[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On October 22\u201323, the Lithuanian Cultural Residency Forum \u201cBetween Spaces: Dialogues on Residencies,\u201d which brought together directors of cultural and artistic residencies, curators, artists, and representatives of the cultural and creative industries from Lithuania and abroad. The event addressed the role of residencies in the cultural landscape, the value they create, funding opportunities, and prospects for international collaboration.<\/p>\n
The forum was opened by Dr. Laura \u0160imkevi\u010d\u0117, director of the Ieva Simonaityt\u0117 Public Library in Klaip\u0117da County, and Edita Lubickait\u0117, director of the \u201cAgila\u201d Culture and Tourism Information Center in Nida. The attendees were also greeted by Tomas Juo\u010dys, Deputy Minister of Culture, and Darius Jasaitis, Mayor of Neringa Municipality.<\/p>\n
One of the main topics of the forum was the role of artist residencies in strengthening societal resilience. The discussion, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and moderated by place-making expert Eugenijus Kaminskis, featured Nar\u016bnas Lendraitis, deputy mayor of Neringa Municipality; Ambassador Audra Plepyt\u0117; artist and Gediminas Urbonas, a professor at MIT, and Tomas \u010ceponis, a representative of the Strategic Communications Department of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The discussion explored how culture and artist residencies can strengthen social bonds, trust, and resilience to information threats. The relationship between creative freedom and security needs was also discussed.<\/p>\n
Another section of the forum focused on the development and funding of residency programs. Edita Sabalionyt\u0117, director of the National Association of Creative and Cultural Industries, spoke about the value created by residencies and the importance of professional connections and long-term partnerships. Kristina Ma\u017eeikait\u0117, Chair of the Lithuanian Council for Culture, presented the council\u2019s contribution to the development of the residency system.<\/p>\n
Kamil\u0117 \u010celutkait\u0117, head of the EU\u2019s \u201cCreative Europe\u201d program office in Lithuania, discussed funding opportunities and future prospects. She was joined in the discussion by Edita Lubickait\u0117, director of \u201cAgila,\u201d and Viktorija \u0160iaulyt\u0117, director of \u201cRupert,\u201d an art residency and education center. R\u016bta Nanartavi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, head of the International Programs Department at the Lithuanian Culture Institute, presented the institute\u2019s Residency Program and the opportunities it offers to Lithuanian artists.<\/p>\n
The forum\u2019s program also included creative activities. The International Center for Translators and Writers hosted a workshop titled \u201cMusical Postcards from the Curonian Spit\u201d with the performer Ingaja, while the Nida Art Colony presented its activities and creative directions.<\/p>\n
The event provided an opportunity for the cultural residency community to meet, share experiences, and discuss common challenges as well as opportunities for new partnerships.<\/p>\n
The forum was organized by the International Center for Translators and Writers (TVRC) at the Ieva Simonaityt\u0117 Public Library in Klaip\u0117da County, in collaboration with the \u201cAgila\u201d Culture and Tourism Information Center in Nida.<\/p>\n
Organized by: the International Center for Translators and Writers (TVRC) at the Ieva Simonaityt\u0117 Public Library of Klaip\u0117da County and the \u201cAgila\u201d Culture and Tourism Information Center in Nida.<\/p>\n
Funded by: the Lithuanian Council for Culture.
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