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  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...

A Journey into Roma Identity and Cultural Resilience Through the Eyes of Young Greek-Roma Girls in Lesbos Teaser: Małgorzata Mirga-Tas’s powerful textile art transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, facilitating a profound dialogue between Roma cultural identity and the wider world. Her work, showcased in the Space of Togetherness exhibition in Athens, inspired young Roma girls...

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...

Signs of national sovereignty. Places of immunity and inviolability. Symbolic territories of cultural exchange and economic ties. Platforms for negotiation and dialogue. Primary channels of communication — but above all: a piece of homeland offering protection to its citizens. What are embassies for? And who do they represent? Romani Embassy is an ongoing installation and...

Throughout 2024, ERIAC completed the meticulous procedure of changes in the composition of ERIAC Barvalipe Academy. Upon expiration of the mandates in 2024, new members were appointed through a process regulated by the ERIAC Statute.   In accordance with the ERIAC statute, 7 members of the Barvalipe Academy are nominated by ERIAC’s Board Pakiv. These...

  On December 5–6, 2024, the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) hosts the Roma Art of Assembly at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, a hybrid event bringing together members, partners, and supporters to celebrate Roma heritage, culture, and the collective power of the Roma community. The Roma Art of Assembly stands...

  The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture Serbia (ERIAC Serbia) is proud to announce the selection of eight talented Roma media professionals for the 2024 Media Mentoring Program. This initiative fosters collaboration between Roma media professionals and mainstream media outlets, aiming to amplify Roma voices, challenge stereotypes, and promote a more inclusive media...

A bond of profound connection and heartfelt affection—this beautifully defines the relationship between these two artists. Turner Prize 2024 nominee Delaine Le Bas graced the opening of Nihad Nino Pušija: In Search of Eldorado – Roma and Sinti in the Struggle for Representation with a performance dedicated to her “brother, Nino”. In her performance, Delaine...

The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is pleased to announce the conclusion of the “International Program for Educators and Museum Professionals Dedicated to the Memory of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust” with an online event devoted to new approaches for commemorating the Roma and Sinti Holocaust.   This event, funded by the...

Anestis Azas and Prodromos Tsinikoris return to the Gorki in an attempt to get closer to the lives of Roma in Greece. This time, on the screen. ERIAC in collaboration with Maxim Gorki Theater is organizing a video screening of “ROMÁLAND” on Thursday, November 14 starting at 19:30 at Gorki Studio Я. The video recording...

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Roma Holocaust and commemorate European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, ERIAC presented the exhibition CARGO – of Dust and Ashes, curated by RomaMoMA. The show aimed at a collective reconstruction of history, through the lenses of the youngest generations of artists of Roma origin. Charly Bechaimont...

  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...

  ERIAC Serbia: Fostering Cooperation and Skill Development Among Media Professionals in the WB6 Region and Türkiye to Address Antigypsyism   From 13-15 September 2024, media workers, professionals, and content creators from the Western Balkans and Türkiye convened in Belgrade for the “Transforming Media Narratives on Roma” training. Organized by ERIAC Serbia and supported by...

            EXHIBITION: Combing Through Time: Disentangling the Hidden Histories of the Roma Genocide   Collaborators: Emanuel Barica, Šimo Dominković, Ljuan Koka, Daniel Petrovski, Milovan Pisarri, Aleksandar Reljić, Miško Stanišić, Danijel Vojak. Institutional Collaborators: Public Institution Jasenovac Memorial Area, Serbian Military Archive, The Koprivnice City Museum, Town Museum Jastrebarsko, The Museum...

ERIAC and the Fortunoff Archive have joined forces to support the preservation of crucial historical testimonies. In commemoration of the International Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day on August 2, ERIAC, in collaboration with the Fortunoff Archive, is pleased to announce a mini-grant program. This initiative aims to support translators and creative projects in the study of...

  On August 2, 2024, we will gather to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the horrific murder of 4,300 Sinti and Roma by the SS in Auschwitz-Birkenau. This somber event marks a significant chapter in the broader history of the Roma Holocaust, during which 500,000 Sinti and Roma were systematically exterminated across Nazi-occupied Europe....