Volunteers in culture? Indispensable!
Without their commitment, many projects – festivals, exhibitions, concerts – wouldn’t happen. Many organizations – especially non-governmental – wouldn’t be able to function on daily basis without their help. For some it’s just the way to spend free time, gain experience. But there are also those, who are planning to continue their professional career within the cultural sector. Project 220 VOLT is meant for them! It is carried out by Fabryka Sztuki in Łódź, as a part of the long-term European project Engine Room Europe.

40 volunteers will take part in 220 VOLT! - 20 from Łódź and 20 from entire Europe. In order to participate in the project, a person must have experience in volunteering in a cultural institution/organization, be at least 18 years old and willing to host a volunteer from abroad under their own roof. In return, they can participate in an educational program run by the best coaches in Europe. The program will prepare participants for managing artistic projects.

Volunteers will have the chance to test their knowledge in practice – each of the teams compromising of four people, will receive funding to carry out their own project. The projects will have to meet specific criteria – mainly fit into the city’s atmosphere and landscape, take place in an urban space and engage audience. The best projects will be presented to art centers in Europe, during the convention summarizing Engine Room Europe, which will take place in Amsterdam in 2014. The inhabitants of Łódź will also choose their favorite project.

>>> More information about the project, requirements for participants and application form: www.fabrykasztuki.org/220_volt/

220 VOLT! is organized as a part of Engine Room Europe programme. Engine Room Europe has been funded with the support from the European Commission.

220 VOLT! is co-financed by by The City of Lodz Office