Arts and Culture

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce that Janush Panchenko has been appointed as the new Thematic Section Coordinator for Romani Language. Thematic Section Coordinators play a vital role in supporting ERIAC’s mission and strengthening engagement across our membership community. They foster dialogue and cooperation among members, encourage active participation within their...

This September, Mashkari Amende (Among Us) celebrates 30 years of the Municipality of Šuto Orizari, known to its residents as Šutka, and the Roma cultural identity that brings its community together. From 11 to 12 September, the music and community festival invites us into the cultural heartbeat of Šuto Orizari in Skopje to exchange, create,...

International Guest Artist 2026: Roland Farkas A cooperation between the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, ERIAC, and Villa Romana, Florence. Villa Romana and ERIAC are pleased to announce Roland Farkas as the recipient of the joint artist residency programme for 2026. Initiated in 2020, the partnership between ERIAC and Villa Romana represents a...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) and the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University are pleased to introduce the recipients of the 2026 Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship: Clara Farkas and František Balog. Through their creative practices, the two fellows will engage with the testimonies of Roma and Sinti Holocaust...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to support the screening of Amaro Kino at the Living Memory Film Club of the National Historical and Memorial Reserve “Babyn Yar” in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the occasion of 2 August, European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.   Presented as part of the public programme...

ERIAC PRESENTS: You Are All Our Children in One Lindy Larsson (SE), Emília Rigová (SK), Zsófia Takács (HU) 30 July – 13 November 2026, Opening on 29 July, 18:00   Presented on the occasion of 2 August, the European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, this exhibition examines the persistence of eugenic ideologies after 1945....

Launched jointly by the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program and the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), the DAAD-ERIAC–Residency Programme for Arts and Media is a multi-annual initiative offering an annual one-month residency in Berlin to one artist or cultural practitioner with self-declared Roma identity. The programme advances cultural equity and empowers underrepresented voices in...

The national tour of the documentary Caliu: Nothing Else, What Else Can I Do? continues to reach Roma communities across Romania throughout the summer of 2026. The film, directed by Simona Constantin, portrays legendary violinist Gheorghe ‘Caliu’ Anghel navigating the need to reinvent himself as he reconciles his past international fame with the realities of...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) presents the 2026 edition of Amaro Kino, a travelling short film programme showcasing recent works by emerging Roma filmmakers and collaborators. The programme features The Angry Bird by Jack Lilleywhite, The Exhibition by Dáša Raimanová and Béla Váradi, The Gift by Lara Izagirre Garizurieta, and Fifteen...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to publish the list of FSTP beneficiaries awarded under the ERIACNET4EU project, funded by the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme. Each selected project brings a distinct perspective, ranging from the recovery of Roma musical heritage and the documentation of Roma...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Romani Gili Contest 2026, a social media-based initiative dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and promoting Roma musical heritage. The Romani Gili Contest attracted an inspiring range of voices, interpretations, and musical expressions, reflecting the richness and vitality of Roma...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to introduce the jury of the 2026 Romani Gili Contest, a distinguished group of artists, scholars, and cultural leaders whose work reflects the diversity, creativity, and contemporary evolution of Roma musical heritage.   The Romani Gili Contest is a social media–based cultural initiative dedicated...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce the 20 finalists shortlisted for the final stage of the Romani Gili Contest 2026. The public voting phase is now officially open and will remain active until 18 June at 10:00 AM CET.   This year’s final results will be determined through...

On 8 June 2026, the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) marks nine years since its establishment. This anniversary serve as a moment to reflect on the Institute’s achievements and impact,  the evolving context in which it operates, and present the strategic priorities that will guide its continued contribution to cultural inclusion, democratic...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce the 2026 WOMNET Gathering: Digital Presence, Pride, and Romani Women’s Identity in Online Spaces. The event will take place virtually via Zoom on 19 June 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30 CET.   This year’s gathering examines the profound impact of digital landscapes...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the upcoming edition of the Rolling Film Festival in Kosovo, one of the most important cultural platforms in the region dedicated to Roma storytelling, representation, and intercultural dialogue through cinema.   As part of the collaboration, ERIAC will present...

ERIAC is pleased to collaborate with BEAST International Film Festival for a special screening of AMARO KINO: Romani Short Films, taking place on 6 June at 17:17 at Batalha Centro de Cinema in Porto.   The programme brings together four short films from across Europe that explore themes of identity, belonging, resilience, and cultural survival...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) and Villa Romana continue their collaboration to support a contemporary artist of Roma origin, through an artistic residency programme in Florence. For the seventh consecutive year, this program provides a dedicated space for artistic research, production, and dialogue within an established international context. The residency builds on the shared commitment of ERIAC and Villa Romana...