ICARUS celebrates its 15th anniversary and the beginning of a new era with our new president Birgit Kibal from the National Archives of Estonia!
For this reason we cordially invite you to a meeting with a discussion how to strategically orient and organize ICARUS in the future:
The meeting will take place from 23rd to 24th June 2023 in Klein-Mariazell (30 min. from Vienna – see www.mariazell-wienerwald.at).
Approximate programme:
23rd June:
- 11.00 Bus transfer from Vienna main railway station
- 12.00 Welcome at the meeting venue – the old abbey cellar in Klein-Mariazell 43a
- 13.30-17.30 Professional part – discussions on the future of ICARUS
- dinner to be organized on your own, but from 20.00 onwards there is the possibility to have a glass of wine together in the old abbey cellar
24th June:
- 09.30-12.00 Professional part – conclusions
- 12.00 Bus transfer from Vienna main railway station
- 13.00-14.00 ICARUS4all: general assembly (for ICARUS4all members only)
- 15.00-15.30 Organ concert in the basilica with guided tour by Thomas Aigner
- 16.00-17.30 Festive event: festive speech by Dr. Margit Ksoll-Marcon, former director general of Bavarian statal archives
- 17.30-20.00 Buffet
- 20.00-05.00 Anniversary party with Na Mahones o Inis Beag (Irish folk), Schlawiener & friends (Rock, Pop covers) and some surprises!
The bus from Vienna main station departures at:
Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 1100 Vienna (see details)
We are looking forward to seeing you in Klein-Mariazell and have a huge party together!
Any questions regarding the event? Please write to tatjana.hoelzl@icar-us.eu
This year our general assembly takes place within the great anniversary event of 15 years of ICARUS!
Please download the invitation and agenda of the general assembly here.
You are kindly asked to register (on site / online) until the 15th of June 2023.
Registration and further information HERE
Already for the 9th time ICARUS Croatia, supported by ICARUS, organises the annual ICARUS Croatia Days. This year the event will be hosted by the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, the Centre for Cultural Heritage and other partners.
Under the title “Heritage Beyond Borders: Cultural and Educational Practices and New Perspectives” the event will be carried out within the frame of the Creative Europe project AtoM – Archives and Traces of Migration dealing with documenting and exploring archival heritage related to past and present migrations. Following ICARUS Croatia Days’ previous reflections on archives’ and heritage institutions’ work in digital society, this conference will also address creative perspectives and innovative approaches to communication of cultural, historic, and artistic heritage, especially in the framework of Creative Europe and audience development programmes as well as the implementation of digital tools in the cultural heritage sector.
This conference will also present international projects and initiatives in GLAM, art, science and education communities connected to topics such as digital storytelling and education, networking and the use of multimedia in representations of cultural heritage. Different digital platforms as well as various projects and programs reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration in the domain of culture, education and academia will also find a place in this event.
Find the preliminary programme here.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where your ideas can lead to tangible solutions that celebrate and preserve Europe’s cultural heritage!
Within the frame of the project C4Education, our team organises a learning workshop that promises to be a transformative experience for students and professionals alike. Hosted by Heritage Innovation Lab using the working method created by MESA Company, renowned for its groundbreaking approach to solving complex challenges, this workshop offers the opportunity to immerse in the innovative MESA Method – a strategy adopted by leading organizations globally to foster creativity and execution in just a few days.
Workshop Overview
This unique three-day sprint will focus on “Prototyping Business Solutions for Cultural Heritage in Europe”, aiming to blend creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving skills. Our mission is to explore new avenues for preserving, promoting, and innovating within Europe’s rich cultural heritage sector. Using the MESA Method to guide our journey from concept to prototype we will be thinking about the next steps of Heritage Innovation Lab, a B2B platform for preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of Europe through creativity and the most innovative digital technologies.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for anyone eager to apply their creativity and professional skills to the field of cultural heritage, including:
- Students in related fields seeking practical, impactful learning experiences.
- Professionals in the areas of cultural management, tech, tourism, innovation, and creative industries.
What’s in it for you?
- Learn from Experts: Engage with an extraordinary team of facilitators and peers, bringing together a wealth of diverse experiences and expertise.
- Hands-On Experience: Transition from inspiration to action, applying the MESA Method to create tangible solutions to real-world challenges.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and students passionate about making a difference in the cultural heritage sector.
- Make an Impact: Contribute to a project with the potential to influence how Europe’s cultural heritage is appreciated and sustained for generations to come.
Be kindly invited to register here or directly get in touch with Mr. Gustavo Nogueira in Jena (gustavo.nogueira@uni-jena.de).
Spaces are limited and the group of participants will be selected to have a diverse team working together, so we encourage you to apply early to be part of this groundbreaking workshop.
Dear ICARUS4all Members!
As you certainly know, our president, Peer Boselie, comes from Sittard in the Dutch province of Limburg, where he is the head of the Sittard-Geleen regional archive until his retirement at the end of May.
On the other hand, with the continuing going online of parish registers of new dioceses in Germany, our association has recently seen many new members joining from these areas.
If we add one and one together, the place and occasion for this year’s
spring excursion
on 1 June 2024 in Sittard (NL)
literally suggests itself!!!
Sittard is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. “Small but fine,” as Albert Dürer wrote. Inhabited since around 5500 BC, it served as a fortified town since around 1200. In 1677, it was largely destroyed by the French, but many traces of its history still remain. Notable features include the oldest choir stalls in the Netherlands (circa 1400), the (small) Bastion Sanderbout, and the first Basilica Minor in the Netherlands (elevated in 1883). Pope Pius IX himself sent the cornerstone for it.
Especially notable are the secret gardens, where history is told in a different way, through stories of war and peace, poems and songs, about God and people.
Programme:
9:30-10:00 AM: Welcome at the Regioarchiv Sittard-Geleen, Kapittelstraat 6, Sittard
with coffee/tea/’vlaai’ (European heritage!)
10:00-12:00 PM: Guided tour of the archive, including explanation of the archive system and digital resources.
12:00-2:00 PM: Lunch (individually at one of the many restaurants nearby).
2:00-4:00 PM: City tour with visits to some special buildings and the “secret gardens of Sittard.” Departure point: Regioarchiv Sittard-Geleen, Kapittelstraat 6, Sittard.
How to get there:
By train: You can reach Sittard by train via Aachen and Heerlen. Alternatively, you can take a train to Geilenkirchen and then catch bus SB3 to Sittard (hourly service).
By plane: If you’re flying, you have a couple of options. You can fly into Eindhoven Airport, which is advantageous as there’s a bus connection to the train station. From there, you can take a train to Sittard (approximately 45 minutes). Alternatively, you can fly into Düsseldorf Airport and continue your journey by train via Aachen or Geilenkirchen (as mentioned above).
Registration:
Participation in the archive and city tour is free, and we would be delighted to welcome you in Sittard on June 1, 2024. Please register by May 20, 2024, via email at icarus4all@icar-us.eu with the subject “Sittard 2024” and provide us with:
• Name
• and number of persons
Best regards and see you soon!
Your ICARUS4all-Team