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Škrateljc Institute
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Family adventure trail Jezična dogodivščina (Language Adventure), 2022.
Škrateljc – Institute for Culture, Education and Sport was founded in 2015 to encourage participation in culture, promote outdoor activities and to develop products in the field of creative tourism. Although its activities are quite diverse, one of its core activities is publishing, primarily children’s literature that often features dwarfs (“škrateljc” is a Slovenian word for a dwarf), fairies, giants, goblins and other mythical beings. Many of the institute’s books are connected to family adventure trails across Slovenia that help children and their parents explore nature and cultural heritage.
Among the institute’s publications one can also find several graphic novels, for instance a novel about the life and work of the celebrated Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel or another inspired by Pod svobodnim soncem, a well-known historical novel by the writer Fran Saleški Finžgar. In addition to publishing and several other support activities, the institute also organizes various children events for schools, kindergartens and other organizations.
Regional development agency ROD Ajdovščina
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The project GELATOn the ROAD, 2025
Regional development agency ROD Ajdovščina was established in 1999. Its mission is to support entrepreneurship, rural development, tourism, and environmental care in the Vipava valley. To achieve this goal, the agency provides information on various local and international public calls, helps with the application procedures, advises micro, small and medium-sized companies, organizes regional meetings and works to connect the four aforementioned sectors. It also participates in international projects itself. One of such projects is GELATOn the ROAD which aims to create the first European Gelato Road aimed at promoting and preserving local cultural heritage and identity.
Galerija C.C.U. Cultural and Artistic Society
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The amulet workshop as part of the Living Literature Festival, 2020.
Galerija C.C.U. Cultural and Artistic Society (C.C.U stands for “Creative Creatures United”) was founded in 2010. Its core activity is organizing creative workshops in various handicrafts, such as drawing, sculpting, sewing and upcycling. The workshops are tailored for different age groups (children, youngsters, adults) and place a strong emphasis on using repurposed or waste materials such as paper, cardboard, used packaging or textile. Often, the workshops are accompanied with a selection of quality books for participants to read. The workshops have been held in Španski borci Culture Centre, various branches of Ljubljana City Library, Škuc Gallery, Family Center Mala ulica and other public venues.
KUD Boja
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A contemporary dance experiment in public space carried out by KUD Boja and Move in Dance school.
Boja Cultural and Artistic Society is a collective platform for creation, translation and dissemination of contemporary poetics in the fields of visual arts, literature, contemporary dance and film based in Izola, Slovenia. The platform encompasses many activities, from art residencies and artistic exchanges to contemporary dance projects and visual art exhibitions. Its projects also include translations of Slovene literature, new Slovene translations of international poetry and video- or film-based exhibitions and installations. In addition, BOJA’s members frequently take part in Erasmus+ youth exchange projects.
IGLU
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IGLU theatre performing at the international festival Improvaganza (Edmonton) in 2017.
Iglu Cultural Society was founded by three renowned Slovenian improvisers in order to advance and promote the art of improvisational theatre. To fulfill this mission, they established Iglu Theatre, one of the few professional Slovenian theatres dedicated exclusively to improvisation. Iglu Theatre regularly presents evenings of improvisational theatre, showcasing a range of different approaches and concepts, and often inviting acclaimed international guests. Another key activity of the Iglu Society is their Impro School which teaches improvisational theatre techniques to numerous newcomers in the field. Iglu is a member of the network of European improvisers Ohana and International Theatresports Institute.
Savinov likovni salon
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Savinov likovni salon ("Savin's art salon") is an exhibition venue located on the ground floor of the refurbished Renaissance-style building (a former home of opera and ballet composer Friderik Širca-Risto Savin) that houses the Savin Memorial Room and since 1992 also theallery dedicated to Dore Klemenčič-Maj Gallery (three rooms). The gallery programme is run by Žalec Institute for Culture, Sport and Tourism.
Žalec Institute for Culture, Sport and Tourism
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The Žalec Cultural Institute was established in 2001 by the Municipality of Žalec and manages the Eco-Museum of Hop-Growing and Brewing Industry in Slovenia and Savin House, the refurbished former home of opera and ballet composer Friderik Širca-Risto Savin (1858–1948). It incorporates the composer's Memorial Room, the Dore Klemenčič-Maj Collection, and the Savinov likovni salon, a receiving art gallery space. Žalec Cultural Institute also bestows the annual Fanny Haussmann Award for poetry.
IRDO Institute
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Horus and Adrastos awards ceremony in 2024.
The IRDO Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility is an organisation dedicated to advancing social responsibility at both the local and global levels. To achieve this goal, it collaborates with local and international experts, organisations, companies and government institutions. It raises awareness about the importance of social responsibility with various campaigns, consulting services, specialised educational programs, diverse publishing projects, and various other activities. The institute bestows two awards: the award Horus for social responsibility and social development and the youth award Adrastos for social responsibility and sustainable development. Since 2006, the institute has also organised an international conference with the same name.
Gregor Podnar Gallery
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Since its establishment in Slovenia in 2003, the Gregor Podnar Gallery has been one of the most internationally vivid Slovenian commercial galleries. A frequent attendee of international art fairs like Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach, Frieze Art Fair London, Fiac Paris, etc., the gallery has brought not only Slovenian artists to greater international recognition but endorsed various artists from the greater Central and Eastern European region as well. In 2007, the gallery moved its main premises to Berlin, where it was based till 2022 when it was relocated to Vienna, Austria.
P74 Centre and Gallery
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Established in 1997 by internationally recognised Slovene artist Tadej Pogačar, the P74 Center and Gallery is an open platform for presentation, promotion and education of contemporary visual, new media and time-based arts. Since 1999 it operates under the P.A.R.A.S.I.T.E. Institute.
For 15 years the P74 Center and Gallery was housed in the dislocated premises of the high school Gimnazija Šentvid on the periphery of Ljubljana and in February 2012 moved to the Šiška Cultural Quarter together with the Kapsula Project Space, previously located in the very centre of Ljubljana.