January 2026 marks the official completion of the RISE UP project, following three years of revitalising languages and fostering cultural diversity, here are the final results. Explore the legacy of RISE UP by navigating this page; simply click on the links below to access and download the specialized outcomes developed for each of our target...Continue Reading

The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition arrived in Värska, Setomaa, on October 6th, as a highlight of this year’s Seto Week. This stop in the heart of the Seto community serves as a vibrant tribute to the Seto language and the rich cultural tapestry of this unique border region.RISE UP TRAVELLING EXHIBITION 2025 Hosted at the...Continue Reading

The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition arrived in Hrvatski Jandrof / Jarovce, Slovakia, on September 12th, as part of the celebrated Dan Mladine festival. This stop was not only a showcase of artistic talent but a vibrant statement in support of Burgenland Croatian, the heart of this community’s identity.Hosted by the Dan Mladine festival, the exhibition...Continue Reading

The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition, organised by ESPRONCEDA Institute of Art & Culture, arrived in Les, Val d’Aran on August 2nd, as part of the celebration of over 75 years of traditional dance, with the participation of the iconic local dance group Es Corbilhuèrs de Les. This time, the exhibition arrives in the heart of La Val d’Aran not only as a celebration of culture...Continue Reading

The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition officially launched its journey in Redruth, Cornwall, on March 5th. Arriving just in time for the St. Piran’s Day celebrations, the exhibition opened its doors at the Redruth Library, marking a powerful first stop in support of Cornish (Kernewek) and the resilient spirit of the Cornish people.Hosted by the dedicated...Continue Reading

A cornerstone of the Voices of Community residency in Espronceda – Institute of Art & Culture was the creation of KIELI, a cutting-edge digital art piece created by digital artist Ferran Belda. This project serves as a technological “blender,” reflecting the real-life evolution of minoritised languages through transfrontier contact and digital interaction.By capturing 20 essential...Continue Reading

About the ExhibitionIt’s the official launch of the E-ART Virtual Exhibition: Invisible Natures and Future Ecologies: From Decay to Regeneration. Developed by ESPRONCEDA Institute of Art & Culture and co-curated with the partners of the E-ART Project, the exhibition brings together artistic practices exploring fragile, interdependent systems where decay and renewal coexist.For Spain (ESPRONCEDA), this...Continue Reading

June 20, 2024This past May, Barcelona became a vibrant hub for linguistic and artistic exploration. From the 22nd to the 29th, the RISE UP project organised “Voices of Community”, an international Artist Residency for minoritised languages and was hosted ESPRONCEDA – Institute of Art & Culture, bringing together five artists from minoritised language communities across...Continue Reading

Sustainability and Virtual Environments: Merlina Rañi at E-ART projectAs part of the E-ART project, curator and researcher Merlina Rañi joins us to explore the dynamic intersection of sustainability and virtual environments. With a background spanning digital media and scientific dissemination, Rañi’s work serves as a critical lens through which we can examine the impact of...Continue Reading

Manuela Valtchanova is an architect, researcher and professor. PhD in Aesthetics and Theory of Arts. Her area of work is based on the critical transaction between politics, space and affect, with a special interest in the possibilities of direct action. In her professional career, she carries out projects that address heterogeneous architectural and artistic formats...Continue Reading