As part of Pirouette Phase 2, a series of Local Opening Dissemination Conferences (T4.7) was implemented across six partner countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, Germany, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia—with the aim of introducing the project to local communities, stakeholders, and wider audiences.
A total of six conferences were organised, each lasting one day and engaging approximately 30 participants per country, reaching an overall total of around 180 participants. These events brought together young people, youth workers, artists, civil society representatives, educators, and media actors, creating a dynamic space for exchange, networking, and early engagement with the project.
The primary purpose of the Local Opening Dissemination Conferences was to present the project in all its aspects, including its objectives, planned activities, methodology, and expected results. The conferences also aimed to build a shared understanding of the project’s vision and to encourage active participation in upcoming activities, particularly among young people and creative practitioners.
Across all partner countries, the conferences were implemented through diverse and context-specific formats, reflecting local realities and approaches to community engagement. In some contexts, the project was presented through public cultural events, combining artistic expression with dialogue and storytelling, and linking the project’s themes to broader values such as creativity, inclusion, and active citizenship. In others, conferences took place in educational and institutional settings, engaging students, educators, and young professionals in discussions around art, participation, and collaboration.
Several partners integrated the dissemination activities into existing community events and cultural gatherings, allowing the project to reach wider and more diverse audiences. These formats included presentations at universities and faculties of arts, participation in local festivals and thematic events, and targeted meetings with youth organisations, artists, and civil society stakeholders. In some cases, multiple dissemination moments were organised within the same country, expanding outreach and strengthening visibility at national level.
The conferences not only introduced the project but also served as platforms for networking and partnership-building, enabling connections between young artists, youth workers, institutions, and community actors. They contributed to raising awareness about the role of art in social change, intercultural dialogue, and community development, while also positioning the project within local cultural ecosystems.
As a result, the Local Opening Dissemination Conferences successfully established a strong foundation for project implementation, ensuring visibility, stakeholder engagement, and community interest from the outset. They created momentum for subsequent activities, including Cultural Workshops and the Assessment of Cultural Background, by fostering a sense of ownership and participation among local actors.
Through these initial dissemination efforts, the project effectively connected local communities with its broader transnational vision, setting the stage for collaborative artistic processes and meaningful engagement across all partner countries.
