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ESPRONCEDA: Partner of the New European Bauhaus

ESPRONCEDA became an official partner of the New European Bauhaus initiative in 2021, being among the first organizations in Europe to join. As a partner, ESPRONCEDA is proud to contribute to the development of the initiative—bridging its ideas and outcomes with our local context and global network, while actively representing and amplifying the voices of our collaborators within the NEB community.

What is the New European Bauhaus?

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative launched by the European Commission. Its goal is to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful future by blending design, culture, social inclusion, and innovation with the principles of the European Green Deal. The initiative promotes cross-sector collaboration to create spaces, products, and solutions that reflect harmony between people, the environment, and technology.
The NEB seeks a unique combination of aesthetics and functionality to address global challenges such as climate change, urban development, and social inequality. By fostering dialogue among professionals, citizens, and policymakers, it ensures that these transformations are people-centered and environmentally respectful.

ESPRONCEDA and the New European Bauhaus

ESPRONCEDA, Institute of Art & Culture, is one of the official partners of the New European Bauhaus. As an innovative center for contemporary art, culture, and research, ESPRONCEDA actively aligns with NEB’s mission to reimagine a sustainable and inclusive Europe.
NEB & Inclusion is the materialization of this vision on a local level, with international outreach. Placing the arts at its core, the program seeks to imagine and build new social horizons. Through this initiative, ESPRONCEDA promotes creativity, collaboration, and innovation to address contemporary challenges.

NEB & Inclusion Initiatives 2022–2024

2022 – NEB LAB Symposium
The program began with the organization of the NEB LAB Symposium, focused on strategies for creating sustainable cultural ecosystems. This international event brought together institutions, artists, and cultural managers to reflect on the role of culture in the ecological and social transition. The symposium was structured around institutional presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, generating proposals for future actions within the NEB framework.

2023 – Digital Art, Sustainability, and Inclusion
In 2023, the program was consolidated in the field of new technologies applied to art. Artistic residencies were launched around virtual reality, immersive art, blockchain, and Web3. ESPRONCEDA participated in international events such as Ars Electronica (Austria), the NEB Festival (Brussels), and the MEET Center (Milan). Additionally, digital creative communities were fostered, with social inclusion and the circular economy prioritized in all activities.

2024 – Decentralization, Participation, and New Narratives
In 2024, the focus shifted to decentralizing access to culture and encouraging the participation of traditionally marginalized groups. Some of the most notable actions included:

  • RISE UP – Voices of Community: A residency promoting co-creation between artists and peripheral communities.

  • KEILI: Presentation at the Sónar Festival, exploring digital identity through immersive technologies.

  • IMMENSIVA (Barcelona/London): A program featuring activities on artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and extended realities.

  • Hackathon Metavers Navas: An interdisciplinary artistic innovation space that connected creativity, inclusion, and technology in the Navas neighborhood.

NEB 2025: Building Futures Together

The 2025 edition of NEB & Inclusion addresses three main thematic areas:
Gender Equality and Diversity, Environmental Awareness, and Inclusive Access to Artistic Creation.

 

      1. Gender Equality and Diversity

  • LeShagh – Women – Live – Freedom – and Beyond (April 3–6, 2025): A solo exhibition by Iranian artist LeShagh, celebrating women’s resilience and self-care as acts of resistance and liberation. More information here.
  • ESPRONCEDA NEB Prize 2025 (June 5, 2025): A residency and exhibition by emerging Catalan artist Luka Zubicaray (“In Transit”), exploring identity, conflict, and ambiguity. More information here.
  • What is Gender? (October 16–25, 2025): An international exhibition and open call featuring local and global artists addressing gender diversity, identity, and human rights. More information here.

 

     2.  Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

  • ECHO Workshops (March 24–28, 2025): An intensive workshop for 12 Catalan artists exploring climate change, sustainability, and ecology in art, culminating in a public exhibition in May. More information here.
  • E-ART Residency – “Upcycling Found Objects” (July–September 2025): A residency with nine local artists combining art and crafts with a focus on recycling and the creative reuse of materials. More information here.
  • RISE-UP Vall d’Aran (August 2, 2025): A traveling exhibition supporting endangered languages, focusing on Aranese. Featuring local artist Ricard Novell and international collaborations. More information here.
  • Filip Wierzbicki-Nowak Residency (September 2025): Polish artist developing a specific project on ecology, memory and the urban environment, concluding with a public presentation on September 9. More information here.
  • Alexia Briones exhibition (November 13, 2025) Her work embodies ecological awareness, using natural elements to celebrate imperfection and transience.

 

      3. Inclusive Access to Artistic Creation

  • PMP – Week of Workshops and Artist Residency (March 10–14, 2025): Training in digital communication and media literacy for international artists, plus a residency with Tianjun Li and Ivana Tkalčić, exploring the links between technology, ecology, and art. More information here.
  • CraftLab – Collaborative VR & Craft (April 14, 2025): A workshop connecting traditional artisans and digital artists to experiment with virtual reality as a tool for intercultural and intergenerational creation. More information here. 
  • Graffiti Workshop (July 2025): A community-based urban art festival that transforms walls into a collective canvas, with workshops and community participation.
  • Collaboration Station – 2nd Edition (July 27, 2025): An exhibition platform that fosters co-creation between artists and social groups, with strong community involvement in Navas and Sant Andreu. More information here. 
  • ENCATC Congress 2025 (September 15–17, 2025): ESPRONCEDA hosts part of the main international congress on cultural management, with a thematic day on co-creation and social impact. More information here. 
  • Craft Academies & Movement (September–October 2025): part of the Craftwork 4.0 ALL platform, in which ESPRONCEDA sends Catalan artists to Sweden and hosts the “Craft Movement” project in Barcelona, ​​producing a collective work with 20 participants. More information here. 
  • SensAI Hack Barcelona (November 16-18, 2025):During Unity Unite Week 2025, ESPRONCEDA partners with SensAI Hack Barcelona — a three-day hackathon gathering over 120 international XR, AI, and immersive technology creators. The event connects top developers, researchers, and artists exploring the future of interactive experiences.

Join us in shaping the future

ESPRONCEDA’s partnership with the New European Bauhaus underscores its commitment to leveraging the power of art and culture to build a better tomorrow. Together with NEB, ESPRONCEDA seeks to inspire positive change by fostering creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Discover more about ESPRONCEDA’s role in the New European Bauhaus and its ongoing initiatives here.