📅 Implementation: February 2025 – February 2026 (12 months)
💶 Total Budget: €241,270 | ERDF Contribution: €193,016
🤝 Partners: 2 institutions
🎯 Type: People to People Project | P2P

Summary

MutualTrust Cas-Bek cultivates creativity and intercultural dialogue by engaging young people from Arad (Romania) and Békéscsaba (Hungary) in artistic co-creation, exhibitions, and cultural discovery. Through sculpture workshops in the scenic Căsoaia Sculpture Park and painting sessions at the Cereal Museum in Békéscsaba, youth participate in hands-on learning and express their vision of cross-border friendship. The project also includes the creation of a monumental sculpture - a Friendship Gate - and showcases artworks in professional exhibitions, reinforcing long-term cooperation between the two institutions.

Project Aim

To increase youth engagement in cross-border cultural activities and promote cultural heritage as a dynamic, participatory means for artistic expression and cooperation.

Objectives

✅ Engage young people in hands-on sculpture and painting workshops
✅ Foster appreciation for cultural heritage in Arad and Békéscsaba
✅ Promote long-term cross-border cooperation between cultural institutions
✅ Support young artists through exhibitions and creative mentorship
✅ Ensure sustainability through a shared action plan

Key Activities & Results

🔹 Creative Workshops – Joint workshops (sculpture in Căsoaia, painting in Békéscsaba) involving 90 youth participants from both countries.
🔹 Learning from the Masters – The making of the Friendship Gate, sculpted in Căsoaia with youth assisting the artist and gaining insight into the creative process.
🔹 Exhibitions of Youth Art – Photo and art exhibitions in both cities, Arad and  Békéscsaba, displaying the works produced in the workshops, offering visibility and recognition.
🔹 Cultural Exchange – Participants discover local traditions, visit museums and art sites, and engage in open-air cultural experiences.
🔹 5-Year Cooperation Plan  - An action plan which ensures future annual cultural activities and youth engagement beyond the project lifecycle.

By fostering artistic expression and intercultural dialogue, MutualTrust Cas-Bek strengthens cross-border friendships and cultural cooperation between Arad and Békéscsaba.

For more details, consult the project fact sheet: ENG

Partnership

Lead Partner: Arad County Cultural Center (Romania)
Project Partner: Munkácsy Mihály Museum Békéscsaba (Hungary)

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