Open Call European MUSE Project 2025-2027

Deze call is Engels talig.

The MUSE Project, an initiative funded by CREATIVE EUROPE, is a collaboration between partners from Spain, Malta, Ukraine, and Belgium. This groundbreaking program invites designers and artisans / folklorists to embark on an inspiring cross-cultural and multidisciplinary journey, blending fashion, tradition, and innovation. Together with individuals from diverse backgrounds, participants will co-create a one-of-a-kind fashion collection that celebrates inclusivity and creativity.

We launch an Open Call for Designers and artisans with expertise in crafts, folklore, or the textile industry, who are eager to collaborate with both vulnerable and non-vulnerable communities. Candidates should be passionate about co-creating a distinctive collection and showcasing their work on a European stage.

MUSE aims to bring together creative talents from diverse backgrounds to collaboratively design fashion collections inspired by local traditions and contemporary trends. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability, the program offers participants a transformative experience. They will take part in MUSE Exploration Labs, engage in hands-on co-creation workshops, and join immersive inspirational sessions during MUSE Week in Valladolid, Spain, in May 2025. The journey culminates with an international runway showcase of their final creations in Brussels in February 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience in crafts or the fashion/textile industry (for designers/artisans).
  Interest in co-creation, folklore, and sustainable fashion.
  Availability for the program timeline (detailed below).
  Willingness to participate in workshops with individuals experiencing social vulnerabilities.

Practical:

Deadline for Applications – January 11, 2025
Announcement of Selection – February 17, 2025

Info and how to apply: HERE