Acknowledging the importance of heritage in the African continent as a lever for education, local pride and sustainable economic development, the Heritage Management Organization signed a MOU with the Economic Commission for Africa to support actions in multiple fronts for the entire continent.

The continent of Africa and the building of capacity for heritage organizations to its unique cultural heritage have been strategic priorities for our organization. Our work with UNECA is building on the strengths of the “Heritage Management Project (HerMaP) Gambia”, a EUROPEAID funded international project, with the aim to develop the skills of heritage and cultural managers working for state and civil society organizations of The Gambia, outside of the capital Banjul, aiming to establish and support heritage and cultural enterprises that result in greater community solidarity. The Institution building of heritage organizations is seen both by UNECA and HERITΛGE as a great step not only towards sustainable development but also towards strengthening democracy.

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Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development.

Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

At the Heritage Management Organization, we believe that the sum is greater than the parts. Collaboration is a basic tenet of HERITΛGE as we continuously try to weave and develop an invaluable network of partners from all over the world.

In this context, HERITΛGE supports the initiative of Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists and singed a Memorandum of Understanding to include them in our international network.

 

“The Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists – AGLIS has started a collaboration with the Heritage Management Organization – HERITΑGE for the support of lifelong education in the field of education and protection of Cultural Heritage. The Association seeks synergies because it believes in the synthesis of ideas, in the complementarity of forces, in the unity for supremacy. Only in this way can libraries meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s difficulties by increasing services to their readers.”

– Dr Anthi Katsirikou, President of AGLIS

 

The Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists was established in 1968 and is the only recognized Panhellenic scientific association for Greek librarians. So far, the Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists has held several seminars and workshops on specialized topics and seven Panhellenic conferences.  AIGLIS has also published a series of manuals and journals. At the same time, the Association is a member of international organizations (EBLIDA, IFLA) and has an advisory role in its areas of expertise.  AGLIS collaborates with various institutions in Greece to promote developments in organizing and disseminating information (Ministry of Education, National Document Centre, National Book Centre of Greece, etc.).

 

“LIbraries are key stakeholders for the preservation and dissemination of heritage. In our efforts to build a strong coalition of like-minded institutions in heritage management capacity building, HERITΛGE has singed an MoU with the AGLI to include them in our international network. Our collaboration envisages to build capacity within the structures of AGLI, so as to be able to fulfill their mission. We are privileged to have such an important local organization in our network and look forward to their meaningful contribution to managing heritage.”

-Dr. Evangelos Kyriakidi, fsa, Director, the Heritage Management Organization

 

The C1 training package, implemented by ANBPR Romania for 10 participants from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece, was successfully completed in February, in the context of Teach For Future program. The 11 people that received the intensive training are the facilitators who are going to train another 210 adults to better respond to the demands of the current working environment in the field of modeling and 3D printing.

Up next, between 18 and 31 of March, the C2 is taking place online via ZOOM by The Heritage Management Organization, within the Center of Excellence in Greece. The training will run for 8 days, totaling 35 training hours. The participants will receive training by some of the most influential academics in the fields of Management, Digital Marketing, Crowdsourcing, Communication and more.

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Main Objective

Outcomes

Artistic Research Residency Programme  Iran-Europe

In the framework of  Cultural Heritage Management Project in Iran

 

About HerMaP – Cultural Heritage Management Program 

“HerMap Iran” is funded by the Directorate General for International Partnerships of the European Commission and lead by The Heritage Management Organization – HERITΛGE (Greece) in partnership with the Goethe-Institut (Germany) and  the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR (Belgium). It focuses on the enhancement of the local management of Iranian heritage through training Iranian cultural heritage managers and through an artistic research residency program. 

HerMap: Artistic Research Residency Programme 

The Goethe-Institut (Germany) and the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels -BOZAR (Belgium)  have built an artistic research residency program between Iran and Europe, consisting of  the following activities: 

• Open Call and project selection; 
• Experimental Lab at the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (BOZAR)-due to the corona  situation the lab might be held in digital format, however if the traveling restrictions  be removed, the lab will be held as scheduled in Brussels.  
• Digital artist in residency program; 
• Presentation of the results in Tehran; 
• Final encounter at the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (BOZAR) 

The program is organized as a means to preserve and revalue tangible and intangible  cultural heritage by creating new ways for its perception, reception and communication. It  aims at developing the potential of cultural heritage for new generations by promoting its  contemporary reception and knowledge, by linking past and presence.  

 

Open Call-Digital Artistic Research Residency on the topic of Classic  Iranian poetry 

The Artistic Research Residency Program Iran-Europe invites Iranian and European artists  to present a project on the topic of classic Iranian poetry. 

The purpose of this project is to focus on proposing creative approaches to enhance the  value of the Iranian poetry, in particular the classic Persian poetry in its various forms. In  particular, it aims to connect these ancient forms of poetry with contemporary artistic  expressions in the most beautiful and permanent manner and, by doing so, reaching a  wider audience, especially among the younger generations. 

This might contain a spectrum of different types and formats such as:

Studies and research work on poems and poetic works (poetic heritage) aiming at an  interdisciplinary dialogue with other artistic forms (music, visual arts, etc.), providing a  space for archiving traditional poems of unknown poets, combining these with musical  formats, artistic reconstruction of old and oral poetry games, etc. 

All projects should have an innovative storytelling dimension by using contemporary  artistic formats of research and a community engagement dimension, including co operation with the local artists. 

Who can apply? 

• Iranian and European artists;  
• Interested in works of art related to the fields of Iranian poetry, in particular classic  Iranian poetry. 
• Taking part in all activities mentioned below; 
• Willing to travel abroad; (though in the current health context, travels to Iran and  Europe might be difficult or impossible). 
• The application can be done individually or in a tandem. 

 

Duration and procedure details 

All selected participants will be invited to participate in the following activities: • Experimental-Lab in the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR on June 10 and 11, 2021  – if the Corona situation permits it. The lab provides the opportunity to get professional  advices and hints from a group of artists and experts in the field of classic Iranian  poetry. This could inspire them to sharpen their approach. 

• Digital artist in residency program: Each residency is going to take one month between  July and September 2021. The exact time-plan will be sent to the artists after the  selection process. Artists should deliver their work at the end of the residency period. 
• Presentation of results in November/December 2021 in Tehran, where the productions  of each residency will be shown. 
• Final encounter: it will take place in the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR in  “December 2021” to share all experiences and encourage peer-learning, knowledge sharing and future collaborations. 

 

What HerAiR offers 

• Travel and visa costs, accommodation and daily allowance to attend the Artists-Lab in  Brussels; 
• Technical support and access to a digital project platform; 
• Research supported by a team of artists and experts in Iran
• Each residency will be shaped around the individual needs of each successful applicant  creating a unique residency opportunity providing a tailored residency program for  each successful applicant, to meet and collaborate digitally with local artists and  experts. 
• Travel and visa costs, accommodation and daily allowance to attend the Final  Encounter in Brussels.  
• Presentation of the final projects and results in Tehran and Brussels. 

 

Selection Process 

• Open call deadline: April 15, 2021; 
• The participants will be selected by an artistic committee consisting of 7 experts from  Iran and Europe.  
• Publication of the final selection of artists: May 2021 

 

Application documents 

• Detailed CV; 
• Portfolio (including – if available – media links);  
• Professional and personal motivation to be part of this project (max. 1 page); • Description of the project, planned for the residency (max. 1 pages); • Two references; 
• Passport Copy 
• Contact Information 

 

Artists Qualifications 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of art 
• Age between 24 and 50 
• Live and work in Iran or Europe 
• Good English skills in order to be able to communicate

 

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FAQs 

How do I know you have received my application? 

We will acknowledge the receipt of your application via e-mail. 

Will the participants need to get visas for Iran/Europe? 

Yes, you have to apply for visa. In the current health context, travels to and from Iran are  not possible, however if the traveling restrictions be removed by the time and the lab is  supposed to be held, you need to apply for the visa to travel. 

Can I apply on behalf of someone? 

No 

Do I need to provide a travel insurance? 

Yes 

Can I participate in just part of the residency? 

No 

What are the eligible countries? 

EU member states and Iran 

When will successful applicants find out? 

Approx. one month after the deadline. 

What happens if I’m selected for the residency? 

We will contact you personally. 

I have more questions – who do I contact? 

[email protected] 

To apply, please send the demanded documents to [email protected] with the  subject “application classic Iranian poetry 2021”. Deadline is April 2, 2021.

Artistic Research Residency Programme  Iran-Europe

In the framework of  Cultural Heritage Management Project in Iran

 

About HerMaP – Cultural Heritage Management Program 

“HerMap Iran” is funded by the Directorate General for International Partnerships of the European Commission and lead by The Heritage Management Organization – HERITΛGE (Greece) in partnership with the Goethe-Institut (Germany) and the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR (Belgium). It focuses on the enhancement of the local management of Iranian heritage through training Iranian cultural heritage managers and through an artistic research residency program. 

HerMap: Artistic Research Residency Programme 

The Goethe-Institut (Germany) and the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels -BOZAR (Belgium)  have built an artistic research residency program between Iran and Europe, consisting of  the following activities: 

• Open Call and project selection; 
• Experimental Lab at the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (BOZAR)-due to the corona  situation the lab might be held in digital format, however if the traveling restrictions  be removed, the lab will be held as scheduled in Brussels.  
• Digital artist in residency program; 
• Presentation of the results in Tehran; 
• Final encounter at the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels (BOZAR) 

The program is organized as a means to preserve and revalue tangible and intangible  cultural heritage by creating new ways for its perception, reception and communication. It  aims at developing the potential of cultural heritage for new generations by promoting its contemporary reception and knowledge, by linking past and presence.  

Open Call-Digital Artistic Research Residency on the topic of  Creative Music Heritage 

The Artistic Research Residency Program Iran-Europe invites Iranian and European artists  to present a project on the topic of Iranian music heritage. 

This project should focus in particular on proposing new approaches to enhance the value  of the Iranian music heritage in its various components with the aim of preserving it,  renewing musical practices and raising awareness to the widest possible audience. 

This can include a variety of different approaches to the traditional and regional music of  Iran as e.g. research work on already existing sound collections and archives, archiving folk  music of unknown musicians, writing and composing based on the traditional repertoires or  connecting these with other existing contemporary music and perceiving formats.

All projects should have an innovative storytelling dimension by using contemporary  artistic formats of research and a community engagement dimension, including co operation with the local artists. 

Who can apply? 

• Iranian and European artists;  
• Interested in works of art related to the fields of music heritage, traditional and  regional music of Iran; 
• Taking part in all activities mentioned below; 
• Willing to travel abroad; (though in the current health context, travels to Iran and  Europe might be difficult or impossible). 
• The application can be done individually or in a tandem. 

 

Duration and procedure details 

All selected participants will be invited to participate in the following activities: • Experimental-Lab in the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR on June 10 and 11, 2021  – if the Corona situation permits it. The lab provides the opportunity to get professional  advices and hints from a group of artists and experts in the field of creative music  heritage. This could inspire them to sharpen their approach. 

• Digital artist in residency program: Each residency is going to take one month between  July and September 2021. The exact time-plan will be sent to the artists after the  selection process. Artists should deliver their work at the end of the residency period. 
• Presentation of results in November/December 2021 in Tehran, where the productions  of each residency will be shown. 
• Final encounter: it will take place in the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – BOZAR in  “December 2021” to share all experiences and encourage peer-learning, knowledge sharing and future collaborations. 

 

What HerAiR offers 

• Travel and visa costs, accommodation and daily allowance to attend the Artists-Lab in  Brussels; 
• Technical support and access to a digital project platform; 
• Research supported by a team of artists and experts in Iran 
• Each residency will be shaped around the individual needs of each successful applicant  creating a unique residency opportunity providing a tailored residency program for  each successful applicant, to meet and collaborate digitally with local artists and  experts.
• Travel and visa costs, accommodation and daily allowance to attend the Final  Encounter in Brussels.  
• Presentation of the final projects and results in Tehran and Brussels. 

 

Selection Process 

• Open call deadline: April 15, 2021; 
• The participants will be selected by an artistic committee consisting of 7 experts from  Iran and Europe.  
• Publication of the final selection of artists: May 2021 

 

Application documents 

• Detailed CV; 
• Portfolio (including – if available – media links);  
• Professional and personal motivation to be part of this project (max. 1 page);
• Description of the project, planned for the residency (max. 1 pages);
• Two references; 
• Passport Copy 
• Contact Information 

 

Artists Qualifications 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of art 
• Age between 24 and 50 
• Live and work in Iran or Europe 
• Good English skills in order to be able to communicate 

 

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FAQs

How do I know you have received my application? 

We will acknowledge the receipt of your application via e-mail. 

Will the participants need to get visas for Iran/Europe? 

Yes, you have to apply for visa. In the current health context, travels to and from Iran are  not possible, however if the traveling restrictions be removed by the time and the lab is  supposed to be held, you need to apply for the visa to travel. 

Can I apply on behalf of someone? 

No 

Do I need to provide a travel insurance? 

Yes 

Can I participate in just part of the residency? 

No 

What are the eligible countries? 

EU member states and Iran 

When will successful applicants find out? 

Approx. one month after the deadline. 

What happens if I’m selected for the residency? 

We will contact you personally. 

I have more questions – who do I contact? 

[email protected] 

To apply, please send the demanded documents to [email protected] with the  subject “application creative music heritage 2021”. Deadline is April 2, 2021.

 

 

Τhe Municipality of Nafplion, in collaboration with the Heritage Management Organization and Hogent University, carried out an educational program for the digitization of cultural heritage monuments of Nafplion, held on October 25 – November 2, 2020.

In this special program, 13 students of Hogent University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Ghent, Belgium) were trained to create 3D digital models and by using innovative topographic tools, they created digital images of the restoration of the monuments of Nafplion.

For the training, two state-of-the-art ground-based laser scanners were used to collect dense and accurate point clouds. Laser ground scanning is a technique that utilizes invisible laser beams to accurately and geometrically capture objects. Combined with a special built-in camera, it converts point clouds into a 3D display. In addition, the students used the equipment to calculate three-dimensional photo-realistic models that allow to create facets, ortho-photographs and interactive three-dimensional illustrations at any time. The overall project will be presented in the Spring of 2021 on a special website.

The team was invited by the Mayor of Nafplion to work on monuments of the Municipality of Nafplion.Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Cornelis Stal, the team studied and captured

➡️ the Court Square

➡️ the Courthouse,

➡️ Agios Spyridonas Square

➡️ the Ottoman bath,

➡️the old Customs Office and more.

The overall aim of the project was to support better preservation of tangible cultural heritage, and by so doing valorise the role of cultural heritage in supporting job creation, economic growth and social cohesion through supporting the localities as venues for sustainable tourism.

 

Project Partners: MUNICIPALITY OF NAFPLION, LANDWARD RESEARCH, HOGESCHOOL GENT, ERASMUS+