ARTechYOUTH
Immersive Art Exchange – Advancing Youth Skills at the Intersection of Art and Technology
- Dates: March 9 – 15, 2025
- Place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Deadline for application: February 3, 2025

ARTechYOUTH Immersive Art Exchange – Advancing Youth Skills at the Intersection of Art and Technology is an Erasmus+ youth exchange project supported by the European Union and created by PrivatePrint Studio from Skopje, North Macedonia, and Innovato from Ljubljana, Slovenia. 

ARTechYOUTH primarily aims to provide a rich and multifaceted learning and collaborative environment that empowers young artists and creatives with digital and creative skills to co-create new artistic expressions at the intersection of art and technology. Through collaborative and intercultural learning opportunities, immersive art experiences, and innovative technology integration, this project aims to foster creativity, digital literacy, cross-disciplinary expertise, and youth participation in culture and society. It ultimately aims to prepare them to excel in the modern creative landscape and contribute to society's cultural and technological advancement.

Who can participate?
The Immersive Art Exchange will include a total of 16 participants coming from North Macedonia and Slovenia. The exchange encourages language diversity and exchange in all the participants’ native languages; English will be used during the lectures and the program.
If you are:

- A young person ages 18-30 and a resident of North Macedonia or Slovenia, 
- A creative or technology keen, interested in the field where art and technology intersect, and would like to expand your skills in both fields,
- A student or young professional in the fields, self-taught or admirer, your level of knowledge is not relevant to this open call,
- Interested in learning new professional and life skills, exchanging knowledge with peers,
- Motivated to collaborate and create together in a group across different disciplines.

This open call is for you!

How can you participate?
All participants should apply using the online Application Form below. Complete all the required questions and submit the form by February 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. at the latest.
The participants will be selected by a committee of representatives of the partner organisations, lecturers, and outside advisors. The selection process will be based on the following criteria:

- Eligibility of the applicant (see previous segment)
- Motivation of the applicant
- Inclusion and diversity principles: equal opportunities for applicants of diverse backgrounds

All applicants will be informed of the results of their application by February 15, 2025.

What do we provide for the selected participants?

- A seven-day multilayered learning opportunity and intercultural exchange in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Inspiring lectures, interactive learning, co-creation sessions, and organised field trips and cultural programs.
- Covered accommodation, travel costs, and at least two meals a day.
- Support team for all participants and their needs before, during, and after the exchange.
- Safe space for diversity, inclusion, personal expression, and active participation.
- Feedback and evaluation sessions, YouthPass.

The application form and all information about this open call at the document - read it HERE!

For additional questions, please write at info@privateprint.mk

We are expacting your applications!