Friday, 26 february 2010
On 26 February 2010 the Romanian Cultural Institute is launching the 2010-2012 edition of the CANTEMIR Programme, the Institute’s grants programme for cultural projects developed abroad. The goal of the CANTEMIR Programme is to enhance the visibility and accessibility of Romanian culture in international cultural markets, as well as to encourage cultural co-operation and inter-cultural dialogue between Romanian and foreign artists and organisations. The Programme is open to foreign and Romanian organisations or authorised private individuals, as well as to Romanian artists (within the Festival Section only), acting independently or as members of an artistic group. In accordance with the objectives of this programme, the project selection procedure is structured in three sections, each with its own specific eligibility conditions. [...]
Tuesday, 10 november 2009 - Sunday, 25 april 2010
This exhibit presented by ISAW - Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at NYU brings to the US for the first time more than 250 objects recovered from the graves, towns and villages of Old Europe, a cycle of related cultures that achieved a precocious peak of sophistication and creativity in what is now Southeastern Europe between 5,000-3,500 B.C. RCINY is collaborating with ISAW on the public programming related to the exhibition, which includes roundtables, film screenings, and concerts. In connection with the exhibition opening, RCINY will organize and host a roundtable with the participation of the representatives from the Museum of National History of Romania and ISAW for an inside view on this important project: Crisan Museteanu (director), Nicolae Dragomir Popovici (head of the Department of Archeology), Ioan Opris (reseacher, Department of History), Corina Bors (archaeologist & museum specialist). The discussion will be also joined by Florica Zaharia, Conservator in Charge, Department of Textile Conservation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. [...]
