ERIAC Membership Call | Apply by January 31, 2026

December 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026

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The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) invites you to become part of a dynamic, international community dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of Roma arts and culture.

ERIAC is a membership-based organization that brings together Roma and non-Roma individuals and organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in arts and culture, all united by a shared commitment to ERIAC’s values. As the only transnational cultural institute for Roma arts and culture, ERIAC plays a unique role in fostering inclusion, creativity, and European values.

Applications for Associate Membership are open until January 31, 2026.

APPLICATION FORM

ERIAC’s associate members are grouped 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 Cross-sectional Thematic Section

Why join ERIAC as an associate member?
As an associate member, you play a crucial role in enhancing ERIAC’s resources and contributing to creative collaborations:

Full Access to Resources – Enjoy full access to ERIAC’s rich information, knowledge resources, collections, archives, and databases.

Opportunity to Contribute – Support the work of the only transnational cultural institute for Roma arts and culture, fostering an inclusive Europe and European values.

Thematic Sections – Be part of thematic sections like Arts and Culture, History and Commemoration, Research and Publication, Media and Information, and Romani Language to influence ERIAC’s priorities.

Active Participation – Engage in ERIAC’s program of activities free of charge, benefit from tailored ERIAC membership trainings and contribute your ideas to shape cultural and artistic initiatives.

Participation in Decision-Making – Exercise your right to participate in General Assemblies, contributing to decision-making processes. We will cover the expenses of your travel and accommodation to the annual General Assembly meetings to enable you to network and party with the ERIAC members.

Barvalipe Academy Involvement – Nominate members or run as a candidate for the Barvalipe Academy, influencing educational initiatives.

Partnership Suggestions – Be part of the creative process by suggesting cultural and artistic initiatives as well as potential partnerships.

Networking Hub – Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, forming a hub for the exchange of ideas and expertise.

Logo and Name Display – Showcase ERIAC’s logo and name in your activities, following the conditions set by ERIAC.

How to Become an Associate Member:

Online Application – Between December 15, 2025 and January 31, 2026 fill out the online application form when the 2026 call for associate members opens.

Introductory Interview – If you are a new applicant, you will be invited for a mandatory short conversation with ERIAC Section Coordinators. During this interview, we will explain the details of the ERIAC membership process and clarify the benefits and responsibilities. Returning members are not required to attend an interview.

Evaluation Process – Applications are reviewed by the ERIAC Pakiv Board, with membership becoming valid upon a positive evaluation and contribution.

Contribution Principle – Members need to contribute either financially or in-kind to support ERIAC’s initiatives. Only applicants who fulfill the contribution principle will become members and enjoy ERIAC benefits!

Membership Charter – Familiarize yourself with the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Membership Charter available in multiple languages.

Our members are required to contribute with the annual financial fee or the annual in-kind contribution.

Get in Touch and Stay Connected:

If you face challenges meeting the contribution principle or have questions about the ERIAC membership, reach out to eriac@eriac.org or membership@eriac.org before applying, and ERIAC will provide the support that you need.

Download the call in multiple languages and stay tuned for the 2026 call for associate members.

Information about ERIAC membership is now available in 16 languages (Albanian, Bulgarian, Catalan, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Romanes, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish and Ukrainian).

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.

MEDIA & LINKS

ERIAC Membership Charter:

ERIAC Membership Charter (English)

ERIAC Membership Charter (Romanes)

ERIAC Membership Charter (German)

CODE OF CONDUCT Of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC)

ERIAC 1st General Assembly meeting_17 of December 2018

ERIAC 2nd General Assembly Meeting Minutes_December 9 2019

ERIAC Extraordinary Assembly Meeting Minutes_March 31 2020

ERIAC 3rd General Assembly Meeting Minutes December 14, 2020

ERIAC Extraordinary Assembly Meeting Minutes_April 8 2021

ERIAC 4th General Assembly Meeting Minutes_December 9 2021