Center for Art and Ecology - Kafkárna

Status: completed

Project duration: 2022 - 2024

Funded by: EEA Grants

Main researcher: Ing. arch. Kateřina Vídenová

Project summary: 

The proposed project addresses the lack of cultural and educational activities related to contemporary environmental and social issues and artistic challenges. The project seeks to revive the immovable cultural monument of the former Studio B. Kafka. With the increasing demands for ecological artistic creation and rising awareness of climate change, we see it as essential to create a place where those interested in these topics can learn about them, find examples of good practice and have the opportunity to experience them in workshops.

Who were our partners?

Project had two partners, one was organization called CAN - Concerden Artists Norway nad the other Museum of Romani culture.

What was the main aim of the project?

The main goal of the project was to create a new Centre for Art and Ecology in this building with a garden, which raised important contemporary issues - besides ecology and sustainability it also focused on topics related to inclusion, care for public space and minorities. Within the first one, we organized three major educational and practical symposia/workshops. The second activity focused on smaller workshops in the garden and community and cultural events.  We created a permanent exhibition Garden, and we also focused on the sustainable operation of the Centre itself by articulating the outcomes of past and future uses of the heritage site. This involved the creation of an archive and a publication. The project aimed at students and teachers of UMPRUM and other educational cultural and social institutions and target groups: universities, high schools, galleries, eco-centres and minorities. 

Project website: https://www.kafkarna-cueu.cz/

Facebook page with program of the Centre: https://www.facebook.com/kafkarna/?locale=cs_CZ

More info: Kafkárna