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International collaboration is part of ShareMusic's DNA. Since our inception in 2002, we have been running activities in different languages, sometimes three or more at the same time! To us, it is natural to think that a knowledge centre should work locally and regionally as well as nationally and internationally. We think it is important to exchange knowledge and experience across all possible borders -— between countries, different art forms and different abilities. We all have something to give each other that can develop both ourselves as individuals and our society. Over the years, we have had multi-year projects in Russia, but have also worked in countries such as Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Ireland, Iceland, the UK and Germany.
Networking is also an important part of our international work and we are part of the European Arts & Disability Cluster. The cluster includes organisations from 18 countries.
Voices on ShareMusic's international work:
"The fact that we didn't speak the same language didn't stop us. The creative aesthetic expression allows us to talk to each other on equal terms.”
Municipal official
"The meeting with ShareMusic's fantastic course leaders gave me the opportunity to see my own place in the world in a completely different way. Before the project, I thought that performing arts created by people with disabilities was something very simple — something that is not taken seriously. For me, as a disabled person, the most important result is that I became aware of my own responsibility, both in creative work and in life in general. When you realise that you are important and meaningful to this world, you can't go back to a previously frivolous view of yourself. The point of no return is reached. "
Project participant
