Eriac

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of ERIAC

Join ERIAC and be part of the vibrant community of the European Roma arts and culture scene by filling in the online application form.

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture – ERIAC is a membership-based organization, that brings together Roma and non-Roma individuals and organizations, with relevant and demonstrated competencies and experience in the field of arts and culture and who are committed to ERIAC’s values. Currently, 255 associate members are part of the ERIAC arts and culture community.

ERIAC’s associate members are organized into five thematic sections:

Arts and Culture Thematic Section
History and Commemoration Thematic Section
Research and Publication in the fields of arts and culture Thematic Section
Media and Information in the fields of arts and culture Thematic Section
Romani Language Thematic Section

Information about ERIAC membership is now available in 15 languages (Albanian, Bulgarian, Catalan, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Romanes, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, and Spanish).

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The 2023 call for associate members will be opened on February 13 – and will remain open until April 17, 2023.

What are the benefits of being an associate member of ERIAC?

Associate Members have key roles in building the resources of ERIAC, engaging in creative exchange and co-production, taking ownership of ERIAC’s initiatives, and engaging in its decision-making.

As an associate member:

You will have full access to ERIAC’s information and knowledge resources, collections, archives, and database
To the extent possible, you will be involved in ERIAC’s program of activities
You will be invited to suggest cultural and artistic initiatives and partnerships
Through thematic sections, you will be able to shape ERIAC’s priorities and activities
You will form part of ERIAC’s hub as a platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise
You will be able to display the logo and the name of the Institute in your own activities, according to the conditions set by ERIAC
You will have the right to participate in the General Assemblies
You can nominate members to the Barvalipe Academy or run as a candidate for Barvalipe Academy
As associate members, you can benefit from ERIAC’s call for grants (only institutional members will be eligible for financial support). Members will receive more information regarding this opportunity in mid-April.

To enjoy these benefits, ERIAC associate members are expected to make their contribution, either financially or in-kind, until June 17, 2023.

How can I become an associate member?

The 2023 call for associate members will be opened on February 13 – and will remain open until April 17, 2023. Associate membership can be obtained by filling out the online application form.

Applications will be collected by the Executive Management and evaluated by the ERIAC Pakiv Board. All associate members are required to pledge to respect ERIAC’s founding principles and fulfill the principle of contribution. The membership becomes valid, upon the transfer of the membership contribution following the positive evaluation of the application. The rights and responsibilities of members are described in the Membership Charter.

Our members are required to contribute with the annual financial fee or the annual in-kind contribution. The description and a list of potential in-kind contributions are available here.

In case your current situation does not allow you to fulfill the principle of contribution, please reach out to the membership coordination, in advance of your application, at eriac@eriac.org in order for ERIAC to attempt to understand your request and find a way to endorse your membership!

ERIAC Membership Charter:

ERIAC Membership Charter (English)

ERIAC Membership Charter (Romanes)

ERIAC Membership Charter (German)

Download the CALL in:

Associate Membership Call_Albanian

Associate Membership Call_Bulgarian

Associate Membership Call_Catalan

Associate Membership Call_English

Associate Membership Call_French

Associate Membership Call_German

Associate Membership Call_Hungarian