Conference: From Stage to State - The Role of Art in Shaping Democratic SpacesCo will be held in Kraków, Poland between 9-11 June 2026.
Price: The conference fee is 150 EUR.
*This fee includes access to all conference sessions, the exhibition hall, and networking events, as well as conference materials (name badge, program, and attendee kit). Meals are included, including coffee breaks, lunches, and the conference dinner on 10 June 2026.
-The International Conference on Grassroots Culture, Arts, and Cultural Spaces for Political Participation and Expression in a Resilient Europe brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore the transformative power of grassroots arts and culture in strengthening democracy. Held in the historic city of Kraków, the event offers a vibrant setting for critical reflection, creative dialogue, and collaborative exchange. As part of the Horizon Europe project Democracy in Action, participants will examine how diverse artistic and cultural practices - from activism and civic engagement to digital creativity - can foster inclusion, social cohesion, and democratic resilience. The conference welcomes interdisciplinary contributions employing a range of methodologies and perspectives. By bridging research, practice, and policy, it aims to inspire new collaborations and re-imagine the role of arts and culture in shaping democratic life in Europe and beyond.
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CONFERENCE THEMES
Stream 1: A Time of Anger, a Time of Care. Feminist Artivism in the 21st Century
Stream 2: Nightivism and the Politics of Nightlife
Stream 3: Youth, Democracy, and a Culture of/for Participation
Stream 4: Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Inclusion
Stream 5: Post-digital Practices of Democratic Participation
Stream 6: From Quantitative to Co-Creative Approaches: Exploring Civic Engagement through Artistic Methods