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Oulu (Finland), a partner city in the European city network CreArt 3.0, has launched an open call for the immersive media art residency “We Are All Role Models”, which will take place at the Tiima Museum and Science Centre from 16 November to 17 December 2026.

The event brought together representatives of the Bārta, Suiti, Curonian Kings and Rucava cultural communities to exchange experiences and discuss how to preserve, pass on and continue developing living cultural heritage in a contemporary way, while strengthening cooperation among the traditional cultural communities.

From October 15 to 17, Tipogrāfijas Radošais Kvartāls in Liepāja hosted introductory training for the 2026/2027 academic year of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 youth program. During the 27-hour session, participants had to create and execute an event concept. This year, 24 young people from Grobiņa, Nīca, Priekule, Kuldīga, and Liepāja have been accepted into the program.

On Wednesday, October 28, from 16.00 – 18.00 the cultural venue Pegaza Pagalms, Kuršu 20, in Liepāja, will host a community meeting and experience exchange event organized as part of the Community Programme Neighbourliness (Kaimiņu būšana) by Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (Liepāja 2027).

On 23 October 2026, from 12 noon to 3 pm, a regional seminar entitled “Preserving Historic Books” will take place in the Grunta Hall at Liepāja Central Scientific Library. The seminar will be led by Ārija Ubarste, a senior paper conservator-restorer with extensive experience in the conservation and restoration of a wide range of paper-based objects, including documents, books, photographs and prints.

Liepāja residents and friends of the city have chosen basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis as the most significant person, Liepāja Beach as the most special place, the “Summer Sound” festival as the most memorable event, and the wind as the city’s symbol.

The residency will take place in Kuldīga in August 2027. Applications open until November 15, 2026.

From February 1 to June 13, 2027, as well as from July 1 to 31, 2027, wide range initiatives will take place across Liepāja and the Kuldīga and South Kurzeme Municipalities, aimed at strengthening communities, promoting resident participation, and building cooperation.

On the morning of October 12, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, artist Kristīne Brīniņa held a closing event at the Priekule Day Centre, bringing together centre visitors, employees and family members to mark the conclusion of her residency.

During the residency, the artists met with local residents and explored the history, traditions and everyday life of the towns and villages, transforming their experiences into a variety of artworks – from illustrations and photography to a composition of wooden objects and a piece of jewellery.