Newsletter
March 2025
Foreground
Materahub Joins the Anna Lindh Foundation Network
Materahub is now part of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) network, a key step in strengthening cultural cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean region. This membership allows us to expand collaborations, support intercultural dialogue, and contribute to the growth of creative industries.
By joining ALF, we reinforce our commitment to cultural exchange and international partnerships. We look forward to new opportunities and shared projects that foster inclusion and creativity.
Blog
Collab4HySustCCI: A Year of Cultural Innovation
For 16 months, Collab4HySustCCI, has fostered collaboration among 15 cultural organizations in Southern-Eastern Europe. Through funding, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing sessions, participants have developed impactful projects addressing social, environmental, and artistic challenges.
The final session in Athens showcased their achievements, reinforcing the power of culture in driving change. This initiative highlights the importance of creative industries in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Media
Introducing Localy Podcast
In this new podcast, listeners can discover the LOCALY project, a 2024 initiative empowering young people in Spain, Greece, Germany, and Italy to drive local environmental change. Youth workers share their experiences, challenges, and successes while working on the ground.
The podcast also explores the role of Climate Emotions in shaping both their actions and the communities they support.
Opportunities
Creative Skills Week 2025: Call for Contributions
The event will take place from 22–26 September, in Prague and online. This is an opportunity to join the global conversation on rethinking how skills are taught, learned, and applied.
Looking proposals for:
- Project presentations (in-person and online)
- Online events (22 or 26 September)
- Topic-specific proposals that address themes such as the digital, green, and social transition, AI & ethics, access to funding, and the role of micro-credentials.
The deadline for submissions is 6 April 2025.
Promoting EU
Promoting Europe is the official Materahub dissemination channel to stay updated on news, communities and opportunities coming from European projects. Read what’s new and follow us to keep in touch.
Expression of Interest in Craftwork4.0All
Are you an emerging craft artist exploring your unique artistic identity? Whether you’re new to the market or transitioning careers, Craftwork4.0All, supported by Creative Europe, is here to help you gain visibility, access valuable resources, and connect with a community of artisans blending tradition and innovation.
