Webinar: Advantages of sharing your collection online, Maria Teresa Natale
Join us on 18th June, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. CET. Besides understanding the benefits of sharing cultural heritage collections online, you will listen about a specific use-case: sharing your collections on Europeana Initiative portal. In particular you will: Learn about metadata and the Europeana Data Model (EDM), the metadata
Call for Papers: iNCLUSION Conference in the International Cultural Heritage Sector
Call for Papers Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Submission Process: Conference on iNCLUSION in the Heritage Sector: https://conference.tuba.gov.tr/ Important Dates Deadline for Abstract: October 15, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: November 15, 2025 Deadline for Full Papers: December 15, 2025 Conference Date: January 10, 2026 Venue: Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Language: English
Upskilling Students to Create Transformative Cultural Experiences for Disabled People
In conversation with Dr. Irena Ružin and Aida Šarac Berbić The iNCLUSION project—Upskilling Higher Education Students to Create Transformative Cultural Experiences for Audiences of Disabled People—is helping museums across the Balkans become more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for all. Two of the project’s leading voices, Dr. Irena Ružin and Aida
Museum IT and Digitization Infrastructure
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of society, museums stand at a pivotal juncture. The integration of advanced technologies into museum operations not only enhances the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage but also fortifies defenses against illicit activities threatening invaluable artifacts. Recognizing this imperative, the
What are YOUR digital competences?
We invite all institutional members to take part in a short survey on digital competencies and digitisation efforts. Access the survey here Why is this important? Digital transformation is becoming a crucial part of museum and heritage work. Through this survey, we aim to gather insights that will help us:
Interview with Merima Ražanica, Educational Programs Coordinator at the War Childhood Museum
We talked to Merima Ražanica, Educational Programs Coordinator at the War Childhood Museum who received the first Peace Broaker/Currator Prize in 2024 about the significance of the award and her thought about the future of dealing with the topic of peace in museums in the Western Balkans. The second call
Report from the webinar: Monetization and Cost Management of Digital Assets in GLAM Institutions: A Strategic Approach to Sustainability
The growing reliance on digital technologies in the cultural sector has significantly transformed the operational, financial, and strategic dimensions of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAMs). The webinar Monetization and Costs of Digital Assets in GLAMs, held on 10 April 2025 within the Horizon Europe SHIFT initiative, addressed these shifts
The iNCLUSION Project Moves Forward with Amsterdam Meeting
The Erasmus+ project “Training Higher Education Students to Create Transformative Cultural Experiences for Individuals with Special Needs” (KA220-HED-382D6902) continues to make strides. Funded by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Directorate for European Union (EU) and the Turkish National Agency, the project is coordinated by the Turkish Academy of
Call for applications: webinar Monetization and costs of digital assets in GLAMS
Join us in discussing monetization and costs of digital assets in GLAMS in an engaging webinar on 10 April 2025 at 14 CET (online). This webinar explores the importance of digital assets in GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), focusing on their financial management, funding strategies, and cost optimization. It
Call for Applications: Museum Souvenir Award 2025
The Balkan Museum Network (BMN) is pleased to announce the third edition of the Museum Souvenir Award, recognizing outstanding museum souvenirs that creatively interpret museum collections, heritage, and cultural identity. The first edition of the award was held in 2017, followed by the second in 2019. A museum souvenir is
