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ELIAS 2069
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Located in a nature resort in Southern Slovenia, about 30 km south of Ljubljana, ELIAS 2069 is an institute, a school, an art and research residency space, a stage, and much more. The renovated building, which used to be an old village school, now includes two large apartments, two art studios, a wood workshop and a sauna, while next to it are a playground for children, a permaculture garden, an outdoor resort in the making, a forest being turned into an imaginary labyrinth, and an outdoor stage. The venue offers art and research residencies, courses and workshops in Saphire® dreaming techniques, creative camps in nature for children and youth, and rentals of indoor and outdoor spaces for workshops and public events. Long-term stays at the institute can be arranged through the Workaway or WWOOF Independents communities.
Cultural Society Manifest
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Cultural Society Manifest was established in 2011 and includes members from municipalities of Nova Gorica and Brda. The society actively organises cultural exchanges between Slovenian artists and international cultural institutions. It also prepares curated art exhibitions, often in international venues. It is the organiser of the ART CIRCLE International Visual Arts Festival and the art residency in Šempeter Studio.
Ustvarjalna Evropa v Sloveniji: Gledališče Glej kot prostor za eksperiment, participativne prakse in avtorsko ustvarjanje mladih
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V zaključnem obdobju Ustvarjalne Evrope (2021–2027) in v času, ko se na evropski ravni oblikuje nov program financiranja za kulturne in ustvarjalne sektorje, AgoraEU, je pravi trenutek, da se ozremo nazaj na izkušnje, dosežke in premike, ki jih je mednarodno sodelovanje v evropskih projektih omogočilo slovenskim organizacijam. Ambasadorji Ustvarjalne Evrope, ki prihajajo iz različnih organizacij in ustvarjalnih sektorjev, vendar jim je skupno aktivno udejstvovanje v mednarodnem prostoru, so z nami delili svoje bogate izkušnje in poglede. Raznoliki prispevki osvetljujejo specifične poti organizacij, hkrati pa razodevajo globlje vpoglede v razvoj umetniških praks, institucionalnih modelov in kulturnega ekosistema v Sloveniji.
Z Barbaro Poček in Ingo Remeta smo se pogovarjali o Gledališču Glej kot prostoru za eksperiment, participativne in avtorske prakse z mladimi ter o tem, kako so evropski projekti vplivali na njegovo umetniško, produkcijsko in strateško usmeritev in razvoj. Vabljeni k branju, zapise drugih ambasadorjev pa lahko preberete tukaj.
Lake Shed Museum, Cerknica
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The Lake Shed Museum exhibits an ethnological collection of traditional fishing tackle and accessories, a dug-out boat, several pairs of old wooden skates and implements for cutting up and 'harvesting' ice, together with a collection of literary works, postcards and old records of foreign and domestic experts and researchers of the lake; and a 1:2500 (3m x 5m) model of Lake Cerknica introducing the karstic phenomena of this intermittent lake and showing lake conditions in dry and rainy periods. Visitors can travel by horse and cart to the lake.
Public Institute of Notranjska Regional Park
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The Public Institute of Notranjska Regional Park was established by the Municipality of Cerknica in 2002 to protect, preserve, and research the Notranjska nature park area. The park, covering approximately 222 km², is home to numerous animal and plant species and a wide variety of habitats. Among its most valuable features are Lake Cerknica, the largest intermittent lake in Europe, extensive wetlands, and various Karst habitats such as the picturesque Rakov Škocjan Karst valley. One of the institute’s goals is also to raise awareness of cultural and natural heritage conservation. To this end, visitors can explore the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica or the Museum of Lake Cerknica and take part in a wide range of educational and recreational activities.
BOB Institute
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BOB Institute is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2007, dedicated to educational and cultural activities that empower young people to reach their full potential. Grounded in the concepts of emancipatory and transformational learning, and guided by the core 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 empower migrant communities, raise awareness of climate justice, train educators to use theatre methods to address pressing topics, and more. The Institute also operates Youth Center Bob and the LivadaLAB community space. In addition, it organises the annual youth festival NEXTival.
Institute of Culture and Memory Studies
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The Institute of Culture and Memory Studies at the Scientific Research Centre (ZRC SAZU), established in 2008, investigates various forms of memory practices related to events that profoundly marked Slovenia and South-East Europe in the twentieth century. Its researchers focus on the multi-layered phenomenon of memory, its social role and political relevance, and its relationship with collective visions of the future. Since 2011, the institute has published the book series Cultural Memory, which presents original scientific literature in this dynamic field. The institute also plays a key role in promoting structural changes in the Slovenian scientific sector towards gender equality and equal opportunities for all.
ID20 Institute
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The ID20 Institute is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 2012 in Idrija, where the world’s second largest mercury mine once operated. Today, the town, with its rich mining heritage, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ID20’s mission is to preserve and develop cultural heritage, particularly in peripheral and rural areas. Through innovative, award-winning approaches, ID20 integrates social entrepreneurship, youth work, marketing, architecture, and community building into the heritage sector. ID20 works closely with initiatives promoting Idrija miners houses, žlikrofi typical dish, and industrial culture.
Creative Europe in Slovenia: Glej Theatre as a Space for Experimentation, Participatory Practices, and Devised Theatre by Young People
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In the final period of Creative Europe (2021–2027), as the new funding programme for the cultural and creative sectors – AgoraEU – is being shaped at the European level, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the experiences, achievements, and shifts that international collaboration in European projects has brought to Slovenian organisations. The Creative Europe Ambassadors, coming from various organisations and creative sectors but united by their commitment to active engagement in the international arena, have generously shared their extensive experience and perspectives. These varied contributions highlight the specific trajectories of individual organisations while also offering deeper insights into the development of artistic practices, institutional models, and the cultural ecosystem in Slovenia.
We spoke with Barbara Poček and Inga Remeta about Glej Theatre as a space for experimentation, participatory practices, and devised theatre by young people, and the way in which European projects have influenced Glej’s artistic, production, and strategic orientation and development. We invite you to read on; contributions from other ambassadors are available here.
Trajna Association
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Trajna society operates at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and ecology. Its work focuses on regenerating urban nature, co-creating urban biodiversity, and strengthening ecological literacy within local communities and cultural practices.
The society is best known for curating the Creative Laboratory Krater, established on a rewilded former construction site in Ljubljana. The space hosts events including discussions, workshops, and experimental art projects. Trajna also promotes the creative reuse of invasive plant species, transforming them into materials such as Notweed paper and DIY furniture.