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The role of art in supporting mental health
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…
Romania at the Venice Biennale
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.…
Culture Next in Larnaka: shaping the future of European culture
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…
Guided Tour as part of Programul de Artă Contemporană BT
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…
Arts in hospitals: from one-off initiatives to long-term impact
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…
Cluj Cultural Center enters its tenth year: retrospective, new members, and an open debate on the future of culture
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…
Unschool of Curating #8
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…
Take a closer look or, rather, let yourself be guided.
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…
Open Projects Day
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…
What role does Culture Play in a Europe Reimagining its political and budgetary priorities?
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…
Cluj Cultural Centre Granted UNESCO Observer Status
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…
Cluj Cultural Centre is the host organization for EUROPE DIRECT Cluj
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…
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143 member organizations
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98 Members
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Business
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52 member schools
39 European cities as members
60 international institutions
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