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Welcome to the February issue of the newsletter!

This month's featured article provides an introduction to FRH Unite, the latest grant approved by the EU Commission that will provide FRH's network with funding for the period 2022 - 2024.

The Spanish Synagogue of Hijar/Church of St. Anthony is one of the 12 shortlisted sites in the '7 Most Endangered' programme after it was nominated by FRH and FRH member organisation Foundation for Jewish Heritage.

FRH welcomes two new member organisations in its network and a new Communications Officer who joined the team in the recent weeks.


The first edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus will be an opportunity for cultural organizations to showcase projects and initiatives that contribute to sustainability and inclusion in Europe. The deadline for submitting a project or propose a venue for the festival is March 7, 2022.

Continuing with European matters, The ''CulturEU funding guide'' of the European Commission is available for organisations to discover the various funding programmes at the European level.

After a year of waiting because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Serbia gain prominence on the international scene as European Capitals of Culture for 2022.

Finally, the University Museum of Bergen has published a new catalogue on its medieval church art collection written by FRH council member Professor Justin Kroesen.


As always, we are happy to feature members in our newsletter, so feel free to submit articles, event notifications, or anything else you would like to share with the network.

Jordi Mallarach

FRH Executive Officer

 

FEATURE ARTICLE
"FRH UNITE" ENSURES EU'S SUPPORT FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS
FRH Unite will allow the FRH network to continue receiving financial support from the European Union for the next three years (January 2022 - December 2024) in order to fulfil its mission of safeguarding, promoting and advocating for Europe's cultural heritage. The main outputs of this new project will include a European religious heritage database, two high-level international conferences and diverse awareness raising campaigns. We invite you to check out the project goals and all the activities foreseen for our members. READ MORE >>>
FRH & MEMBER NEWS
SPANISH SYNAGOGUE SHORTLISTED BY THE 7 MOST ENDANGERED PROGRAMME
The Synagogue of Hijar/Church of St. Anthony is among the 12 shortlisted sites of the ‘7 Most Endangered’ programme after being nominated by FRH and FRH member Foundation for Jewish Heritage. The Synagogue of Hijar is one of the only five medieval synagogues remaining in Spain. In the late 15th century, the building was adapted into a church devoted to Saint Anthony. Of particular importance are the fragments of wall paintings which were recently revealed from under several layers of plaster, which contributed to the unique preservation of the paintings for over 500 years. The building presents iconography of both Jewish and Christian religions and origin.

The Advisory Panel of the 7 Most Endangered Programme emphasised: “These outstanding wall paintings must undergo thorough study and be given immediate protection. The Region of Aragon who already invested € 500.000,00 and the municipality of Híjar have taken the first crucial steps to stabilise and protect the building. The local community is aware of the significance of this site and supports the possibility of re-opening it as a heritage, cultural and educational centre presenting the history of the lost Jewish community and promoting intercultural dialogue. This will secure its role as a symbol of the local history, and thus secure its future”.

The final list with the 7 most endangered heritage sites in Europe will be known next Spring.
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NEW MEMBERS 
FRH is happy to welcome two new member organisations this February, Centropa (Austria) and Center for Social Innovation (Cyprus).
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 
FRH welcomes its new Communications Officer, Rocio Sanchez. She has previous experience in communications at international organisations and will help bring our work to new audiences and energise FRH's online presence. To reach her out with queries, concerns or suggestions you may contact her at rocio.sanchez@frh-europe.org.
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2022 FRH EVENTS WILL BE SHARED SOON - STAY TUNED!
 
EU NEWS
JOIN OR OFFER YOUR VENUE AT THE FESTIVAL OF THE NEW EUROPEAN BAHAUS
The first edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus will gather individuals and organizations in Brussels from 9 to 12 June 2022 to share good practices and points of view on cultural initiatives. The festival will feature three main events: the Fair to exhibit innovative projects or initiatives that reflect the values of sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion; the Fest, an agenda of artistic performances at the different venues (there is the possibility for organizations to propose their venue to host a performance or project exhibit); and the Forum to debate and exchange views on the main topics of the New European Bauhaus. The deadline for applications is 7 March 2022.   READ MORE >>>
DISCOVER FUNDING OPORTUNITIES WITHIN EUROPE
The European Commission has released a new guide to help cultural and creative organisations find funding opportunities. The ''CulturEU funding guide'' can be downloaded online. There is also an interactive website to learn about the various funding programs available depending on the type of organization and its objectives. READ MORE >>>
THE THREE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE FOR 2022
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no European Capitals of Culture in 2021. Fortunately, after this one-year pause, three cities will once again hold this title. The cities chosen to be European Capital of Culture for 2022 are Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg), Kaunas (Lithuania) and Novi Sad (Serbia). All of them have a full agenda of events coming up, providing a great chance to bring the religious heritage of these three countries to the fore.  READ MORE >>>
NOTICE BOARD
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF BERGEN LAUNCHES A NEW CATALOGUE
The University Museum of Bergen, which is a member of FRH, houses one of the most important collections of Church Art in Europe. This new catalogue focuses on a selected group of 100 pieces and is written by FRH council member Professor Justin Kroesen and art historian Stephan KuhnMost of the pieces of its collection originate from Western Norway, but the museum also has important pieces from other countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and even the Mediterranean area. This catalog is available in several languages.  READ MORE >>>
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