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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...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is now accepting applications for Associate Membership. This is an opportunity for professionals, organizations, and individuals passionate about Roma arts and culture to join a vibrant community dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing Roma heritage.   Why Join ERIAC? As an associate member, you will: Access...

  The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture Serbia (ERIAC Serbia) is committed to advancing the understanding of antigypsyism and combating it, particularly within public administration. To support this goal, ERIAC Serbia seeks an expert consultant to develop a comprehensive guidebook aimed at enhancing the recognition of antigypsyism in public administration.   Specific Objectives...

Louis Burkler, Marina Rosselle and Romuald Jandolo at the Rivesaltes Camp Memorial: Remembrance as Resistance and Transformation The Rivesaltes Camp Memorial exhibition, Le Camp des Familles (15.03.2024 – 14.02.2025), explores the persecution of the “Nomads” in France during WWII through history and art. Featuring works by Louis Burkler, Marina Rosselle, and Romuald Jandolo, it merges...

  CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MEDIA MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ROMA PROFESSIONALS FROM THE WESTERN BALKANS SIX AND TÜRKIYE REGION   The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture Serbia (ERIAC Srbija) is pleased to announce the Media Mentoring Program for Roma professionals, designed to foster collaboration between Roma media professionals and mainstream media outlets. This unique...

In a significant step toward preserving Roma and Sinti historical memory, ERIAC and the Fortunoff Archive are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship. Launched in commemoration of the International Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, this fellowship initiative supports essential work in transcription, translation, and creative projects that highlight the testimonies...

Background Roma pride is an important aspect of the Roma community’s cultural identity and social advocacy. This research aims to support ERIAC with research and methodological devices for evidence based action to increase Roma identity and pride (Pillar 3 of the Strategy), to assist ERIAC`s mandate to make a positive impact on belonging, self-determination, and...