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On the occasion of World Roma Day, we are honored to announce that the project “The Eternal Flame” by artist and spatial practitioner Miroslav Radu has been selected as the winning proposal for the Nicolae Gheorghe Memorial, to be realized in Bucharest.   Following the careful evaluation of 12 proposals, the Jury selected this project...

April 8 marks World Roma Day, an occasion to reflect upon Romani people’s legacy of self-determination and the continuation of the revolutionary act began in 1971 at the first World Roma Congress: claiming our right to define our own future.   Today, we honor the efforts of Romani individuals and organizations who advance the Roma...

As part of Roma Week 2025, the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), in partnership with the European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO), is proud to co-organise a high-level event at the European Parliament focusing on the urgent need for Roma history and culture to be meaningfully included in national school curricula across...

As the EU enters a period of renewed political leadership with no current MEPs of Romani origin, Roma Week 2025 seeks to strengthen Roma inclusion and leadership within the European Union’s political framework and to address the unique challenges facing Roma, Sinti, and Traveller communities in a changing Europe.   Roma Week is a yearly...

On the eve of World Roma Day (April 8), the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) invites the public to the finissage of Delaine Le Bas’s exhibition Romani Embassy. Through this performance, Turner prize nominee Delaine Le Bas continues to challenge borders, reflect on belonging, and celebrate the resilience of the Roma community....

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is proud to be one of the sister organizations of the 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, alongside Filmrauschpalast Moabit at Kulturfabrik, Sinema Transtopia, and the Sophiensæle. By establishing these collaborative partnerships with culturally significant spaces deeply rooted in Berlin, the 13th Berlin Biennale underscores the...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is inviting applications for six Research Fellowships as part of the JEKHIPE project – Reclaiming Our Past, Rebuilding Our Future: New Approaches to Fighting Antigypsyism. Fellows will conduct research in Sweden, Germany, Spain, Czechia, Romania, or Italy, documenting historical and current antigypsyism while exploring Roma civil...

European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture invites Roma artists, cultural producers, and creatives to take part in the survey Mapping Precarity and Exclusion in Roma Arts and Culture. Many Roma artists face systemic barriers, exclusion, and precarity that hinder their ability to thrive. By sharing your experiences, you will contribute to a deeper understanding...

OPEN CALL FOR ROMA IN FILM   ERIAC Serbia x Sarajevo Film Festival Fellowship to Join Talents Sarajevo 2025   ERIAC Serbia is proud to announce a new partnership with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Talents Sarajevo, aimed at supporting emerging Roma filmmakers and creatives. This collaboration provides opportunities to gain industry experience, build professional...

ERIAC is pleased to announce its participation in East Doc Platform 2025, the leading industry event dedicated to documentary filmmaking in Central and Eastern Europe, organized by the Institute of Documentary Film. The event serves as a key meeting point for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals, providing a space for collaboration, project development, and discussions on...

European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) announces the new round of grants in 2025 under the ERIANCET4EU project, funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme (CERV) of the European Union.    With a long-term goal of using culture and cultural diplomacy to strengthen open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive society in...

The 2024 – 2025 Media Mentoring Program coordinated by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture Serbia (ERIAC Serbia) is paving the way for young Roma media professionals to claim their space in mainstream media. This groundbreaking initiative bridges the gap between Roma talent and leading media outlets, creating opportunities to challenge stereotypes, amplify...

ERIAC is proud to support the Roma Leadership Program (RLP), an initiative powered by the Roma Foundation for Europe (RFE) Network – an alliance of Roma-led organizations that combines the expertise and knowledge of the Roma Education Fund, European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, Roma for Democracy and Roma Foundation...

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has released three Memoranda examining the human rights situation of Roma and Traveller communities in Finland, Ireland, and Slovakia. These documents, based on the Commissioner’s recent visits to the three countries, highlight both progress and persistent challenges in addressing systemic discrimination and inequality faced by...

ERIAC – European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture – is proud to be selected for the MEDIA Stands program at the European Film Market (EFM) during Berlinale 2025.   With its participation at EFM 2025, ERIAC continues to push for the integration of Roma filmmakers in the film industry’s diversity and inclusion efforts. The...

As part of the annual OPRE! Roma Month: Standing Up for Dignity and Rights, the Council of Europe will host the Roma Youth Together 2025 seminar at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, co-organized with leading Roma networks: the International Roma Youth Network – TernYpe, the European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network, and Phiren Amenca....

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is excited to announce its participation in the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Industry Days, taking place from 31 January to 5 February 2025. ERIAC’s involvement marks a key step in its mission to ensure Roma voices are included in broader conversations on diversity and inclusion...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture – ERIAC together with the REF – Roma Education Fund, REDI – Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, Roma For Democracy – RFD, Roma Foundation for Europe and the Bucharest City Municipality is pleased to announce an open call for artistic proposals for a new memorial dedicated to the...