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Holistic Heritage Podcasts: European Heritage Award for Veit Stoss altarpiece

15 November 2023

‘Holistic Heritage’ brings conversations, opinions and thoughts on heritage from Central and Eastern Europe. Join Dr Katarzyna Jagodzińska, Head of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Krakow, and John Beauchamp from Free Range Productions as they interview heritage leaders and discover the most inspiring projects from across the region. In 2023, the spectacular conservation of the Veit Stoss altar in St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow received the most important European award in the field of cultural and natural heritage – the European Heritage Award | Europa Nostra Award. The altar

Global Call to Put Cultural Heritage, Arts and Creative Sectors at the Heart of Climate Action

10 November 2023

This call delves into the intersection of European Heritage and climate action, highlighting the crucial role of culture, arts, and heritage in addressing environmental challenges. It emphasises the power of tangible and intangible heritage, creative sectors, and traditional knowledge in driving sustainable practices and resilience across various sectors. Central to the narrative is a call for national governments to support a Joint Work on Culture and Climate Action Decision (JWD). This call paved the way for the first ministerial meeting on the topic at COP 28, leading to the Emirates

Decentralising Heritage: How community involvement can reshape Europe’s approach to heritage management

8 November 2023

Discover the transformative potential of a community-driven approach to heritage preservation in Europe. This article delves into the innovative model exemplified by the Skye Ecomuseum in Staffin, Scotland. The museum, managed by the Staffin Community Trust, embodies a shift towards inclusive and collaborative heritage management. By prioritising the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, the community-driven approach aims to address common challenges such as over-tourism and community displacement. The article highlights the dynamic nature of heritage as an asset, emphasising its potential to benefit local communities and vice versa. It

Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Central European heritage seen from Kraków

7 November 2023

‘Holistic Heritage’ brings conversations, opinions and thoughts on heritage from Central and Eastern Europe. Join Dr Katarzyna Jagodzińska, Head of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Krakow, and John Beauchamp from Free Range Productions as they interview heritage leaders and discover the most inspiring projects from across the region. In this episode, we learn about activities of the International Cultural Centre in Kraków which for over thirty years has specialised in the culture and heritage of Central Europe. The International Cultural Centre in Kraków specialises in the culture and heritage

Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Hub for heritage from Central and Eastern Europe

2 November 2023

‘Holistic Heritage’ brings conversations, opinions and thoughts on heritage from Central and Eastern Europe. Join Dr Katarzyna Jagodzińska, Head of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Krakow, and John Beauchamp from Free Range Productions as they interview heritage leaders and discover the most inspiring projects from across the region. The Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków is a newly established outpost of international organisation Europa Nostra, the voice of civil society in the area of heritage, a pan-European federation of organisations involved in the protection, management, and promotion of cultural

The societal value of the arts and culture

1 November 2023

The Arts and Culture are strong agents of change, even more when they are interconnected to the broader concepts of well-being, mental health and inclusion. This policy brief discusses the societal value of the Arts and Culture, their impact on well-being, mental health and inclusion, as well as their role in opening up new policy avenues.The text highlights how these aspects contribute to building a more resilient and fairer Europe. By assessing the societal value of arts and culture, the document emphasises their role in improving mental health and fostering

Compromisso de Impacto Social das Organizações Culturais: Fundamentos, Metodologia e Instrumentos de Apoio

1 November 2023

This Commitment to the Social Impact of Cultural Organisations is a tool (theoretical and practical) to help the management and staff of museums, theatres, libraries, archives, cultural centres and other organisations become increasingly relevant to the communities they serve, promoting more responsible and effective cultural citizenship. This tool will make it possible to self-evaluate the work carried out by institutions and implement strategies that strengthen awareness and the results of their educational mission and social impact. It is a device, a set of documents that help to clarify paradigms and

Museums, Climate and Politics

1 November 2023

NEMO’s new report “Museums, Climate and Politics – Taking political action in the sustainable transition” presents summaries of national sustainability and climate policies in the European Union, highlighting those that offer implications for museums and the wider cultural heritage sector. It includes a step-by-step guide to evaluate institutions’ capacities, communicate with policymakers, and advocate the necessary support for museums’ sustainable transition. This document navigates through the strategic initiatives and goals set forth to safeguard and enhance Europe’s diverse heritage landscape. By identifying key challenges and proposing innovative solutions, the document

El impacto del turismo en el patrimonio cultural inmaterial espacios sociales y rituales

1 November 2023

This text endeavors to explore the intricate relationship between tourism and the evolution of intangible cultural heritage, shedding light on the transformations that occur when these cultural expressions are harnessed as tourist attractions. It initiates by providing a comprehensive understanding of the concept of intangible cultural heritage and its formal institutionalization on the international stage, underscoring the pivotal role played by UNESCO in this process. This initial exploration sets the stage for an in-depth examination of how the recognition of intangible heritage at the global level influences the regulatory landscape

Practitioner’s guide for AV collection holders

27 October 2023

This guide offers a practical tool to help archives and broadcasters with audiovisual (AV) collections to turn their cultural heritage assets into open educational resources. It offers a diverse array of real-world examples from AV cultural heritage institutions, and case studies which span a wide spectrum, showcasing creative solutions, best practices, and lessons learned. This Practitioner’s guide is dedicated to audiovisual collections holders. It means that, if you are a large or a small institution and you have some sort of audiovisual material, this guide is for you. This guide

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Holistic Heritage Podcasts: European Heritage Award for Veit Stoss altarpiece

Global Call to Put Cultural Heritage, Arts and Creative Sectors at the Heart of Climate Action

Decentralising Heritage: How community involvement can reshape Europe’s approach to heritage management

Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Central European heritage seen from Kraków

Holistic Heritage Podcasts: Hub for heritage from Central and Eastern Europe

Museums, Climate and Politics

Practitioner’s guide for AV collection holders

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