2023 ERIAC Call for Associate Members
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).
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
Associate Membership Call_Italian
Associate Membership Call_Macedonian
Associate Membership Call_Polish
Associate Membership Call_Romanes
Associate Membership Call_Romanian
Associate Membership Call_Serbian
Associate Membership Call_Slovak
Associate Membership Call_Spanish
The 1st General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 17 December 2018. Download the minutes of the 1st General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC 1st General Assembly meeting_17 of December 2018
The 2nd General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 9 December 2019 in Berlin. Download the minutes of the 2nd General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC 2nd General Assembly Meeting Minutes_December 9 2019
The Extraordinary General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 31 March 2020. Download the minutes of the Extraordinary General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC Extraordinary Assembly Meeting Minutes_March 31 2020
The 3rd General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 14 December 2020 in Berlin. Download the minutes of the 3rd General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC 3rd General Assembly Meeting Minutes December 14, 2020
The Extraordinary General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 8 April 2021. Download the minutes of the Extraordinary General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC Extraordinary Assembly Meeting Minutes_April 8 2021
The 4th General Assembly of ERIAC took place on 9 December 2021. Download the minutes of the IV General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC 4th General Assembly Meeting Minutes_December 9 2021
The 5th General Assembly and Annual Networking Meeting took place on December 8-9, 2022. Download the minutes of the V General Assembly meeting here:
ERIAC 5th General Assembly Meeting Minutes_December 8-9 2022
