Integrating cultural activities into daily routines, alongside physical exercise and a balanced diet, has a proven positive impact on mental well-being. Research shows that art helps reduce anxiety and social isolation by providing a necessary space for connection, expression, and emotional support. These benefits were recently explored during the international webinar The role of creative […]
The exhibition “Black Seas – Scores for the Sonic Eye,” representing Romania at this year’s Venice Biennale, has officially opened. The project is curated by Corina Oprea and Diana Marincu. Once again, we are among the educational partners of the national pavilion, continuing our support for the presence of Romanian contemporary art on the international
From May 6 to 8, 2026, the 16th Culture Next Conference in Larnaka, Cyprus, brought together representatives from 50 European cities under the theme “Culture for CCS – Empowering the Cultural & Creative Sectors.” The event served as a vital platform for aligning local cultural strategies with European goals for resilience and social responsibility. Ștefan
On May 19, Contemporar invites you to a new guided tour of the exhibition featuring the works selected for Programul de Artă Contemporană BT 2025. This time, the exhibition tour will also include encounters with some of the artists whose works are featured in the exhibition, offering visitors the opportunity to discover, directly from their
What does it take for initiatives aimed at improving patient wellbeing and supporting healthcare communities to have a lasting presence in the system? Last week, Cluj Cultural Centre and the Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences (FSPAC), through the newly established Centre for Culture, Health and Social Wellbeing Romania, brought together researchers, cultural sector
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania in Cluj-Napoca hosted the General Assembly of the Cluj Cultural Center (CCC) members. The meeting brought together representatives from the cultural, academic, and administrative sectors to mark a symbolic milestone: the organization’s 10th anniversary. The event was opened by Tudor Sălăgean, Manager of the Ethnographic
Art Encounters Foundation (Timișoara) and Cluj Cultural Centre (Cluj-Napoca) are launching the open call for the Unschool of Curating, taking place in Timișoara and Cluj, Romania between 19 – 26 June, 2026. The programme — developed collaboratively by the two organizations — aims to strengthen curatorial networks in Romania and internationally. The Unschool of Curating focuses on informal methodologies, alternative pedagogies,
On April 9, Contemporar invites you to a guided tour of the exhibition featuring works selected in the BT Contemporary Art Programme, led by Sergiu Man, PhD researcher and curator at Babeș-Bolyai University. The exhibition brings together 15 works by local artists and explores the relationship between image, memory and personal experience. Beyond differences in
The recent Open Projects Day brought together member organizations from the Cluj Cultural Centre (CCC) community, as well as cultural operators interested in forging new partnerships. The event served as a platform to showcase ongoing initiatives and explore ways for organizations to get involved in the network’s projects. Participants reviewed the recurring opportunities provided by
Yesterday in Brussels, we attended the Culture Deal conference, where discussions centered on the EU budget, European strategic priorities, and the role of the Culture Compass for Europe in strengthening democracy and European identity. The event, organized by Culture Action Europe, brought together cultural sector professionals, civil society representatives, Members of the European Parliament, and