OpenGround 2016 – A training workshop for artists and curators

OpenGround 2016 is the first pilot workshop in Greece focusing on the professional development of artists and curators aged 23-30. The first edition of OpenGround took place in Athens between October 31st and November 5th, 2016. During a five-day intensive workshop 21 participants from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom attended a series of seminars and lectures by international art professionals. The workshop concluded with a three-day spin-off AtWork Lab under the theme of “HEATWAVE” and followed by a presentation open to the public.
  1. Tandem Europe 2015-17
  2. Community development
  3. Cross-Sector
  4. cultural exchange
  5. Education (formal & non-formal)
  6. Empowerment
  7. Global & Local
  8. Athens
  9. Milan
  10. Community arts
  11. Contemporary arts
  12. Education
  13. Talent development
  14. Visual arts
  15. Audiovisual documentation
  16. Co-creation
  17. Discussion platform
  18. Education
  19. Interview
  20. Knowledge development

Myrto Katsimicha

State of Concept

Athens, Greece

State of Concept is the first non-profit gallery in Athens, Greece founded in 2013 by art critic and curator Iliana Fokianaki. Being a bridge between Athens and the international contemporary art scene it organises exhibitions talks, screenings and workshops for children and is operating as a space for free artist consultation.

myrto.katsimicha@gmail.com

Cristina Perillo

Fondazione lettera27 Onlus

Milan, Italy

lettera27 is a non-profit foundation created in July 2006. Its mission is to support the right to literacy and education, and to promote access to knowledge and information, with a specific focus on Africa and its diaspora. lettera27’s three principal areas of involvement are: Art and culture for social transformation Innovative education Sustainable culture

The connection

"OpenGround 2016 - A training workshop for artists and curators": a connection between Athens (Greece) & Milan (Italy)

The process

OpenGround 2016

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