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  • Learning Kit on Fundraising for Heritage Civil Society Organisations

    This learning kit offers a basic understanding of fundraising as the process of gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Fundraising is treated in a twofold manner – as activities, methods, and strategies that help organisations acquire critical funding, while at the same time raising awareness of certain heritage-related issues or causes. The publication brings inspiring cases from civil society organisations across Europe that go beyond the ‘best practices’ of big actors. It presents the diversity of scope,

    Learning Kit on Citizen Engagement & Education

    Recognising both the need for and challenges of citizen engagement and education, this learning kit aims to offer basic concepts, inspiring methods, and specific examples for thinking about and practising engagement and education in heritage. The first part of the publication is more conceptual, aiming to create a better understanding of historical, political, and practical issues involved in citizen engagement and education. It points to some policy trends and challenges in implementing participatory projects. It also offers a broader view of the most recent theories of learning and education and

    Byzantine and Post-Byzantine monuments, Awards Europa Nostra 1978-2018

    In this book, the Thessaloniki branch of ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage, presents the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments which have received awards from Europa Nostra from 1978 to 2018, for the high quality of their conservation, restoration, and enhancement. It includes 22 Byzantine monuments and ensembles in Greece, the Balkans, the greater Eastern Mediterranean region and Europe, monuments which present affinities in Byzantine art and architecture and are evidence of the diffusion of Byzantine culture across a large geographic area. The content of the posters

    Βυζαντινά και Μεταβυζαντινά Μνημεία. Βραβεία EUROPA NOSTRA 1978-2018

    In this book, the Thessaloniki branch of ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage, presents the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments which have received awards from Europa Nostra from 1978 to 2018, for the high quality of their conservation, restoration, and enhancement. It includes 22 Byzantine monuments and ensembles in Greece, the Balkans, the greater Eastern Mediterranean region and Europe, monuments which present affinities in Byzantine art and architecture and are evidence of the diffusion of Byzantine culture across a large geographic area. The content of the posters

    Além do Físico: Barreiras à Participação Cultural Um périplo pelas Comunidades Intermunicipais de Portugal

    In 2017, Acesso Cultura, with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, organised the “Beyond the Physical: Barriers to Cultural Participation” conferences in all of the country’s Intermunicipal Communities (21) and in the Autonomous Regions (2). This report proposes to create a record of what was learnt and what the participants shared with the two entities – through surveys and evaluation forms, but also in the discussion that took place during the conferences themselves. This data is complemented by six interviews with those responsible for the projects being developed in

    As competências museológicas do conservador- restaurador: os anseios da legislação portuguesa de 1980 e o desejo europeu do século XXI

    The insights presented in this paper are based on the reflections of conservator-restorers and members of the Associação Profissional de Conservadores-Restauradores de Portugal ARP, offering valuable perspectives on the current landscape of the heritage sector and the necessary steps for its sustainable development. More specifically, the paper delves into the current European proposals in the cultural heritage sector and their implications for Conservation and Restoration and emphasises the significance of professional profiles for individuals working closely with cultural heritage, particularly in museums. The text highlights the necessity for a well-defined

    Erfgoeddatabanken (Heritage Databases of the Department of Culture, Youth and Media of the Flemish Community)

    The process of the decentralisation of competences significantly empowered local communities in Belgium by shifting cultural responsibilities from the provinces to the Flemish Community and local councils. This move placed heritage database management under the Department of Culture, Youth, and Media’s Safeguarding and Management section, thus enhancing local engagement in preserving and showcasing Flemish movable heritage. The Heritage Databases initiative has further allowed cultural heritage organisations within the Flemish Community to more effectively fulfil their roles in protecting and digitising Flemish cultural heritage, meeting the needs of their stakeholders more

    Memory from the Avenues. A collaborative strategy towards local history and heritage

    The article discusses the “Memória das Avenidas” project in Lisbon, which focuses on collecting oral testimonies and memorabilia to gain insights into the historical development of the city. The project involves various collaborators, including citizens, NGOs, and local institutions, who work together to raise awareness of the local heritage. By centering on individual life stories related to the urban area, the project aims to understand the significance of these contributions in shaping the collective narrative. One of the key aspects highlighted is the importance of protecting narrators’ privacy and integrity

    Uloga interpretacije u promociji arheološkog nasleđa Srbije

    This insightful analysis explores the most significant aspects of Serbia’s tourist attractions, focusing on cultural and historical heritage sites such as archaeological sites, medieval monasteries, and fortified cities. Key archaeological sites, including Sirmium, Viminacium, the Tabula Traiana, and Trajan’s Bridge, are highlighted for their immense potential in attracting tourists. These sites form part of the “Roman Emperors Route,” a cultural pathway that takes travellers through the historical era when the Danube served as the eastern border of the Roman Empire. The authors address several issues related to the presentation and

    Domenico Scarlatti e Il Teatro Musicale: Una Produzione Negletta

    The paper “Domenico Scarlatti e Il Teatro Musicale: Una Produzione Negletta” sheds light on the overlooked vocal and theatrical production of Domenico Scarlatti, known primarily for his harpsichord sonatas composed in Portugal and Spain between 1720 and 1757. Recent reevaluation has brought attention to Scarlatti’s lesser-known vocal and theatrical works. The text discusses Scarlatti’s early career in Rome, where he initially assisted his father in ecclesiastical chapels before seizing an opportunity to showcase his talents as a theatrical composer in the service of Queen Maria Casimira of Poland in exile

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