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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 7h

There's still time to apply for our 2025 editorial grants programme! It's dedicated to stories from seven specific European countries - Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Luxembourg & Malta. Apply by 17 October! #Funding #DigitalStorytelling bit.ly/3Vv0Pmw

Apply for a 2025 Europeana Editorial Grant | Europeana PRO

In 2025, our editorial grants programme is dedicated to stories from seven specific European countries. Read on to find out more and learn how to apply.

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 12h

Sun Ra was an avant-garde jazz musician pioneering Afrofuturism - before the term was even coined.

Discover how a chance encounter with his work led Marijke Everts (artist name Efua Meori) on a musical and artistic journey exploring Afrofuturism in jazz and collage ➡️ bit.ly/4nH6a6Y

Space travels with Sun Ra - Exploring Afrofuturism in jazz and collage

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 1d

The story of Girona is the story of its walls - built in Roman times, altered in the Middle Ages, and demolished in the 19th century. Now the walls are being virtually reconstructed in #3D by the #EUreka3DXR project. Find out more 🔨 bit.ly/3IwFXZt

The historical walls of Girona - How the rise and fall of historical walls shaped a city

The story of Girona is the story of its walls - built in Roman times, altered in the Middle Ages, and demolished in the 19th and 20th centuries. Now the walls are being virtually reconstructed in 3D b...

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 2d

This October, join us to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with content that honours Black heritage, culture and contributions across the world.

Discover the rich and diverse histories of Black people in Europe and beyond through compelling stories and curated collections ➡️ bit.ly/4gV26xn

Illustration of a woman with art tools, a pencil, palette, and camera.

Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 2d

Discover the story of the Beliczay family: over 200 years of baking gingerbread through floods, wars and change. A rich read from our Online Creative Residency programme!

bit.ly/46VPiDl #FoodHeritage #DigitalStorytelling

Gingerbread - the art of resilience - How a Hungarian family business has adapted to a changing world for over 200 years

The Beliczay family's story is about more than gingerbread. It is about resilience, innovation and heart. For over 200 years, through floods, revolution, war and political upheaval, the family adapted...

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a university student or creative interested in #DigitalCulturalHeritage? Check out this in person hackathon at Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano!

📅 Deadline for applications - 8 October
📅 Hackathon date - 25 October
🔗 pro.europeana.eu/event/beyond...

Beyond Borders Hackathon | Europeana PRO

Are you a university student or digital creative interested in digital cultural heritage? Join this in person hackathon at Università della Svizzera italiana…

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 6d

Explore more of Larsson's watercolours on Europeana.eu 🎨 www.europeana.eu/collections/...

Carl Larsson

Swedish painter (1853-1919)

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 6d

It's time for #OnlineArtExchange with @artukdotorg.bsky.social!

For the theme 'celebrations & unveilings' we've chosen Carl Larsson's 'A day of celebration' (Nationalmuseum Sweden), showing the Larsson children dressed up to celebrate the maid Emma on her name day🥳

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Children and adults in festive costumes gather inside a decorated wooden room, some holding garlands.

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 7d

The launch of #GIFITUP2025 is also the perfect chance to share the digital animations from our Online Creative Residency! Check out the stories animating the food paintings of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, oysters and Dutch kitchens ➡️ bit.ly/48aBTsb

Art in education, oysters and Dutch kitchens - Digital animations of food stories from Europeana's Online Creative Residency

Europeana's Online Creative Residency brings people who want to gain storytelling skills in a professional setting together with mentors in a range of formats. The theme for 2025 is food. Here are our...

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 7d

It’s October, which means it’s time for #GIFITUP2025, our annual GIF making contest! Discover heritage collections, boost your creativity, learn new skills & win prizes.

GIF IT UP runs from now until the end of October. This year's theme is food - we can’t wait to see your entries! gifitup.net/en/

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 8d

Impressionism revolutionised the way we see the world: light, colour, specific moments. But alongside landscapes and urban scenes, there is a more ‘earthly’ element that runs through many paintings: food.

@michaelcultureasso.bsky.social explores 👉 bit.ly/42fqjIu

Food in Impressionist painting - The impression of a meal

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 9d

Discover how Greek spoon sweets and Croatian corn customs tell stories of memory, community and culture in these inspiring stories from the social media strand of our Online Creative Residency! bit.ly/3VW9zCJ #FoodHeritage #DigitalStorytelling

Greek sweets and Croatian corn - Social media stories of food from Europeana's Online Creative Residency

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 13d

If you like this image, you're in luck - we have a whole exhibition which shares 'The beaver's journey' - the story of how a small town in Norway contributed to the return of the European beaver in Scandinavia and beyond.

Explore it here! 🦫 bit.ly/3fU5nj0

The Beaver’s Journey

Follow the European beaver on its journey to from Norway to Sweden in 1922.

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 13d

We are excited to be taking part in our first Bluesky #OnlineArtExchange with @artukdotorg.bsky.social on the theme 'animals'!

We've chosen this print of two hardworking beavers from the @rijksmuseum.bsky.social collections 🦫 www.europeana.eu/item/90402/R...

Two beavers on a riverside. One is chewing a branch while the other looks around. They are surrounded by trees and greenery.

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 14d

How can creatives and #CulturalHeritage institutions collaborate to reuse audiovisual heritage? Discover some answers in our upcoming webinar!

🎬 Archive on screen: opening up heritage material to creative reuse in film and media
📅 8 October 2025 | 🕑 2 - 3pm CEST | 💻 Online
🔗 bit.ly/4nty5Hh

Archive on screen: opening up heritage material to creative reuse in film and media | Europeana PRO

This event - organised by Europeana Foundation and EUscreen - is the second of a webinar series exploring how creatives and cultural heritage institutions co…

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 15d

#CulturalHeritage is evolving. The RECHARGE project shows how participatory business models help institutions across Europe become more sustainable, build inclusive governance and co-create with communities, offering a roadmap for a more resilient and connected sector ➡️ bit.ly/4gxnhFi

Introducing the RECHARGE Policy Recommendations for a sustainable cultural sector | Europeana PRO

Cultural heritage is evolving. The RECHARGE project shows how participatory business models can help institutions across Europe become more sustainable, buil…

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Time Machine @timemachine.eu · 23d

🌍Put your organisation on the EU #MetaHeritage Map!

We are happy to invite you to join MetaHeritage, a pioneering European initiative that promotes sustainable heritage development through digital innovation and cross-regional collaboration.

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European Heritage Hub @eurheritagehub.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Our upcoming “Heritage Matters for Europe’s Cities & Citizens” Forum is a call to embed heritage in democracy, civic life & cultural rights.

Join the conversation on 14 October in Brussels!

Discover the programme & register: registration.europanostra.org

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 16d

Looking to explore #CulturalHeritage or make space for creativity?

💡 Join the Europeana Writers’ Room! Use Europeana’s collections as prompts, try fun exercises and share in a friendly space.
📅 First Wed of every month, next session 1 Oct
✍ All levels welcome
🔗 bit.ly/4mtqVC9

Europeana Writers’ Room - monthly creative writing workshops | Europeana PRO

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an hour dedicated to writing and creativity. We’ll use collections available on Europeana.eu to inspire you,…

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Internet Archive Europe @internetarchive.eu · 20d

In an era where websites disappear and change at a rapid pace, safeguarding our digital cultural heritage has never been more urgent. We had a great event yesterday at @kb.nl in the Hague and many thanks to Sebastian of @europeana.bsky.social for sharing his beautiful photos of the afternoon.

Preserving Digital Sovereignty: Marleen Stikker & Brewster Kahle at the KB

In an era where websites disappear and change at a rapid pace, safeguarding our digital cultural heritage has never been more urgent. On Wednesday 17 September 2025, the KB – National Library of the N...

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 22d

You can also read the Europeana 2025 Policy Forum call to action in English here ➡️ bit.ly/4kYYUkw

Europeana 2025 Policy Forum Call to Action - ‘Ready for the future: Building preparedness in digital cultural heritage’ | Europeana PRO

The Europeana 2025 Policy Forum culminated in a Call to Action which outlines five guiding principles and proposes five concrete actions aimed at fostering a…

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 22d

#Europeana2025 Policy Forum zakończyło się publikacją Wezwania do działania (Call to action)– dokumentu, który przedstawia kluczowe zasady oraz konkretne działania na rzecz budowy bezpieczniejszego, bardziej elastycznego i odpornego ekosystemu cyfrowego. Przeczytaj pełną treść tu bit.ly/46nP8mC

Europeana 2025 Wezwanie do działania - Przygotowani na przyszłość: budowanie odporności cyfrowego dziedzictwa kultury | Europeana PRO

Europeana 2025 Wezwanie do działania - Przygotowani na przyszłość: budowanie odporności cyfrowego dziedzictwa kultury.

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Time Machine @timemachine.eu · 22d

⏳ Don't miss out and apply for @europeana.bsky.social Network Association Cross-Community Workshop on Culture for #AI, taking place in Copenhagen from 27–28 October, with our partner, @beeldengeluid.bsky.social!

📅 Application deadline: 18 September⏳

👇Apply through the link below!
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Europeana Network Association Cross-Community Workshop on Culture for AI | Europeana PRO

This workshop invites 30 Members of the Europeana Network Association to share their perspectives and contribute to a sectoral position on the responsible us…

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 23d

Still a few days left for Europeana Network Association members to apply for the ENA Cross-Community Workshop on Culture for #AI in Copenhagen from 27 - 28 October!

Shape how AI is used in the #CulturalHeritage sector and #DataSpace with this funded opportunity - apply by 18 Sep ➡️ bit.ly/4m1nUIA

Banner for "Cross-Community Workshop on Culture for AI," 27-28 Oct, SMK Copenhagen, with a raised hand sculpture.

Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks for sharing this - we loved interviewing you about your work! www.europeana.eu/en/stories/c...

Celebrating airport architecture on Instagram with collections from Europeana.eu

Ned Russell uses material from Europeana.eu to share his passion for all things aviation

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