The CITIZEN ARCHIVE PLATFORM (CAP) aims to submit all kinds of data-based objects such as images, video, audio files and texts. They will be stored by museums and archives and then integrated in a professional non-profit archival system. As an innovative digital toolset is directly related to citizens’ participation.
To date, citizens, artists and citizen movements have no chance to archive their personal data without the big data companies. The local museums and archives involved in this project will empower them and will then build up the basic and secured infrastructure in cooperation with the participants to overcome this fault.
This new infrastructure for our citizens is also crucial, when it comes to new forms of contemporary collecting. The greatest challenge – also in view of the ‘participatory turn’ in archiving and museum collecting – is therefore the development of a scalable, flexible and easy-to-use collaborative tool that enables private individuals to submit records into archival, libraries and/or museums. To follow this idea, we developed and distributed a public digital platform for all people in the cities of the project partners to submit born digitals, hybrid and (digitized) analogue objects. The process of curation by the liable institution (appraisal) is important to make the suggested data hand able for the collecting institutions.
Of course the submitted data will be secured under national archival law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – all data processing (CAP, digital archive/repositories, archive/museum information systems etc.) will run on top data security systems.
Unfortunately… or rather, fortunately. Because otherwise, the world would be very boring. Who enjoys going to the cinema after a spoiler alert?
Futures literacy is not about predicting the future; rather, it is about exploring possible futures and consciously choosing paths toward desirable directions. It is about foresight regarding what is possible, not about making predictions.
We are aware that some things are beyond our control. It is about exploring possibilities and thus thinking ahead. This kind of thinking helps us seize emerging opportunities and makes us more resilient to risks. With this type of strategic foresight, we are well-prepared: we can begin to actively shape and take action.
FUTURES LITERACY ONLINE WORKSHOP(TRAINING)
The online workshop consists of 5 sessions in 5 consecutive weeks 3 hours per week in English language
Dates
2 options depending on participants’ preferences THU, January 9, 2025 – February 6, 2025 (for afternoon sessions) SAT, January 11, 2025 – February 8, 2025 (for morning sessions)
Participation Fee
EUR 100.- incl. VAT for 15 hours certified training course
Training includes
– Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical sessions – Diverse Techniques: Explore various techniques – Networking Opportunities: Connect with others, share ideas, and collaborate – Expert Guidance: Receive personalised feedback and mentorship
All online workshop participants will get certification from the DIALOG CITY PROJECT with the signature and logo of the UNESCO Chair on Visual Anticipation and Futures Literacy towards Visual Literacy, plus access to Futures Literacy toolkit.
ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Participants certified after the online workshop will get the opportunity to facilitate and conduct a FUTURES LITERACY workshop in Greece, Italy, France, Germany, or Austria between April and September 2025.
Participants who wish to conduct a face-to-face workshop on Futures Literacy must be able to travel to or within Greece, Italy, France, Germany, or Austria. Workshops will be organised by DIALOG CITY in early 2025 only after the online training.
Fluency in Greek, Italian, French, or German is required for this second phase of the training.
IN A NUTSHELL
TIMELINE FOR APPLICANTS
Application due November 8, 2024
Announcement of the Final Selection December 4, 2024
Start date of WorkshopJanuary 9 or 11, 2025 *
End date of the Workshop February 6 or 8, 2025 *
*depending on the participants’ preferences
Futures Literacy Workshops as an Advanced Training Opportunity with citizens, stakeholders or decision makers between April 2025 to September 2025
WHO CAN APPLY
Artists and Cultural Practitioners of all levels (from beginners to advanced) from all artistic disciplines (e.g., visual arts, writing, performance, new media, etc.) and other creative practices including, but not limited to, design, architecture, and education.
We strongly encourage applicants with participatory / socially engaged art practices.
Artist and Cultural Practitioners of all nationalities can apply, but they must reside in the European Union or in one of the accession countries.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application by filling out our Typeform here.
Please note:
Your application must include a brief portfolio showcasing your recent work that actively involves community participation and has a civic engagement target with a focus on benefiting and engaging citizens.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your artistic skills! Apply now and take the next step in your artistic journey!
