ELIA Arts Education for All Community Hub: Call for Student Members

Due date: 16. February 2026
ELIA is looking for two motivated students from ELIA member institutions to join its Arts Education for All Community Hub.

This is an opportunity for students to contribute their perspective, collaborate internationally, and engage in meaningful projects related to arts education, access, and policy.

The Ideal Candidate  is
• Committed to arts education – through studies, research, projects, or independent initiatives.
• Engaged across educational levels – via mentoring, tutoring, or arts education programmes.
• Developing artistic or educational practices – linking creative work with teaching, learning, or arts education.
• Curious and open-minded – exploring intersections of artistic disciplines and pedagogies.
• Collaborative and communicative – sharing perspectives and representing the student voice.

Previous experience in advocacy, teaching, or leadership is welcome but not required. Enthusiasm, commitment, and curiosity matter most!  

Student members will
• Lead and represent the student perspective in European arts education discussions. 
• Collaborate internationally and contribute to meaningful projects. 
• Gain experience and make an impact on research, policy, and advocacy.  
• Expand your professional network across ELIA’s member institutions. 

Application process:
Deadline: 16 February
Notification of first-round selection: 20 February
First-round selection interviews: 23 February
Onboarding session for successful candidates: online on 6 March


For questions, contact Amalia Smyrnioti, ELIA Community Manager, at amalia.smyrnioti@elia-artschools.org

More information and application
Detailed Call see PDF

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  Art Education for All – Call for nomination (Download)