The new call for projects for the NAC Grants (Neo Art CONNECT) - 2nd Edition, 2024, has been launched

Galateca Gallery and the Neo Art Connect Cultural Association launched the Call for Projects for the NAC Grants, Neo Art Connect - 2nd Edition, 2024, and the mentorship program for young artists, within the framework of the second edition of Neo Art Connect (NAC), in partnership with BRD Groupe Société Générale.

The theme for this edition is "Changing Environments",and one of the significant updates is the development of international partnerships to provide young artists with additional opportunities for collaboration and learning. The president of the Jury for the NAC Grants 2024, Christl Baur, Director of the Ars Electronica Festival in Austria, together with jury members Horea Avram, art historian and curator, Mihai Zgondoiu, artist and curator, Anca Boeriu, artist and professor, and Andreea Sandu, cultural manager and founder of NAC, will award five grants with a total value of EUR 5,000.

At the event the details of the new program dedicated to young artists was presented to the public and it can be accessed online at www.neoartconnect.ro. This edition the individual grant valued has increased to 1000 euros and the age limit for the applicants to 35 years old. The application period is from November 8 to December 30, 2023, and the announcement of the winners is scheduled for January 30, 2024.

Another new element is the participation of Cristiana Tăutu, Executive Director of Fundația9, in the operational board of NAC 2024, alongside representatives of other important partners, universities, and prestigious cultural institutions.

The event was moderated by Anca Boeriu and Andreea Sandu, coordinators and curators of NAC, and featured the following speakers: Laura Albani, Elena Aronoaie-Adorian, Horea Avram, Emanuela Ghyka, Roxana Lăpădat, Petru Lucaci, Ana Negoiță, Lelia Rus, Cristiana Tăutu, Joachim Umlauf, and Mihai Zgondoiu.

"At BRD, we are deeply motivated to support young artists in their creative journey proposed by the Neo Art Connect platform. This initiative represents a haven of creativity and exchange of ideas, and for us, it is more than a partnership—it is an opportunity to support the aspirations and visions of young artists. We are impressed by their passion and curiosity, guiding them in exploring the changing world. This second edition of the project, under the theme 'Changing Environments,' represents a vital platform where art and science intertwine to provide answers to current challenges. Through this collaboration, we are not only investing in art and science but also in the creative future of these young talents. They are the ones who can change our perspective on the world. We are eager to see how their imagination and knowledge will shape a more inspired and sustainable future for all of us. We encourage you to explore this wonderful platform and join this remarkable initiative. Together, we can bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to life," said