Asia-Europe Foundation: LinkUp Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab 2026 (Slovenia)
Apply to join a 5-month cultural diplomacy lab (Oct 2026–Feb 2027) combining online sessions, an in-person workshop in Ljubljana, and fieldbook sessions for arts/cultural sector professionals.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- due today
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Full coverage of return economy flight/train/bus, 6 nights accommodation in Ljubljana, per diem, visa fees, meals and refreshments during in-person Lab
- Location
- Online · organized from Ljubljana, Slovenia (in-person Lab); online pre-sessions and fieldbook sessions
- Exhibition window
- Oct 15, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027
About
Overview
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is launching a call for arts and cultural sector participants for ASEF LinkUp | Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab 2026. Conceived as a meeting ground for the arts, government and public sector representatives to listen, share and learn alongside one another, ASEF LinkUp aims to inspire collective action towards more reciprocal, equitable and long-term cultural exchanges and dialogue. Co-organised with Motovila Institute and in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Ministry of Culture of Slovenia and Center Rog.
Program Structure
- Online pre-sessions: 5 sessions from 15 October to 12 November 2026
- In-person Lab in Ljubljana, Slovenia: 5 days of workshops, visits, and interactive sessions from 23 to 27 November 2026
- Fieldbook, Futures and Connections: up to 3 online sessions between December 2026 to February 2027
Who May Apply
ASEF is seeking up to 10 mid-career cultural practitioners, arts managers, academics, curators, researchers and representatives from arts organisations, museums and cultural networks. Applicants must hold citizenship in an ASEM partner country.
What's Covered
- Return economy flight, train or bus expenses to Ljubljana from your country of residence (subjected to a cap determined by ASEF)
- 6-nights' accommodation in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Per diem
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Refreshments and lunch provided during the in-person Lab
Deadline
- Application deadline: 27 August 2026
- Award
- Full coverage of return economy flight/train/bus, 6 nights accommodation in Ljubljana, per diem, visa fees, meals and refreshments during in-person Lab
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Reimagining inclusive, ethical and sustainable cultural relations across Asia and Europe, exploring who has access, who can participate, and what allows cross-border exchanges to flourish.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must hold citizenship in an ASEM partner country; seeking mid-career cultural practitioners, arts managers, academics, curators, researchers, and arts organisation/museum/cultural network representatives.
- Audience
- Mid-career cultural practitioners, arts managers, academics, curators, researchers, and representatives from arts organisations, museums and cultural networks holding ASEM partner country citizenship
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