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Michael Culture
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We are a European network that brings together public and private organizations from across Europe, united in our mission to preserve, promote, and enhance heritage, digital cultural heritage.
https://michael-culture.eu/
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💥 WE'VE JUST PUBLISHED THE NEW VERSION OF OUR ANNUAL FORUM'S PROGRAMME! 💥

Have you registered yet? 🚀 If not, hurry up and do it!

📚 Discover the speakers, moderators, and facilitators enriching this year’s forum in the new programme : lnkd.in/eBdXh8QX

We can’t wait to welcome you ❤️
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🗯️ 3D-4CH Winter School 2026 – Training, Connecting, Innovating
👉 21–23 January 2026
👉 Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels
Join professionals from across Europe for a three-day journey into 3D innovation for cultural heritage!
www.3d4ch-competencecentre.eu/trainings/3d...
Banner for the 3D-4CH Winter School 2026, taking place 21–23 January 2026 at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels. The image features a digital blue and green background with network-like lines, the 3D-4CH and Royal Museums of Art and History logos, a European Union co-funding logo, and a sketch of the museum building.
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🎤🎊Exciting announcement - Register now!

We are thrilled to announce our first annual forum in Paris/Online, November 20–21!
Steady, Ready, Transform - calls for collaboration and a more inclusive vision of digital cultural heritage.
👉 michael-culture.eu/steady-ready...
Promotional poster for the Michael Culture Association's “Ready, Steady, Transform!” forum. At the top are the logos of Michael Culture and the TRANSFORM project. Below is a vivid photo of a long wall covered in colorful street art and graffiti. Under the image, bold text reads: “READY, STEADY, TRANSFORM! Digital, Cultural and Creative Collaboration for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.” The event is scheduled for November 20–21, 2025, in Paris and online. At the bottom, logos of supporting organizations are shown: Ministère de la Culture, ROSA LABS, Philharmonie de Paris, Rosa Parks Centre, and the European Union.
August 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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🎉We announce the ReCharge_EU Final Event!

📍 Museo del Tessuto, Prato (Italy)
📅 11 September 2025

Since 3 years, the RECHARGE Project explores how cultural heritage organisations can foster participation and strengthen financial resilience.

Register : pretix.eu/EFHA/RECHARGE/

#Culture #Event
Promotional poster for the "RECHARGE Final Event: Fostering Participation in Cultural Heritage Organizations." The event is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at Museo del Tessuto di Prato in Italy. The design features a large blue oval with event details in bold black text, set against an orange background repeatedly patterned with the word "RECHARGE." The bottom right corner displays the European Union flag and the text "Funded by the European Union.
July 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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📢 How can civil society make our collective voice known on the matters that affect citizens’ the most across the EU?

Find out now: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/

MCA is proud to involve in the ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report!

#EU#CSSOTEU ‪@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
A promotional poster for 'Civil Society Europe' titled 'Civil Society State of the Union 2025'. The image features a blue background with white and yellow text. On the left, there's a grayscale megaphone in front of a crowd of people and the European Union stars. At the bottom, it reads: 'This document comprises our vision and key recommendations as civil society for a more democratic, socially and environmentally just EU.' The Civil Society Europe logo is at the top right. A blue poster with white text discussing the Civil Society State of the Union 2025 report. It questions how civil society can make its collective voice known as the European Commission President prepares to deliver the State of the Union. The text highlights that the document, coordinated by Civil Society Europe and over 35 organizations, serves as both a response and a proposal to present the EU’s current state and suggest solutions for positive change. At the bottom right, there's an image of the report cover featuring people raising their hands at a gathering, with the title 'Civil Society State of the Union 2025'. An arrow points to it with a note encouraging readers to follow the link in the caption.
July 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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🎉Launch of MNEMOSYNE

As a partner of the Cyprus University of Technology, we're delighted with the opening of the first center of research dedicated to cultural digital innovation.

To read more : unescochair-dch.net/Press-Releas...

#DigitalHeritage #CulturalHeritage #Innovation #Researchcenter
A woman in a light blue suit speaks at a podium during the launch event of the MNEMOSYNE Digital Cultural Heritage Research Centre, held at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. A banner and presentation screen with event details are visible in the background. Group photo of participants at the launch event of the MNEMOSYNE Digital Cultural Heritage Research Centre, standing around a banner displaying the Centre’s logo and partners. The attendees include representatives from academia, government, and cultural institutions.
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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📙 Art you can almost taste : Apple & Bread as muse?

MCA is pleased to share his latest galleries on @europeana.bsky.social.

👉To discover “Apple in Art” : www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...
👉To discover “Bread & Art” gallery : www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...

#digitalheritage #food #Europeana
A young boy stands outdoors, looking up at a tree branch with ripe apples hanging over a high wall. He wears a vest, red scarf, and brown pants, with a straw hat placed on the ground beside him. In the background, distant church steeples and rooftops are visible, evoking a quaint village setting. A 17th-century painting of a cheerful baker presenting various breads at an outdoor market stall. The man, wearing a loose white shirt and headscarf, gestures toward a large round loaf. Behind him, a woman holds a bun and smiles, while a young boy peeks curiously from the side. The stall is filled with an assortment of bread and pretzels, and grapevines hang overhead, adding a rustic charm to the scene. A stylized, monochromatic artwork showing four abstract human figures standing side by side. Each figure is depicted with crosshatched lines and holds an apple in an outstretched hand. The figures are faceless and closely aligned, blending into one another, evoking a sense of unity or anonymity. One apple is prominently outlined, drawing the viewer's focus.
June 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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📚Discover our last gallery “Circus Arts” on Europeana

MCA invites you to discover our last gallery “Circus Arts”.

👉To discover the gallery : www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...

#DigitalHeritage #CulturalHeritage @europeana.bsky.social #CircusArts
Vintage circus illustration showing two clowns. One clown is dressed in a red suit with a green bow tie and a straw hat, striking a playful pose with one leg raised. The other clown is wearing an orange polka-dotted costume with a ruffled collar and a blue pointed hat, holding a whip above his head. The background is yellow with a simple border. French text at the bottom includes a brief dialogue between the clowns. A male trapeze artist is suspended mid-air during a performance, with arms outstretched and ropes supporting him from both sides. He is shirtless and wears tight white pants, performing under a large, domed circus tent A muted, sketch-like painting of a circus ring shows a performer in red shorts standing with a small dog on a blue ball. The performer appears to be holding a large circular object, possibly a hat or prop. In the background, another figure and a white animal are partially visible. The scene is rendered in earthy tones with a textured, impressionistic style.
June 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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📙Discover the Working class gallery on Europeana

As part of Museu-hub, partner of Europeana, MCA publishes a new gallery dedicated to the working class group.

👉To discover the gallery : www.europeana.eu/en/galleries...

#DigitalHeritage #CulturalHeritage @europeana.bsky.social #Workingclass
Stylized painting of a blacksmith at work. The figure is dressed in a blue outfit, bending over an anvil placed on a large wooden stump. The blacksmith holds a hammer in one hand and a piece of metal in the other, appearing to be in the process of shaping it. The background is composed of muted gray and beige tones, giving the scene a minimal, abstract atmosphere. Black-and-white political cartoon from Punch, or The London Charivari, dated October 22, 1924. The illustration shows two working-class men in caps and work clothes engaged in conversation on a street. One man, labeled a socialist, energetically holds out red flags and says, 'Here, mate, stick this in your coat. Every working-man ought to wear a red flag. This is a class war.' The other man, labeled an anti-socialist, replies, 'Class war! That's a funny thing. I'm as good a working-man as you, and I'm on the other side.' In the background is a wall with a political campaign poster that reads 'VOTE FOR… Bronze sculpture of a standing male worker holding a shovel. The figure is depicted in a realistic style, wearing rolled-up trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. One hand rests on the handle of the shovel, which is positioned upright on the ground beside him. The worker stands on a small textured base, with a calm and steady posture, suggesting strength and resilience.
June 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🧠 We’re building a 3D Online Competence Centre to support CH & creative professionals - your input is crucial.

💬 Training? Tools? Resources? You tell us.
📝 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📖 Learn more: michael-culture.eu/%f0%9f%8c%90...

#3D4CH #DigitalCulture #YourVoiceMatters #CompetenceCenter
A colorful gradient background with the logo and text of the 3D4CH Competence Centre. The text reads: "SURVEY OF TARGET GROUPS OF THE 3D ONLINE COMPETENCE CENTRE. NO DEADLINE ATTACHED — HAVE YOUR SAY." At the bottom left, there is a small European Union flag with the text: "Co-funded by the European Union. A colorful background with a compass design and a multicolored star logo in the top left, labeled "3D-4CH Competence Centre." Large yellow text in the center reads: "3D-4CH SURVEY." Below, white text says: "OF TARGET GROUPS OF THE 3D ONLINE COMPETENCE CENTRE." At the bottom, yellow text states: "NO DEADLINE ATTACHED — HAVE YOUR SAY." In the lower left corner, there is a European Union flag and the words "Co-funded by the European Union. A vibrant, colorful image featuring a stylized compass rose glowing in shades of blue, pink, and purple. The compass needle points upward, with the letters "W" and "E" visible on the left and right, respectively. Overlaying the lower right section is a geometric, multicolored star outline. The background transitions smoothly from dark to light hues, creating a dynamic and modern appearance.
June 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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📙New galleries on Europeana : The Art of Dancing

We’re delighted to share our latest galleries on the theme of Dance.

👉To discover the first gallery: www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...
👉To discover the last one: www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...

#DigitalHeritage @europeana.bsky.social #Danse
Color illustration of two ballerinas dancing together in a lavish indoor setting with arched windows and lush plants in the background. They wear matching 19th-century ballet costumes with full white skirts adorned with decorative patterns and fitted dark blue bodices. The dancers pose gracefully on a checkered floor, with one arm raised and the other on their waist. The scene is elegant and theatrical, evoking a classical ballet performance. Black and white engraving depicting a traditional outdoor dance scene. Two men are dancing at the center—one shirtless, the other in folkloric attire—waving scarves above their heads. They are surrounded by a seated group of spectators, mostly women in traditional clothing, watching attentively. The background shows a dark, cloudy sky, adding a dramatic tone to the scene. Promotional poster for a flamenco and opera performance titled 'Opera y Flamenco'. The image features a female dancer in a dramatic pose, wearing a voluminous red flamenco dress with ruffles swirling in motion. The background is a rich red gradient, emphasizing the intensity and passion of the dance. Text on the poster includes details such as: 'All the Spanish tradition in an extraordinary show', with performances by the Ensemble of the Barcelona Opera Orchestra and the Flamenco Group 'El Duende'. Venue information at the bottom lists Teatre Poliorama and Palau de la Música (Petit Palau) in Barcelona.
June 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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📢✨Upcoming Webinar: Advantages of Sharing Cultural Heritage Collections Online!

🗓️ June 18, 2025
⏰ 13:30-15:00 CET
Learn to digitise & share collections on platforms like Europeana!

Discover our last blog about it : michael-culture.eu/upcoming-web...

#CulturalHeritage #Digitisation #Europeana
A promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Advantages of Sharing Your Collection Online." The event features Maria Teresa Natale and will take place online on 18 June at 13:30 CET. The image includes the European Union flag with the text "Funded by the European Union" and logos of BM Network, Michael Culture Association, SHIFT, and TRANSFORM along the bottom. The background is light purple with a geometric network pattern on the right side.
June 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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📕Discover our new galleries on the Europeana Platform: Street and Art

👉To discover the gallery Street Art: www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...

👉To discover the gallery The Street is an Art: www.europeana.eu/fr/galleries...

#DigitalHeritage @europeana.bsky.social #CulturalHeritage #Street #Art
Abstract painting featuring a chaotic and colorful arrangement of geometric and organic shapes. The artwork includes a palette of reds, greens, blues, yellows, and blacks, with thick black lines forming fragmented human and architectural figures. The image is framed with a white border and includes a color calibration scale and ruler on the left side. Street art mural on a concrete wall depicting a stylized portrait of a person with a green face, red and white striped clothing, and black hair. Two white birds are painted over the eyes, and the figure appears partially torn or peeling. Surrounding the mural are scattered graffiti tags in various colors. Colorful painting of a bustling European street market set in a historic town square. The scene includes numerous vendor stalls with awnings, a crowd of people, horse-drawn carriages, and vibrant architectural details. A large archway and domed buildings appear in the background, adding depth and a sense of historical charm.
June 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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🎉 Meet the Europeana Aggregators at #Europeana2025 in Poland!

👥 Join us onsite or online (europeana.zohobackstage.eu/Europeana202... June 11–12 at POLIN Museum.)

💬 1:1 chats, live Q&A & short booth talks:

-June 11 – 1 pm 15
-June 12 – 12 pm45

#DigitalCultural #EAF #Networking #CulturalHeritage
Promotional banner for "Europeana 2025: Preserve, Protect, Reuse" — a hybrid cultural heritage event taking place on 11–12 June 2025. The banner features logos of Europeana, the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage, and various Polish and European Union institutions. On the right side, there is a vertical collage of cultural heritage visuals: a baroque-style building, a classical portrait of a woman, and a medieval illuminated manuscript with colorful decorations and a figure in a pointed hat. The event is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, the National Institute of Cultural Heritage, and is funded by the European Union.
May 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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‼️ 600 civil society organisations stand together and reiterate our message: hashtag #StopAttackingNGOs

👉 Read our statement now: bit.ly/3RD8Zr6

Swipe below to learn why MCA joined @eucivilsociety.bsky.social and hundreds of other organisations to support this statement!
May 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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#Survey 📢 Help shape the future of #DigitalHeritage!

Take 15 min to share your insights on 3D digitisation & the new Memory Twin concept.
🗓️ Deadline: 31 May 2025
🔗 unescochair-dch.net/3DMTAS

#HERITALISE #CulturalHeritage #Innovation #3DDigitisation
Promotional banner for an online survey titled 'Shaping the future of heritage digitisation', organized by the Memory Twin Alliance and the EU HERITALISE Project. The banner includes a QR code, logos of UNESCO Chair, Cyprus University of Technology, Heritage Malta, and HERITALISE, and a call to action highlighting the survey’s focus: institutional readiness, digitisation barriers and opportunities, and development of digital strategies and policies. It invites participants to visit https://unescochair-dch.net/3DMTAS to take part in the 15-minute survey.
May 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Reset! has launched a call for a human-centred digital transformation in the Creative Europe programme.
We urge the EU to push for digital sovereignty in the cultural sector.
Endorse the letter 👉 arty-farty.typeform.com/to/WFogS9dc?...
#CulturalPolicy #OpenLetter
April 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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We contribute to the Europeana #DigitalStorytellingFestival through the creation of 3 galleries. This international event gathers cultural heritage professionals around workshops to develop storytelling skills.

To learn more: michael-culture.eu/when-art-sit... @europeana.bsky.social
A vintage advertisement poster with a yellow background for the product "Cirage Végétal Parfumé" (Scented Plant-Based Shoe Polish). It features a 19th-century soldier in full uniform proudly holding up a shiny black boot demonstrating the effectiveness of the polish. He holds a cloth in his other hand. In the lower left corner, there is a large circular depiction of the product’s label which reads “Cirage Végétal – The Blacking – Paris – Société Générale de Cirages Français.” The poster uses bold colors and a graphic style typical of the late 19th or early 20th century with an artist’s signature visible at the bottom.
April 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We’ve joined #CultureActionNow! 󰎾🎨
Culture Action Europe’s campaign calls on EU leaders to place culture at the heart of public policy. It’s time to Ask, Pay, and Trust the Artist to strengthen democracy, competitiveness, and
security in Europe.
Endorse: cultureactioneurope.org/projects/cul...
A grid of six bold graphic posters, each with the words "ASK PAY TRUST" stacked vertically in large capital letters. The background and text colors vary across each panel: Top left: orange background with purple text Top center: neon yellow background with black text Top right: pink background with black text Bottom left: purple background with neon yellow text Bottom center: white background with black text Bottom right: black background with white text Each poster includes the small phrase "CULTURE ACTION NOW" centered at the bottom.
April 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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💬 This is just the beginning! Join the conversation to shape a new 3D Competence Centre for Cultural Heritage.
Take the 10–15 min survey & help us understand what's needed.
📅 Open until 23 April 2025
🔗 shorturl.at/k3DAL
#3Dtraining #CapacityBuilding #3D4CH
Promotional graphic for the 3D-4CH Competence Centre survey on training courses, materials, and curriculum. The image features a colorful star logo, circuit board background, and bold text stating '3D-4CH Survey of Training Courses, Materials and Curriculum – Ends 23 April 2025.' Includes a note that the survey is co-funded by the European Union.
April 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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📢 Join us and 570+ organisations from across the EU and beyond: call on MEPs to address unprecedented attacks on NGOs in the European Parliament and ensure that citizens’ voices are heard!
📄 Read our statement: civilsocietyeurope.eu/attacks-on-n...

#StopAttackingNGOs
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
A protest scene with people holding blank signs in the background. Overlaid text on a purple banner reads: "NGOs UNDER ATTACK – WE CALL ON MEPs TO ACT NOW AND DEFEND CIVIL SOCIETY!" At the top left, a yellow banner says "Civil society statement," and the top right corner features the "Civil Society Europe" logo
April 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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🎯 Work in GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums)?
🌐 Help shape the future of digital transformation in culture!
📝 Take our survey before May 9th:
michael-culture.eu/contribute-t...
#GLAM #DigitalCulture #MuseTech #CulturalHeritage
Collage of diverse cultural scenes and heritage: classical sculptures, museum displays, historical artifacts, street art, group discussions, educational workshops, and modern public art. The image reflects the broad scope of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAMs) and their engagement with both tradition and innovation.
April 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🫂 🇮🇹 Mark your calendars!

👉 Join us on May 14, 2025 for the first MuseIT pilot event at the National Central Library of Rome,Viale Castro Pretorio 105

This event is free and open to all!

👉 Free registration and agenda: www.muse-it.eu/post/news-he...
A "Save the Date" banner for the "HERITAGE WITHOUT BARRIERS" event by the MuselIT Project. The background shows the National Central Library of Rome, the event venue for 14 May 2025. Overlaid text reiterates the project’s focus on inclusive cultural experiences through technology. Logos of partner institutions and EU co-funding are displayed at the bottom. A promotional poster for the "HERITAGE WITHOUT BARRIERS" event, featuring a stylized human head made of interlocking puzzle pieces. The event, hosted by the MuselIT Project, will be held on 14 May 2025 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the National Central Library of Rome. The poster highlights event features like expert testimonials, round tables, focus groups, and technology experimentation for inclusion. Logos of supporting organizations and a registration link are also present.
April 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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🎶✨Join us for MuseIT’s Final Event on Sept 2–3, 2025 in Sweden. Two days of immersive demos, inspiring talks and a co-creation concert – making art, music, and heritage truly accessible.
📍 Borås & Gothenburg
🎟️ Register now: www.muse-it.eu/post/final-e...
#MuseIT #InclusiveCulture #Accessibility
A visually immersive promotional image for the MuseIT Final Event, showing a young woman wearing a black VR headset and a haptic feedback suit, interacting with a vibrant virtual environment filled with floating, colorful translucent bubbles inside a grand hall. The MuseIT logo is in the top right corner, with event details and partner logos displayed at the bottom.
March 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM