Collaborations
Art & Character Conference Happening in Madrid
The University of Navarra (Madrid, Spain), with co-organizer Boston College, is gathering artists, scholars, psychotherapists, and practitioners from around the world for the 2027 Art & Character Conference (June 3–5, 2027).
The Secret to Healthy Sound? Play with Your Food.
Here’s an idea you’ve never considered.
Apply for ESUSA’s Youth Leadership Initiative
El Sistema USA’s Youth Leadership Initiative brings together young musicians and program leaders in the US to develop and spread leadership and life skills.
Students in the League of American Orchestras
Conservatory and university music students and recent graduates can join the League of American Orchestras for free as a League Student Member, or upgrade to the professional level for $80.
Apply for ESUSA’s Youth Leadership Institute
El Sistema USA just opened the applications for the 2027-28 Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), a year-long cohort that brings together program leaders and young musicians as co-learners.
Creative Economy Career Pathways for Youth
The Creative Economy Pathways Virtual Town Hall Series, hosted by Creating Abundance Collaborative, explores how Creative Youth Development (CYD) organizations open career pathways through arts-based experiences and youth leadership.
A Living Network Meets in Milan
Nikoletta Polydorou, Executive Director, Sistema Cyprus; Board Member, Sistema Europe
“It gave me great peace of mind to know that there are such capable and inspiring people whom I can turn to when I face problems that I cannot solve on my own.”
This was how one of my peers reflected on our three days together in Milan last August. Her words got to the heart of a question I had been thinking about for some time:
What keeps a network alive?
Two Grants Support Cross-Europe Collaboration
Perform Europe, the European funding plan for cross-border touring in the performing arts sector, has launched its third Open Call, offering €1.4 million in total to support innovative touring proposals across 41 Creative Europe countries.
RESEO’s 30th Year Conference
RESEO, a European network dedicated to education, participation, and transformation through opera, music, and dance, is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year with a conference titled Making Noise: The Future that We Want.
Arts and Health Resources
One of the U.S. leaders in the Arts and Health movement, Tasha Golden has published “Four Big Ideas for Improving Health through the Arts,” a succinct, free e-book introducing the field of Arts and Health.
