ELIA Arts Education for All Community Hub: Call for Student Members

Overview

ELIA is inviting applications from students at member institutions to join the ELIA Students Working Group. Eight motivated student members are sought to contribute their voice, creativity, and curiosity to a collaborative international community exploring a student-curated space created by and for students to support peer learning, collective reflection, and agency across the ELIA network.

What to expect

Members will curate conversations and workshops exploring the realities of being a student today, from living and studying conditions to how digital tools and institutional power shape learning and collaboration. As a member, you will be a full participant in the Working Group, contributing to the development of the Students Community Hub and engaging in collaborative projects, events, and initiatives.

Eligibility

Applications are open to all areas of study and creative practice across all artistic disciplines or cultural fields. Applicants should be motivated by the desire to contribute to arts education, bring a curiosity-driven and reflective mindset, and be sensitive to multi-generational and intersectional dynamics. The Working Group values diverse, inclusive representation across generational, cultural, disciplinary, and geographic lines.

Roles

• The Connector: You ask deep questions and keep the community moving with purpose.
• The Supporter: You focus on community care, checking in on others, and keeping the workload balanced.
• The Igniter: You are a vocal advocate who calls out issues and pushes the group into action.

Key dates

• Application deadline: October 1, 2026

Contact

For questions or additional information, contact ELIA Community Manager Amalia Smyrnioti at [email protected].