WELCOME TO THE ECA
VIRTUAL OPEN DAY
On December 7th, 2023 European Cultural Academy opens its virtual doors
for artists, curators, art lovers and curious minds.
Programme includes:

• Venice Biennale 2024
• Art eco-system in 2024 - what is your place in it?
What will be your best project?
• We will answer questions about ECA courses, open calls and scholarship
opportunities


PROGRAMME
1
5:00 - 6:00 PM (CET)

SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY CITIES: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Course by University of Oxford x European Cultural Academy
David Howard, Director of the Sustainable Urban Development Programme at the University of Oxford.
Matthew Hardy, Senior Lecturer in Architecture & Urbanism, The King's Foundation. Senior Associate Tutor, Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford

2
6:00 - 6:50 PM (CET)

YOUR NEXT PROJECT IS IN VENICE. NAVIGATING THE VENICE BIENNALE: INSIGHTS, STRUCTURE, BUDGETS, AND OPPORTUNITIES.

EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL TOUR: SCOPE ART FAIR WITH DANIELLE KRYSA
Maria Nek, ECA Director and Venice Design Organizer.
Danielle Krysa aka the Jealous curator, ECA alumna and lecturer
3
6:50 - 7:30 PM (CET)

CREATE YOUR ART AND MAKE A LIVING WITH PROVEN TOOLS TO HELP ALIGN YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOUR ARTISTIC VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES.
Alexis Fedor, founder & CEO Artists in Business, ECA lecturer
4
7:30 - 8:00 PM (CET)

THE CREATIVE RENAISSANCE (OR THE ROCKSTAR ARTIST): ENHANCING CREATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ARTISTIC CHARISMA TO TRANSFORM ART INTO A PROFITABLE FORCE.
Michelangelo Brancato, artist, founder of designer brand Coreterno, ECA alumno


SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS
5:00 - 6:00 PM (CET)

SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY CITIES: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE" UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD X EUROPEAN CULTURAL ACADEMY
  • WHO SHOULD ATTEND
    Urban planners, architects, environmentalists, students interested in Sustainable Cities, anyone passionate about the future of our cities
  • PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
    Get a sneak peek into our comprehensive programme, designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive urban transformation.
  • KEY LEARNING AREAS
    Explore the critical topics including food and urbanism, sustainable transportation, urban morphology, and green building practices. Discover inspiring success stories of cities that have implemented sustainable practices and transformed into thriving urban hubs.
  • IMPACTFUL INSIGHTS
    Hear from our experts about the profound impact that sustainable urban development can have on the environment, public health, and the overall quality of urban living.
David Howard
Director of the Sustainable Urban Development Programme at the University of Oxford
Dr David Howard is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. He is Director for the DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development and Director of Studies for the Sustainable Urban Development Programme at the University of Oxford, which promotes lifelong learning for those with professional and personal interests in urban development. David is also Co-Director of the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation at Kellogg College. The Centre hosts public debates and promotes research on key urban issues affecting society today, with the aim to provoke discussion and constructive action, linking current best practice in related areas of research.
Matthew Hardy
Senior Lecturer in Architecture & Urbanism, The King's Foundation. Senior Associate Tutor, Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford
Matthew works at the intersection of urbanism, urban morphology, architectural history, and climate change. He teaches at Oxford on the Sustainable Urban Development programme. As Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism at The King's Foundation, Matthew is responsible for the Foundation's collaborative academic programmes, working with university partners. Matthew has lectured and published widely, editing the book The Venice Charter Revisited (2011), and is co-founder and co-editor of Journal of Urbanism: International research in placemaking and urban sustainability, published by Routledge. Previously, he worked to establish INTBAU (International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism) and as an architect in South Australia.

6:00 - 6:40 PM (CET)

NAVIGATING THE VENICE BIENNALE: STRUCTURE, BUDGETS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • WHO SHOULD ATTEND
    Art professionals that want to plan a project in Venice and art lovers that aim for a behind-the-scenes experience at the Biennale and global art events.
  • BIENNALE BREAKDOWN
    Maria breaks down the Venice Biennale's intricate structure, making it easy to navigate.
  • PARTICIPATION POSSIBILITIES
    Explore the various ways to get involved in the Venice Biennale with Maria's guidance.
  • CULTURAL INSPIRATION HUB
    Dive into the rich inspiration of the Biennale to enhance your own work and experiences.
Maria Nek
Executive Director of the European Cultural Academy
Maria is an expert organiser of cultural and educational projects. Before joining ECA Maria organized the Venice Design exhibition and worked in top-10 European Schools. She is a TEDx speaker and part of the TOP-Vrouwen (=top-women) Register, a list of exceptional women in Dutch society made by the Socio-Economic Council of the Netherlands. She has Masters in Cultural Practices from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris.

6:40 - 6:50 PM (CET)

EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL TOUR: SCOPE ART FAIR WITH DANIELLE KRYSA

Join us for an exclusive virtual interview from Miami Scope Art Fair with Danielle Krysa, author of the mega popular blog the Jealous Curator and ECA lecturer. She was asked to make a site-specific project that includes more than 150 ceramic pieces in her signature ironic style.
    Danielle Krysa
    aka the Jealous curator. ECA lecturer
    Danielle Krysa, the voice behind "The Jealous Curator" is a mixed-media artist, curator and author of several best-sellers such as "Creative Block" and "Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk." More than 250,000 people follow her journey on instagram and listen do her amazing podcast. The Jealous Curator has been featured by Oprah Magazine/oprah.com, Brain Pickings, Fast Company, Frankie Magazine, InsideOut Magazine, Flow Magazine, and Glamour Paris.

    6:50 - 7:30 PM (CET)

    CREATE YOUR ART AND MAKE A LIVING WITH PROVEN TOOLS TO HELP ALIGN YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOUR ARTISTIC VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
    • WHO SHOULD ATTEND
      Emerging Artists, Established Artists, Creative Entrepreneurs, Art Students, Small Business Owners in the Creative Industry, Art Enthusiasts and Collectors, Anyone Interested in the Creative Process.
    • MONETIZING YOUR ART
      Diversify income streams: Explore various avenues for generating revenue from your art. Pricing strategies: Determine the value of your art and set prices that reflect that value. Collaborations and partnerships: Explore mutually beneficial opportunities to expand your reach.
    • CREATING A BUSINESS FRAMEWORK
      Develop a business plan that complements your artistic goals. Identify target audiences: Who are you creating for, and how can you reach them? Explore niche markets: How can you differentiate yourself in a competitive creative landscape?
    • TIME AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
      Prioritize tasks: Efficiently manage your time to balance art creation and business responsibilities.
      Budgeting and financial planning: Ensure financial stability while pursuing your artistic passion.
    Alexis Fedor
    Founder & CEO Artists in Business
    Alexis Fedor is an award winning performance artist and writer from New York City. She is the founder of Artists In Business, a company focused on helping artists create online businesses with their art through online courses and group coaching. Alexis is the creator of the renowned Profit Canvas Mentorship, which has helped hundreds of artists create profitable businesses with their art, and the AIB Jumpstart, a membership experience designed to help artists get their businesses prepped for profitability. Alexis lives in New York City among many friends, family, and two cats.

    7:30 - 8:00 PM (CET)

    THE CREATIVE RENAISSANCE (OR THE ROCKSTAR ARTIST): ENHANCING CREATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ARTISTIC CHARISMA TO TRANSFORM ART INTO A PROFITABLE FORCE.
    • WHO SHOULD ATTEND
      Creatives that would like to diversity and enhance their revenue streams.
    • DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
      Learn how to enhancing creativity, productivity, and artistic charisma to transform art into a profitable force.
    • PRODUCT IDEATION
      This session goes beyond the conventional approach of turning art into marketable products. Michelangelo Brancato, artist, designer, entrepreneur, and creative director of the brand Coreterno, will guide you into the heart of the creative process, fostering a mindset that nurtures productivity and originality.
    • CREATIVITY ROCKSTAR MINDSET
      Explore ways to elevate your art projects and learn how to cultivate a creativity Rockstar mindset that not only enhances your artistic vision but also makes it profitable, opening doors to limitless possibilities. Michelangelo will share invaluable insights on making your art more vibrant, engaging, and undeniably cool.
    Michelangelo Brancato
    artist, founder of designer brand Coreterno, ECA alumno
    Michelangelo is a multi-talented designer who works in fashion, perfumery and visual art, always engaged in the development of collaborative methods to arrive at a consensus between art and commercial objects.
    This kind of work is often reclaiming purposedly the "archetypes", the forgotten artistic expressions in order to combine them with rock symbols, punk icons or social media teenage slang.
    "I have long aspired to create a design that disrupts" he says.

    With 100k Instagram followers and clients like Queen Leticia of Spain, Coreterno, a fashion and lifestyle brand, is inspired by a universe of contrasts, dark and light, ancient and modern, rock pop and underground, overlapped to antiquities and forgotten memorabilia.


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