Open Call: Balansekunst and Kunst & Kultur i Balance invites for conferences
16. sep. 2024
Take part in the first Nordic and Baltic networking conference for equality and diversity in the art and culture industries .
We are happy to announce that Balansekunst and Kunst & Kultur i Balance have joined forces for two conferences – in Oslo and Copenhagen. The partnership is about getting the Nordics and Baltics to collaborate, share knowledge and inspire each other in the work towards a more equal and diverse industry.
There is so much experience out there, and we truly believe that there are a lot of experts all over the Nordics and Baltics. The conferences aren’t just about listening to hand-picked experts, but about sharing your knowledge and methods to inspire others. That’s why we do an open call. We want to make sure that everyone is highly invested and are willing to share their knowledge and methods during the conferences.
The conferences will consist of presentations by organisations working with inclusion and diversity on topics like accessibility and diversity recruiting, facilitated group work, networking lunches and a field trip to an organisation who will share their methods for working with inclusion and diversity.
The conferences are set to be:
Oslo: 28th to 29th of November 2024
Copenhagen:16th to 17th of January 2025
Two whole days each:
11 am - 5 pm
9 am - 4 pm
Before applying you need to consider:
Whether or not you are able to cover the travelling cost and accommodation
If you are available and will prioritise the conferences
For the application, we will need: (in English, Norwegian, Danish or Swedish)
Your name, contact information country, and industry
Your professional investment for participating
A specific case that has to do with equality and/or diversity in the cultural industry (this can be a project you’re working on, initiative or network you’re part of, organisation and so on)
Which conferences you would like to participate in (you can add both or one of the two)
We aim to include the full width of the Nordic and Baltic cultural industries. When assessing applications, we will consider:
Geography; with the aim to have a broad representation
Cultural field; with the aim to have all cultural fields representedt
Your motivation to participate
*If you apply you are agreeing that you will participate if chosen.
Attending the conference is free. The participants will, however, have to cover:
Travel and accommodation
Meals, except for lunch both conference days
We will provide you with a detailed programme including guides to hotels, how to get to the venue and so forth. All talks at the conference will be held in English. Group work might also be in English but will be decided internally.
It is also possible to apply for travel refunds from various foundations.We will provide you with a formal invitation, if you wish to apply for travel refund.
All venues are accessible for wheelchair users and are located close to public transport. Talks will be given using a microphone. Hearing loop system will not be available.
Deadline is the 7th of October 2024 at noon (Danish time +1 CEST)
You will get an answer from us on the 14th of October 2024 at the latest
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kunst & Kultur i Balance at:
Nadia Donnerborg // nadia@rosa.org
Sofie Holst Hansen // sofie@tempi.nu
The conferences are organised in collaboration by Balansekunst and Kunst & Kultur i Balance. The conferences are supported by Clara Lachmanns Stiftelse, Koda Kultur, Nordic Culture Fund and Danish Arts Foundation.
Read more about Kunst & Kultur i Balance on their webpage: https://kkib.org/en/what-we-do/
