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Thematic working group #YOUTH

We invite you to a workshop within the Culture Next Thematic Working Group on YOUTH. We will explore the topic of youth engagement in culture from an international perspective.

Culture Next Mobilities: Budějovice in Dublin, Summer 2024

In July of this year, as part of the preparations for the European Capital of Culture 2028, we traveled from České Budějovice to Dublin for inspiration.

BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF MUSIC

On September 25, the first meeting of stakeholders in the independent music scene of the South Bohemian Region—musicians and promoters—took place as part of the project Beyond the Boundaries of Music - Crossing Borders in Music.

Open Season: For a More Accessible Culture for All

One of the goals of the European Capital of Culture is to promote more accessible culture. We kicked off our journey towards achieving this last week with the Open Season project. This initiative focuses on removing barriers in culture and the arts.

ECHOES OF THE SKATEHOLDERS FORUM

After the successful first edition of the international Skateholders Forum festival, we are bringing you its echoes, this time focusing on the local scene. Come and join us for an afternoon and evening dedicated to skateboarding and the independent music scene.

CALL - Artist Residency in Lublin

The CreArt 3.0 network, of which České Budějovice is a part as the European Capital of Culture 2028, has announced a new call!

Lecture Series: Women in Art

The lecture series Women in Art is dedicated to the transformations in the history of European art from antiquity to the twentieth century, viewed from a female perspective.

The trip of Ars Biologica project partners to the prestigious Ars Electronica festival in Linz, Austria.

On Friday, September 6, 2024, a one-day trip of the Ars Biologica project partners took place to the prestigious Ars Electronica festival in Linz, Austria.

KAFKAESQUE SOUTH BOHEMIA

We warmly invite you to Kafkaesque South Bohemia: International Literary Symposium! On the occasion of this year's 100th Kafka anniversary, a professional and cultural program will be held focusing on the circle of German-language Prague authors around Franz Kafka. Through expert lectures and an accompanying cultural program, we will explore the significance of South Bohemia for their lives and works. All contributions will be simultaneously interpreted (Czech-German).

We are looking for a Marketing Manager for EHMK 2028!

We are looking for a new Marketing Manager to lead the creation and development of the brand for České Budějovice - European Capital of Culture 2028. Are you seeking new opportunities and not afraid of challenges? We will put you at the forefront of the marketing department for one of the largest cultural projects in the Czech Republic.

KUL.TURISTA presents supported community projects in 2024

The Kul.turista project has been enabling all city residents to participate in the EHMK program for the third year. By supporting cultural, social, creative, and artistic activities of the residents themselves and initiating community and neighborhood events, it expands and makes cultural offerings more accessible beyond the city center and into the more peripheral areas

Open Season: On Accessibility in Culture

In September, we are organizing the first edition of the Open Season project, which focuses on accessibility in culture. We will address the barriers faced by people with disabilities—whether in cultural buildings, outdoor venues where cultural events take place, during cultural programs, or in the communication of our organizations. We will present plans to make culture more accessible and take the first steps toward achieving this goal.