As the European Capital of Culture year approaches, more international eyes are turning to Latvia’s western region. This June, experienced journalist James Ruddy explored Liepāja, Kuldīga and Aizpute – tracing stories of heritage, tradition and transformation.
On July 9, a unique event “A Cultural Adventure Touching on Rock” will take place at the cultural venue “Pegaza Pagalms” in Liepāja inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Latvian rock music and explore its influence on social change.
The city of Skopje and Cultural informative center within the framework of the CreArt Network are announcing an open call for an artist residency that will take place in Skopje from September 15 until October 15, 2025. Application deadline is July 10.
Nine European countries have launched a joint initiative to strengthen the long-term impact of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) on regional development beyond the title year. The project, ECoC Echo, focuses on solutions that help preserve and amplify the momentum generated during the title year, fostering growth in the cultural sector, regional development, and international cooperation.
As part of the CreArt network, the City of Clermont-Ferrand in France is organizing a two-month residency for 3 visual artists at Chalet Lecoq from October 13 to December 15. It will select 2 artists from the CreArt network and 1 from Clermont-Ferrand.
In 2027, not only will Liepāja hold the title of European Capital of Culture, but so too will the Portuguese city of Évora. To celebrate this cultural partnership, families attending the Sea Festival are invited to experience a performance by Évora-based puppeteer, creator, and researcher Manuel Costa Dias, titled “Puppets of My Life”.
The series of events is held under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) “New European Bauhaus” (NEB) project “From Know-How To Do-How” and is implemented in Latvia by the Liepāja Restoration Centre in cooperation with the Foundation “Liepāja 2027”.
