Opening week of the Regional Centers of Arts Education
Opening week of the Regional Centers of Arts Education – School in Culture project
March 2–6, 2026, various locations, Ljubljana
The Regional Centers for Arts Education project aims to establish a long-term network of cooperation between cultural institutions, educational institutions and local communities in five regions of Slovenia. We bring together individuals and organizations in regional centers of arts education to provide children, young people and educators with high-quality, contemporary, interesting, and accessible arts education in the form of three-day intensive packages – SCHOOLS IN CULTURE for pupils in the final three years of primary school and secondary school students.
More about the project: https://www.bunker.si/en/regional-centers-of-cultural-and-artistic-education.
During the introductory week, two Schools in Culture will be held: the first for students of the Gimnazija Ljutomer secondary school and the second for students of the Solkan Primary School. The programme will include lectures, training sessions, discussions and evaluations. We are also organizing two public events to which we are inviting representatives of cultural institutions, the media, and educational institutions.
Event for representatives of cultural institutions:
Monday, March 2, 2026
MSUM – Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (Maistrova ulica 3, Ljubljana)
3:00 p.m. – Barbara Kelbl: Strategic, Comprehensive, and Committed Arts Education
Kinodvor as an Example of Best Practice in Cultural Education – introductory lecture
4:00 p.m. – Presentation of the Regional Centers of Arts Education – School in Culture project
The project will be presented by cultural coordinators from all five Slovenian regions, with a focus on the opportunities offered by the project for cooperation between cultural institutions, the development of programmes for young audiences, and the integration of arts education into local and regional contexts.
The event will provide an opportunity to meet, exchange experiences and reflect on the role of cultural institutions in the long-term development of arts education, as well as to establish new partnerships within the regional network. The full weekly programme and a more detailed project description can be found below.
Event for representatives of educational institutions:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
MSUM – Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (Maistrova ulica 3, Ljubljana)
3:00 p.m. – Dr. Tanja Črnič Oblak: Young People, Cultural Participation, and Media Consumption – introductory lecture
4:00 p.m. – Presentation of the Regional Centers of Arts Education – School in Culture project
The project will be presented by cultural coordinators from all five Slovenian regions, with a focus on the opportunities for cooperation. The event will provide an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences, reflect on the role of schools and educators in developing the field of arts education, and establish new partnerships within the regional network. It is also an opportunity to reach concrete agreements on participation in the Schools in Culture programme!
Please register your participation at kuv@bunker.si by February 20, 2026.
More about the lectures:
March 2 at 3 p.m.: Introductory lecture by Barbara Kelbl:
Barbara Kelbl will present the Kinodvor City Cinema as a good practice example in the field of arts education. Kinodvor is a textbook example of a cultural institution with a thoughtful and ambitious approach to developing programmes for children and young people. It is based on clear goals, a thorough understanding of its audiences, and a long-term vision of cultural education. The presentation will offer insight into the development and genealogy of some now well-established programmes, a methodological framework that enables cultural organizations to make informed decisions: from questions about what we want to achieve with our content, who we are addressing, and how we build lasting relationships with our audiences. The presentation is intended to inspire and encourage the development of programmes similar to those at Kinodvor, as well as to raise dilemmas and open up new avenues and uncharted territories that encourage the development of new programmes and projects, as well as to present the personal experiences of Barbara and her team.
Barbara Kelbl is Young Audiences Programme Manager and co-creator of the arts education programme at the Kinodvor City Cinema in Ljubljana. She has been developing comprehensive approaches to film education for children and young people for many years, collaborating with schools, cultural institutions and filmmakers. Kinodvor’s activities are characterized by strategic thinking, an in-depth understanding of audiences, and a commitment to accessible, high-quality, and engaged cultural education.
At 4 p.m., the lecture will be followed by a presentation for representatives of cultural institutions, local communities and journalists. The project will be presented by cultural coordinators from all five Slovenian statistical regions.
March 3 at 3 p.m.: Lecture by Dr. Tanja Črnič Oblak:
The Schools in Culture programme is primarily aimed at young people between the ages of 12 and 18. In light of this, Dr. Tanja Črnič Oblak will address the question of who we are actually referring to when we talk about young people between the ages of 12 and 18. While they are not a homogeneous group, they do share certain generational characteristics relating to growing up in a particular social, media and cultural environment. The lecture will offer insight into research findings on cultural consumption and participation, as well as the role of the media in young people’s lives, showing how these aspects are intertwined. Particular focus will be given to structural inequalities, such as the impact of living outside urban centers and the cultural capital of parents, which still significantly influence access to media and culture. The lecture is intended as a technical and general presentation. It incorporates elements of dialogue and is intended for educators and anyone working with young people.
At 4 p.m., the lecture will be followed by a presentation for representatives of educational institutions. The project will be presented by cultural coordinators from all five Slovenian statistical regions.
>> More about the project Regional Centers of Arts Education – School in Culture.