NODES are international collectives, organizations, or venues that will organize walking arts activities addressing community-based issues in their local areas. These activities are connected to the Prespa Encounters and integrated into the larger WALC (Walking Arts and Local Community) network.
About WALC and the NODES Initiative
The WALC project aims to establish an International Center for Artistic Research and Practice in Walking Arts, with a central hub in Prespa, Greece, supported by regional hubs, the WALC partners, in partner countries. NODES play a crucial role by extending this initiative across Europe and beyond, fostering collaborations and dialogues in new locations through this open call.
Eligibility and Scope
At least four selected NODES must be based outside the WALC partner countries (Greece, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium).
NODES do not need prior experience in walking arts. Collaborations are welcome across various disciplines, including:
- Social practices
- Arts and academia
- Wellbeing and healthcare
- Outdoor activities and sustainable tourism
- Education
- Technology, science, and ecology
Objectives of NODES
The initiative focuses on:
- Mutual inspiration and collaboration within the evolving International Center for Walking Arts in Prespa.
- Supporting community-based innovations, particularly in areas facing crises, underdevelopment, or isolation.
- Promoting sustainable communities through walking as a community-based practice.
- Engaging with marginalized or precarious groups to drive progress and transformation.
What WALC Offers
- Access to an online platform for showcasing activities and connecting with the broader WALC network.
- Participation in online training and events organized by WALC.
- Inclusion in WALC’s promotional efforts, including the feature-length documentary exploring the WALC project and its global impact.
- Opportunities to present local exhibitions linked to the WALC final exhibition in late 2027.
Responsibilities of NODES
- Participate in WALC online events.
- Organize simultaneous or related activities tied to the Prespa Encounters.
- Present a local exhibition reflecting their work and WALC’s vision.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to both organizations and informal collectives or groups.
- NODES should demonstrate an existing impact in their communities and a track record in their field.
- Priority is given to NODES from European countries not already part of the WALC network, but applications from partner countries or non-European regions are also considered.
Application Process
- Deadline closed on 31 March, nevertheless we accept expressions of interest for next rounds.
- Proposals will be shortlisted by an expert committee, with selected applicants invited for video interviews in early March.
- This is an ongoing call with several rounds (dates to be announced), so future opportunities may arise.
To express interest, send an email to info@walctogether.eu.
Join WALC in shaping a global network of walking arts and community transformation.
APA style reference
Walking Arts & Local Communities (WALC) is an artistic cooperation project, co-funded by the European Union, Creative Europe, starting in January 2024 for four years. With seven partners from five countries, WALC establishes an International Center for Artistic Research and Practice of Walking Arts, in Prespa, Greece, at the border with Albania and North Macedonia, backed up by an online counterpart in the format of a digital platform for walking arts.
WALC builds on the previous work of hundreds of artists and researchers already practicing Walking Arts as a collaborative medium, and having met at the significant previous walking arts events and encounters in Greece, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, and during online activities at walk · listen · create.
We acknowledge the support of the EU Creative Europe Cooperation grant program in the framework of the European project WALC (Walking Arts and Local Community).
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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