Project details

“We Make Art” was an exciting two-year journey that united passionate young people from Germany, France, Greece, and Spain, all dedicated to creating positive change through art and civic engagement. Our mission was clear: to explore the transformative power of art while diving deep into themes like peacebuilding and human rights education. The project kicked off with two dynamic international trainings, “Peace of Art” and “We Make Culture,” where we learned, collaborated, and equipped ourselves with the skills needed to address the pressing issues threatening peace in our societies.
Before launching into our local initiatives, we held a lively webinar on Artivism. This session highlighted how art can serve as a powerful tool for peaceful, transformative social action. Armed with newfound knowledge and inspiration, participants then implemented a series of local actions in their respective countries.

These activities included engaging workshops, vibrant exhibitions, and creative artistic projects that not only promoted human rights but also celebrated a culture of peace within local communities.

A key highlight of our project is the booklet ‘Re:ACT’ which stands as a testament to our collective creativity and commitment. Within its pages, we address crucial issues such as human rights violations and environmental challenges, using diverse artistic expressions that reflect our experiences. Each artwork is infused with strategies for peacebuilding, non-violent communication, and conflict transformation, showcasing our dedication to fostering holistic change. Through “We Make Art,” we strive to inspire others to join us on this journey, using the power of creativity to build a brighter, more peaceful future!

The objectives of We Make Art

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To develop an understanding of concepts of peace, peace education and human rights

To develop the competence to design, run and evaluate a peace education activity by using creative artistic tools and methods

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To empower artists to express themselves online and in one local event per parti-cipant country in order to reach a wider audience

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To empower youth to take initiative in times of crises to promote common values and keep the human spirit up through art

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To strengthen the YPA network and promote peacebuilding and human rights activities reinforced with artistic tools and methods

The project had a duration of 24 months. It was implemented over the period from November 30, 2022, to November 30, 2024. The project is implemented under the scheme of the Erasmus + KA2 Small-scale partnerships in youth with the financial support of the French National Agency of Erasmus+.

Meet Our Partners

The Project involves four partnering organisations that we eager to put hard work into fostering peace education and a culture of peace all around Europe.