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Description
When ContempArt helps Social! is a cultural and social project organized by Semper Musica Association Romania in partnership with ZEBEL DESIGN FISHBAIN, a cultural Norwegian company, which will mobilize 15 contemporary art artists from Romania and Norway in designing 15 contemporary art creations which will be promoted through 15 contemporary art public events organized in both countries, an occasion for 3000 Romanians and Norwegians to understand important social aspects related to THE LIFE WITH HIV IN ROMANIA! And THE LIFE WITH HIV IN NORWAY! Therefore, the project puts together the Romanian and Norwegian contemporary art with one of the most discriminated social groups, at least in Romania, and wishes that through art to increase the level of social inclusion in their own communities from Romania and Norway of the people living with HIV. Also, the project wishes to increase the access to culture for the citizens of both countries, this being achieved through the 15 contemporary art public events organized in Romania and Norway, but also through the cultural entrepreneurship and cultural communicator courses the five employees in the project, Romanians and Norwegians, will follow.
Summary of project results
During the implementation a call for artists was organized both in Romania and in Norway. The selected artists created 15 contemporary art creations, which were promoted through an online launch event. The creations were included in a virtual gallery and are available to the general public. Interviews were conducted with artists from Romania and Norway regarding their involvement in the project and the developed art creations. At the same time, an online platform was created regarding employment opportunities for contemporary artists in the social field.
Summary of bilateral results
The project partner was involved in conducting the call for artists from Norway. The partner carried out the selection of the 5 Norwegian artists and arranged for the transport of the contemporary art creations to Romania. The partner interviewed the Norwegian artists but also a number of Norwegian citizens in order to asses the artistic creations impact. The Norwegian partner attended the online progress and outcome briefing events. For the online platform developed within the project, the partner collected information about the 5 Norwegian artists.