Words and photos: Michalina Kuczyńska Michalina Kuczyńska: You said that you knew from the beginning that you are not going to study photography in Poland. Why? Natalia Poniatowska: I was 13 when I started attending a film photography course in the Młodzieżowy Dom...
TO BE… A FREELANCER
Words: Anna Ochmann In July 1999 I graduated the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. My feeling of happiness was mixed with an overwhelming sense of exhaustion. My pride on having manage to graduate from the Academy was coupled with a feeling of hopelessness – what should...
YOU MUST NOT WASTE YOUR TALENT, NOT GIVE UP YOUR PASSION
Words: Zuznna Stachura Illustrations: Katarzyna Baranek-Stachura My mother - Katarzyna Stachura - graduated as a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice in 1998 with an excellent mark. Over 20 years after graduation, she still works as a...
On work-life balance in artistic work, or rather the lack of it…
Anna Ochmann We were holding our keys in our hands. Some of them were single, others were in whole bundles. One could see keys for a flat or a studio, the tiny ones were associated with mailboxes, padlocks or keys to bicycle locks. There were classic keys, flat...
Meet a Lady from Pyskowice
Katarzyna Szota-Eksner runs a blog on Pyskowice and collects herstories that she is able to discover. Some of them has been also published in a book. She inspires others to look for non-obvious tropes and inspiring characters. Pyskowice is a small town in southern...
We are humans. We need relationships
At the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020, as the activist group Nic o nas bez nas, (nothing concerning us without us) Women's Movement Gliwice, Pyskowice we organised a queue protest against the tightening of the abortion law. We stood in the centre of Gliwice...
Digital tools and interactive books – thoughts of the educator and an older brother
Technology in the 21st century is accompanying us at every step - be it at the professional stage, where more and more people work in the office at the computer, preparing documents, presentations, creating movies or music, or in everyday life - using social media is...
Interesting youth initiatives in Silesia
Words by Oliwia Mańka, Foundation ARTeria Various initiatives were proposed as part of the “Youth Activity Centre” project, pursued within the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020, which is co-financed by European Union funds. All of the suggestions were meant to...
What are the most important qualities of an employee?
Words by Oliwia Mańka, ARTeria Foundation The job market is dynamic and constantly changing. When you are looking for a job, it is important to know what skills and characteristics are in demand. In this article, I would like to explore the opinions of experts and...
Why are exhibitions useful in education?
Words by Oliwia Mańka, ARTeria Foundation Are exhibitions going to become a new education tool? Their role in school education has been examined by the ‘Naukobus’ programme conducted by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Copernicus Science...
Are QR codes bound to become a tourist must-have?
Text by Oliwia Mańka Photo by Erik Mclean z Pexels The usage of technology in tourism is not anything new. Many innovations have been developed to ensure the best possible experience for the visitors. QR codes have also been used for quite some time now, but they...
Introduction to the history and principles of Cued Speech
This publishing is a part of the result from Cued Speech Europa project. Cued Speech is a visual language communication system that enables deaf and hard of hearing people efficiently receive and convey language messages. The system was created in 1966 by R. Orin...
Why should you consider exploring your own area?
We often dream of vacations spent in remote areas far away from home. We are drawn by the majestic landscapes and the beauty of the unknown. It is a quite appealing thought, however, adventure opportunities surround us all the time! Let us discuss some advantages of...
Virtualisation benefits – is it worth it?
Picture this: your friend tells you about an interesting brand they have recently got to know. You are curious, so you go online to check it out - just to find out that there is no site of the brand or any information about it online! In this article, I would like to...
Mentors and mentees voices in BtG UX Compendium
"I would like to say a few words about the “Break-in the desk” methodology and how I use it in the mentoring process. First of all, this methodology works in the best way for artists, creatives and creative organizations, which on the one hand, want to develop their...
The modern world, influencers and „takeover”
Nowadays, we live more and more not only in the real world, but also in the virtual one. Social media has spread extensively all over the world. Thanks to them, we can quickly establish contact with anyone on the other side of the world. Professions related to social...
Exhibitions and education – how to take advantage of its benefits?
by Oliwia Mańka Exhibitions are an innovative educational method, which is getting more and more popular. Is there any better way to learn than to combine time spent outside the school building with fun? In this article, I would like to explore the benefits of...
Theatre would not exist without… the audience!
We may often undermine the role of the audience. It seems like an additional part of the whole theatre environment, that it is there just to appreciate the performers’ effort. However, the audience has a massive influence on numerous things that happen there, so in...
Apprenticeships, trips, job shadowing – there are so many ways to benefit from work-based learning!
Work-based learning (WBL) is a strategy that combines both practical and theoretical abilities. This method allows the student to gain real work experiences and increase their adaptability. As this way of learning has been getting more and more popular, let’s explore...
Explore the world’s exhibitions at your own home!
Even though COVID-19’s impact on traveling has lessened now, it is still difficult to visit places that are located on the other side of the planet. Unfortunately, there are many things to remember while planning a trip abroad. Is there any better opportunity to...
PERFORMING ARTS COURSE, DRAWING COURSE, MUSIC WORKSHOPS – how can young, talented Europeans develop their art passions?
Oliwia Mańka, ARTeria Foundation Do young people have any real opportunities for improving their careers in the cultural and creative industries? They may be interested in opportunities that are offered as part of the European Social Fund (ESF) - they provide...
Is doing an apprenticeship in the cultural and creative sectors worth it?
Oliwia Mańka Apprenticeships provide a wide range of possibilities, especially for young people. Sometimes, a certain amount of time spent on an apprenticeship is required at some universities in order to get your degree. This is a justified decision - such an...
How to improve teaching methods with WBL? – about the Learn2Create platform
As a beginning pedagogue, I look for various ways of improving teaching methods, educating young people, and preparing them for their professional lives. The so-called work-based learning is a huge opportunity for that. Even though it is not something that young...
There are no golden rules
Paolo D'Ercole, Materahub interviews Anna ochmann, ARTeria Foundation for #SocialEU project Paolo D'Ercole, Materahub: From no social to one of the most active organisations in EU projects social media promotion. What triggered this change? Anna Ochmann, ARTeria:...
From offline to online – how it happened in Tarnowskie Góry
Anna Gołkowska Dymarczyk and Sylwia Jata from the Góry Kultury Association speak to Anna Ochmann I meet again with Anna Gołkowska-Dymarczyk and Sylwia Jata from the “Góry Kultury" Association in Tarnowskie Góry We started our previous conversation with the live...
On passion for action, inspiring courtesans and unobvious stories discovered anew
Anna Gołkowska Dymarczyk and Sylwia Jata from the Góry Kultury Association speak to Anna Ochmann Let's start from the beginning - where did the idea for the Góry Kultury (Mountains of Culture) association come from? Sylwia Jata: In fact, to an extent we all come from...
Cultural heritage and society 5.0
Anna Ochmann The concept of society 5.0 assumes that advanced technology will be used to solve everyday problems and promote a person-centered society. This idea was initiated in Japan in 2016 [1] [2]. It is becoming more and more popular as technology progresses and...
Knowledge of the nature of art profession is crucial – Ewa Pańczyk-Hałubiec
Michalina Kuczyńska, Foundation ARTeria interviews Ewa Pańczyk-Hołubiec You prepare the students of school of arts in Gliwice for a further education. In your opinion, which competences are the most crucial for young artists that are graduating secondary art school,...
Interview with Aneta Ćwikieł-Łoboda
Michalina Kuczyńska, Foundation ARTeria interviews Aneta Ćwikieł-Swoboda The Art School in Gliwice has been working for 20 years. Where did the idea of creating it came from? Originally, this school was established as the General Secondary School with a military...
Interview to Anna Lewicka as part of the “Bridging the Gap” project
Anna Lewicka A psychologist by education, she has been working closely with business for over 14 years, providing coaching, mentoring and training in the area of personal development and professional competence. She works for companies and organizations as a trainer,...