The Cluj Cultural Centre (CCC) has officially been granted UNESCO observer status, a role held by only a select number of civil society organizations worldwide. This status allows the CCC to participate in the Conferences of Parties and intergovernmental committees of UNESCO Conventions, contributing field-based expertise and grassroots perspectives to the discussions held by UNESCO […]
Starting this year, the Cluj Cultural Centre (CCC) has become the host organization for the EUROPE DIRECT Cluj information center for the 2026–2030 mandate. This partnership reinforces the CCC’s role as a vital platform for civic and cultural dialogue at both the local and European levels. In its capacity as host, the CCC provides the
This spring, the Cluj Cultural Centre (CCC) is hosting a new edition of Open Projects Day. The event is designed for cultural sector professionals and anyone interested in the organization’s work, providing a platform to showcase upcoming initiatives and collaboration opportunities for the year ahead. Open Projects Day will take place on March 26, starting
The “Cluj for Youth: Reality Check” event brought together representatives from eight organizations, local youth, and public institution officials to evaluate the progress of youth involvement—moving from the initial consultation phase to direct participation in local decision-making. The gathering fostered a practical dialogue on current mechanisms and the barriers preventing an effective model of collaborative
The pilot edition of the Cultura Face Bine Fund has announced its winners.. Following a thorough evaluation of the 64 applications received, the Cultura Face Bine board has selected the projects that will receive micro-grants of €2,000 each. These grants are designed to ensure the continuity of essential “grassroots” cultural initiatives throughout Romania. Organizations and
The Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences (FSPAC) at Babeș-Bolyai University, in partnership with the Cluj Cultural Centre (CCC), is proud to announce the official launch of the Centre for Culture, Health and Social Well-Being Romania. The inauguration event, held on Friday, January 30, 2026, brought together prominent figures from academia, the cultural sector,
Starting January 8, the public is invited to visit the exhibition “Shadows of the Landscape” by Portuguese artist Ânia Pais, open until January 31, 2026. The latest Culture Next Conference, held in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, brought together city representatives, cultural networks, and experts from both within and outside the network (including Australia and Japan). The discussions
Starting January 8, the public is invited to visit the exhibition “Shadows of the Landscape” by Portuguese artist Ânia Pais, open until January 31, 2026. Through Shadows of the Landscape, Ânia explores the relationship between landscape, memory, and identity, creating a sensitive dialogue between art, nature, and the body. More information about the exhibition and
Between 21–25 July 2025, Cluj-Napoca became a hub for interdisciplinary exchange and experimentation, hosting the Studiotopia International Pop-up Lab, an intensive summer school that brought together art, science and education to explore sustainable urban futures. The program gathered 20 young participants from Romania and across Europe, who spent five days working collaboratively on creative and
Contemporar is preparing for the following exhibitions that will be open to the public from February 19 to March 14, 2025 – “La Bine and La Rău / Through Thick and Thin” (organized by MATCA artspace) and “Run Artist Run” (organized by Lateral ArtSpace). The opening of the two exhibitions will take place on Wednesday,