others working in the field of contemporary arts. Recognizing the increasingly important role that contemporary visual art plays in socio-political and cultural discourse, we seek dialogue between artists, the community of experts, collectors, and the general public through a range of multidisciplinary projects and initiatives.
PERISKOP Ltd
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PERISKOP Ltd is the company behind the project Third Stage that was developed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Third Stage is an innovative digital platform that enables the online broadcast of European theater and opera performances, concerts, ballets, and other audiovisual works. In this way, the platform has supported European artists and institutions and enhanced social and economic innovation while striving to fulfill its mission in the most environmentally friendly way possible. In April 2024, the OpenStage online theatre festival was hosted on the platform, showcasing an array of performances from across Europe.