There are many curious people with great ideas, but only a few of them see the limelight. The ECHO Academy helps you to create a roadmap that has reach and impact. Introducing you to a network of prominent artists, creatives and experts, you will be guided in turning your ideas into impactful campaigns that inspire and drive change.
The aim of ECHO
ECHO harnesses the power of art and culture to spark the debate about the future of Europe. By offering unique Academies in five European countries, ECHO empowers young artists and changemakers to explore and express pressing social issues, from AI, to migration and climate change. Join ECHO in creating a vibrant dialogue that resonates across the continent, inspiring a new wave of people building Europe for the better.
The Academy programme
The programme
Starting in November 2024, ECHO kicks off its Academy in Amsterdam at Nxt Museum, bringing together young creatives and thinkers from across Europe, to focus on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization! ECHO is an exciting opportunity for a selected group of 15 participants aged 18-30 from various disciplines and experiences. Over approximately 12 weeks, you’ll engage in workshops and activities led by artists and experts from various fields to support and inspire you in the development of your creative campaign.
The theme: AI and Digitization
AI offers us a myriad of opportunities: from shorter workweeks due to higher efficiency, to solving the most complex questions. But it already also poses many threats: from misleading deepfakes, biases in AI models (race, gender, physical differences), fake news generation to surveillance capitalism. In other words, we’re in need to find solutions to protect our fundamental rights and democracy as a whole.
During the program, you’ll work in teams to create and launch your own campaign around this theme, using a dedicated campaign budget to drive real change and inspire your peers. You’ll receive training from renowned artists, campaign experts, and industry leaders on how to craft effective campaigns and make a meaningful impact.
What you will receive:
Who should apply?
Important details:
How to apply:
Excited to join the Academy in Amsterdam? Apply by 23:59, September 22, 2024, by filling out this application form. Include your CV, a video, portfolio or any creative material that helps us get to know you. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@demofoundation.eu.
Learn more about the ECHO Academy at https://echoeurope.eu/.
Interviews will be conducted in the weeks of September 23 Sept – 1 October.
Note: We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every criterion.
ECHO is funded by the European Commission.
Event format:
Open Call
Datum:
27 August 2024 - 22 September 2024