After a widespread open call across Europe to search for Changemakers, 52 young artists and student artists aged 18-30, have been selected to use art and culture as tools to mobilise citizens across 14 countries to participate in the 2024 European Parliamentary Elections.
The diverse group of Changemakers, among which are also three young artists from Slovenia, have an average age of 26, and represent countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. The Changemakers encompass a wide range of artistic disciplines, from visual designers to a large number of dance and choreography applicants, as well as a mix of musicians and composers, representing both contemporary and classical ends of the spectrum. In addition, a part of the Changemakers have a background in theatre and dramaturgy, film, cinematography, photography and videography.
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In February 2024, these Changemakers will all travel to Belgium to participate in the Changemakers’ Playground Camp, a one-week training programme focusing on artivism, campaigning and the use of artistic expression as a political language. The Playground Camp will be facilitated by Artivist Network, a collective of arts activists and facilitators.
