Discussion ‘Community: from disagreement to common action’

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Other
Location: Zoom
Deadline: 31 March 2026 at 12:00 Kyiv time
Organiser: House of Europe: Goethe-Institut Ukraine

How can we bring people together around their differences? Let us explore during a 90-minute discussion.

We will look at how to build trust, find common ground through shared values, spaces or initiatives, and sustain the long-term impact of cultural projects on community life.

Join us to share your thoughts and learn from others’ experiences.

When: Tuesday 31 March, 16.00-17.30

Where: Zoom

Who are the speakers?
  • Anna Myhal, an educator and researcher with 15 years of experience in non-formal education and the civil sector. Co-founder of Insha Osvita and Khata-Maysternya. 
  • Olena Afanasieva, a manager, art curator, civil society activist, and Head of the Totem Centre for Cultural Development. Before the full-scale invasion, she was a Co-founder and Art Director of the creative space Urban CAD in Kherson. 
  • Hlib Zelhin, the nomadic performer and the curator of the art centre MŌNTAЖ. He works on the intersection of physical theatre and performative practices. 
  • Dariia Prokhorchuk, an artist, cultural journalist, mentor at Artolution in Ukraine, and author of the project Velyki_infliuiensery_malenkykh_mist.
Can I apply?

The discussion will be of interest to activists, cultural managers, community leaders, curators, and representatives of civic, educational, and artistic projects who:

  • Have only encountered participation in theory or already actively facilitate group meetings
  • Are seeking ways to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Aim to use art to strengthen connections and support the integration of people displaced by the war
How do I apply?

Apply online. The application will take 2 minutes. 

Two hours before the event, we will send a Zoom link to the email address you used to register. 

Good to know

The discussion is part of Cultural Transformation Lab — a series of practical education and networking events aimed at supporting Ukrainian cultural managers, civil society, and cultural actors residing outside of large cities and regional centres in times of war. The Lab is carried out by Goethe-Institut Ukraine and is part of an EU-funded programme House of Europe.

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