Federation for European Storytelling
Budget
€112,503
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
1 FTE
EU Grants
€23,382
Mission & Goals
The Federation of European Storytelling (FEST) is an international network of organisations, networks and associations active in the field of oral storytelling. We have 98 member in 26 different countries. FEST aims to empower the world of oral storytelling through sharing, learning and relationship building. FEST wants to enhance the visibility and the recognition of oral storytelling as a performing art. FEST focuses on professional development of the oral storyteller as a performing artist and as a professional provider of oral storytelling in other (cultural) sectors. FEST wants to raise the European dimension of oral storytelling events and transnational cooperation in the sector as well as build a 'culture for storytelling' (audience development). FEST supports the mobility of oral storytellers and organisation staff through conferences, training activities, festivals and mentorship.
EU Legislative Interests
FEST in a European network with special interest in EU cultural policy: European Agenda for Culture, EU Workplan for Culture, Culture Deal. Next to the Creative Europe programme for culture, FEST follows developments in programmes Horizon2020 and Erasmus+. We follow policies and initiatives on mobility, cultural diplomacy, cultural heritage, social issues, education and competences. FEST actively contributes to the focus group on the skills partnership for the CCIs ecosystem under the Pact for Skills and the EAC Cultural Heritage expert group.
Communication Activities
FEST is a network for international exchange, sharing and presenting of best practices in the world of oral storytelling. We actively support and create opportunities to enhance the future and recognition of oral storytelling as a performing art through professional development and training. Members are the main stakeholders of the network and priority partners for project collaboration and co-creation, as well as multilateral collaborations with other sectors. Activities, tool development and research: oral storytelling in different sectors of society - publication: European progress report on storytelling with newcomers - publication: report on best practices in the use of oral storytelling and Cultural heritage. - member of the of the European Year of Cultural Heritage stakeholder committee - expert meetings on the use of storytelling in Cultural heritage Linking oral storytelling with digital media and other art forms: - Audience development using new media and technologies - expert meetings on the use of digital arts in oral storytelling Professional development & training - publication: overview of storytelling in Europe today - publication: report on best practices and curriculum for oral storytelling in Europe - creation of a competence model and competence toolbox for the storyteller "Storytelling in 8 colours" - European qualification framework for the oral storyteller Raise the European Dimension of Oral Storytelling - linking up with existing international and national Storytelling events and existing EU initiatives like the European year of Cultural Heritage and the European Capital of Culture (2018) - The network connects with other cultural networks, organisation and educational institutions who partner with us to creating knowledge to support the development and resilience of the sector. -Yearly international conference on oral Storytelling
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
IETM Pearle Live performance Europe Culture Action Europe Europa Nostra European Fairy Tale Route Association
Organisation Members
https://fest-network.eu/membership-list-fest/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.