1. Farmstudio – A Centre of Contemporary Art 2024

 

Link and application: Opportunity detail page | European Youth Portal

 

Description

This project is organized in cooperation with an NGO Farmstudio, an independent cultural centre located on a historic agricultural farm in the village of Vysoka. Farmstudio focuses on contemporary live art and culture in connection to cultural and natural heritage and organizes international art residencies, contemporary art exhibitions, creative workshops and multi-genre cultural events. The area is undergoing a gradual reconstruction and the goal of the project is to help with this reconstruction. Work will be diverse and manual, you will be able to choose according to your interests and physical abilities. The tasks will include plastering, woodworking, renovation of wooden and metal elements, painting, mowing the grass, landscaping etc. No previous experience is required. Bring work clothes that can get dirty and/or damaged, good shoes, a cap to protect yourself from the sun and a raincoat in case of rainy days. The work takes place in the same area where you will be accommodated.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The complex includes a residential building, a gallery building (former granary), a studio building (former stables and barns) and two uncovered buildings of former barns. You will sleep in the residential building in two big rooms with 13 beds, and blankets and sheets will be provided for you. Wifi is available. There is also a kitchen, 3 toilets and 2 showers. You can also use a washing machine. You will cook all your meals together as a group, preferably vegetarian.

Training during the activity

Presentation of an independent art centre Farmstudio – history, development and vision, photography workshop and guided tour of a contemporary art exhibition. During the project, a Volunteering Day will be organised with a cultural programme consisting of a music, theatre or dance performance.

Participant profile

The project is suitable for volunteers interested in contemporary art, cultural heritage and nature who are not afraid of manual work. For more info about ESC, you can read our FAQ here https://www.inexsda.cz/en/faq-esc/ and visit https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en. This project could also be suitable for volunteers with fewer opportunities under the program Volunteering for All. More info about the project on our page http://tinyurl.com/2p96kymj.

 

2. Dive into the history of Terezin

 

Link: INEX-SDA

 

Work

Volunteers will clean and restore the water system of the 18th-century fortress, clean and maintain the mini-zoo-military yard, clean the fortifications and underground passages of the fortress and maintain the green vegetation. Most of the work will be outside, please, bring suitable clothes that can get dirty or damaged, rubber boots or sandals to enter the water.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation is provided near the historical fortress. There are two rooms for 6 people each. Both rooms have bathroom facilities (shower and toilet). Bring your towel. In the accommodation, there is also basic kitchen equipment (microwave, fridge, dishes). WIFI is available, and you can also use a washing machine. Accommodation is 5 minutes from the city centre and 5 minutes from the fortress where you will be working. You will prepare breakfasts and dinners together as a group from the provided ingredients. Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant.

Location and leisure

Location: Terezin is a small historical town located approximately one hour away from Prague in the north of the Czech Republic. The nearest bigger city is Usti nad Labem. In Terezin, the phone coverage is good, and ATMs, pharmacies and grocery stores are in the town.

Leisure time: You can visit nearby cities Litomerice or Usti nad Labem where you can find a swimming pool, parks, and a cinema. Or you can go on a hike to the nature-protected area of Ceske Stredohori. You will also meet the town’s representatives, have a barbecue and do other community activities.

Study part: Tour of the historic corridors – lecture in the English language on the origins of the fortress, museum exhibition of the La Grace sailors, art exhibition, workshop and demonstration of 18th-century crafts, an opportunity to visit the World War Memorial.

Project hosted by

The project is organized in cooperation with the association Terezin – City of Change, which aims to renovate the historical buildings of the Terezin fortress, make them accessible to the public and organize educational and cultural activities. Thanks to its rich history and unique 18th-century monuments, Terezin is on the UNESCO indicative list. The aim of the project is to help with the restoration and preservation of the fortress city and learn about the history of the city that goes far beyond the infamous WWII era. At this project, you will actively contribute to achieving United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Directions to meeting point

Timetables may change for summer. We will provide more transport details in infoheet later. Feel free to use our application IDOS for all kind of transport around Czech Republic (buses, trains, public city transport). To have a general knowledge how to ge to the meeting point: From Prague airport, take the trolleybus line number 59 to “Nadrazi Veleslavin” station. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar. At the “Muzeum” stop, change to red metro line C in the direction of Letnany, and stay until the final stop. Here, take bus 413 at 16:00 to your final destination “Terezin aut. nadr”. The campleader will be waiting for you there at 17:00 and take you to the accommodation.

Additional comments

Requirements: Smoking in the accommodation and drinking alcohol during working hours are prohibited. Requested quiet hours in the accommodation start from 10 PM.

Notes: The project is especially suitable for lovers of history and nature, students of architecture, and anyone who can appreciate the beauty of a preserved 18th-century site and give us a helping hand with the work. There is a possible risk of allergies – animals’ fur or hay.

Requirements

This project is supported by the EU program European Solidarity Corps. Some of the conditions differ from the usual projects; there will be detailed info provided after your acceptance. For more info about ESC visit https://www.inexsda.cz/en/faq-esc/.
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