Program
stART – Youth Culture Initiatives in
Greece
Cooperation partners
Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH
Heidehofstr. 31,
D-70184 Stuttgart
Goethe-Institut
Vas. Olgas 66
GR-546 42 Thessaloniki
ΣτART – Youth Culture Initiatives in Greece
Application form
Through this application form we would like to get to know who you are and
what your professional profile is, to learn what your motivation is to take part
in the stART capacity building program in Germany, and to understand your
concept for a youth cultural initiative in Greece.
Profile
Personal information
First name:
Last name:
Title:
Date/ Place of birth:
Country of origin:
Country of residence:
Contact
Phone/ Mobile:
E-Mail:
Address:
Post code/ City:
Motivation
Initiative
Bundesvereinigung
Soziokultureller Zentren e.V.
Lehrter Straße 27-30,
D-10557 Berlin
Contact through:
Goethe-Institut
Maria-Louiza Laopodi
Phone +30 2310 889 587
Maria-Louiza.Laopodi@
thessaloniki.goethe.org
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Educational background
Area of study:
Academic degree:
Year of graduation:
Name of institution:
Command of English:
Other language skills:
Professional experience
Specific knowledge/ skills related to cultural management:
Web links that you think are representative of yourself as a professional
(e.g. blogs, podcasts, videos, personal, event or program web pages):
Short Biography
Please use the following space to formulate your short biography (including
your personal interests and professional experience) to introduce yourself. In
case your application is accepted, your biography and a photo will be published on the official website of stART http://www.bosch-stiftung.de/start:
(max. 150 words)
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Profile
Motivation
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Initiative
Statement of Motivation
Please state your motivation and interest to partake in the stART capacity
building program in Germany:
(max. 150 words)
Profile
Motivation
Initiative
Title of your (future) youth cultural initiative
Artistic or cultural field(s) to which your youth cultural initiative relate:
Performing arts:
Theatre
Dance
Music
Visual arts:
Design
Film
Digital applications
Literature:
Readings
Poetry slam
Others, namely:
Street art
Description of your (future) youth cultural initiative
Please give a brief description of your (idea) for a youth cultural initiative in
Greece which you would like to launch through stART, taking into account the
following:
-
Aims and tools of the initiative
Involvement of young people
Market research (your initiative compared to others in the area)
Collaboration with cultural institutions and initiatives
Estimated project budget (rough calculation)
(max. 300 words)
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Declaration
I hereby certify that the statements and information in this application form are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree that my personal data
will be stored and may be transferred to a third party if necessary for the successful execution of the project.
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Place, date
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Signature
Please send this application form along with your CV as PDF file by EMAIL
to Sotiris Stampoulis at: Sotiris.Stampoulis.extern@thessaloniki.goethe.org
Deadline for application is: JULY 8th, 2015, AT 24.00 (GR TIME)
Contact
Should you need any further information or assistance, please contact
Sotiris Stampoulis
Phone +30 2310 889 513
6 (9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday)
Sotiris.Stampoulis.extern@thessaloniki.goethe.org
Maria-Louiza Laopodi
Phone +30 2310 889 587 (9.00-17.00 Monday to Friday)
Maria-Louiza.Laopodi@thessaloniki.goethe.org
Program
stART – Youth Culture Initiatives in
Greece
Cooperation partners
Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH
Heidehofstr. 31,
D-70184 Stuttgart
Goethe-Institut
Vas. Olgas 66
GR-546 42 Thessaloniki
Bundesvereinigung
Soziokultureller Zentren e.V.
Lehrter Straße 27-30,
D-10557 Berlin
Contact through:
ΣτART – Youth Culture Initiatives in Greece
Open call for cultural managers
“stART” is a training and fellowship program for Greek graduates seeking an
advanced level of qualification in international cultural management. The
program supports up-and-coming cultural managers who wish to start youth
culture initiatives in their local communities. The aim of stART is to promote
individual initiative among young people in Europe.
stART is a program of the Robert Bosch Stiftung conducted in cooperation
with the Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki and the Bundesvereinigung
Soziokultureller Zentren e.V. (German Network of Community Art Centres).
What does stART offer?
By applying to stART you will have the opportunity to be one, out of up to 30
fellows travelling to Germany in fall 2015 in order to take part in a:
- 2 week training program in Berlin and Stuttgart, offering capacity building
in project management, public relations and fundraising
- 4 week job shadowing, offering first hand insight into the work of
Community Art Centres and cultural initiatives in Germany, including the
possibility of organizing a small scale youth culture project with a budget of
up to Euro 1500 being provided
Having successfully completed the capacity building program you are eligible
to apply for one, out of 12, half-year fellowships, starting December 2015,
Goethe-Institut
Maria-Louiza Laopodi
Phone +30 2310 889 587
Maria-Louiza.Laopodi@
thessaloniki.goethe.org
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which will offer you the opportunity to:
- Start your own youth cultural initiative in Greece, with a project budget of
up to Euro 10 000 being provided, which shall be supplemented by further
funds raised by yourself
- Take part in the closing festival and present your project to a broad public
and possible future sponsors
All stART fellows will receive a monthly subsistence of Euro 800. In addition,
accommodation in Germany will be provided through the program. The
program language is English.
TRAINING &
JOB SHADOWING
IN GERMANY
PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION
IN GREECE
FESTIVAL
IN GREECE
How can I apply to stART?
1. Please check if your profile meets the following criteria:
- Permanently residing in Greece
- Graduate in the area of arts and cultural studies OR graduate of another
area with work experience in the cultural field
- Junior management experience with cultural or youth initiatives through
volunteering or professional work
- Good command of English
2. Please review if your (idea for a) youth culture initiative is geared towards:
- Motivating existing potential in your cultural area
- Actively involving young people in the process
- Connecting with local cultural institutions
3. Please submit the following documents
- stART application form
- Curriculum Vitae
Please send both documents as PDF by EMAIL to Sotiris Stampoulis at:
Sotiris.Stampoulis.extern@thessaloniki.goethe.org
Deadline for application is:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th, 2015, AT 24.00 (GR TIME)
Any application submitted afterwards shall not be accepted.
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What are the next steps?
After having received your application, a selection committee composed of
representatives from each of the partner organizations of stART will review
and grade it according to the following selection criteria:
- Completeness of application
- Statement of Motivation
- Originality and maturity of proposed youth culture initiative
Successful applicants will receive an invitation to an interview which will take
place between July 20th and July 21st at the Goethe-Institut in Thessaloniki.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to Euro 100.
stART program cycle
Application step 1
June July 8, 2015
Phase III - Closing
Festival
May 2016
Interviews
July 20/21, 2015
Phase II - Projects
December 1, 2015 May 31, 2016
Phase I - Training
September 23 November 7, 2015
Application step 2
November 2015
Any more questions?
Should you need any further information or clarification, please contact
Sotiris Stampoulis
Phone +30 2310 889 613 (9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday)
Sotiris.Stampoulis.extern@thessaloniki.goethe.org
Maria-Louiza Laopodi
Phone +30 2310 889 587 (9.00-17.00 Monday to Friday)
Maria-Louiza.Laopodi@thessaloniki.goethe.org
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Information on the cooperation partners
Robert Bosch Stiftung
The Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of the major German foundations associated
with a private company. It holds 92 percent of the share capital of Robert
Bosch GmbH. Established in 1964, it represents the philanthropic endeavors
of Robert Bosch (1861–1942), focussing on the fields of science, health,
international relations, education, society, and culture. Between 1964 and
2014, the Foundation has made available 1.3 billion Euros for projects. In
2014, approximately 68 million Euros were spent on project funding.
Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki
The Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki conveys a comprehensive image of
Germany by providing information about cultural, social and political life in
Germany. Since 1955 it promotes international cultural cooperation by
organising a broad variety of events. The Goethe-Institut Thessaloniki offers
workshops and training seminars for teachers of German as a second
language. Learning about German life and culture is an integral part of the
language courses. It also provides an extensive examination program. The
library serves as a resource for those interested in contemporary Germany
and for those interested in teaching and studying German as a foreign
language.
Bundesvereinigung Soziokultureller Zentren e.V.
The Bundesvereinigung Soziokultureller Zentren e.V. connects in Germany
around five hundred socio-cultural or community art centres in fifteen states.
Its most important tasks are the coordination and support of the centres along
with their public relations and representation in the political sphere. The
networks on the state and national levels ensure consultation, further
education, exchange and support for centres and initiatives already in
existence and in development. The The Bundesvereinigung Soziokultureller
Zentren e.V. is also active on a European level, e.g. as member of the
“European Network for Cultural Centres” (ENCC).
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