Art of Democracy
Creating culture, shaping society.
Art of Democracy is an initiative that promotes Europe’s core values: freedom, democracy, and human rights, through the lens of art. By connecting artistic expression with social engagement, it responds to rising political polarisation and distrust in institutions. Art of Democracy encourages active dialogue and participation, using art as a tool to reflect and shape democratic culture.
Highlights
Featured at Smart City Expo in Barcelona 2024 with 25,000+ visitors
Cooperations with Austrian art festivals Styriarte (2022) and Wiener Festwochen (2025)
Contributions by renowned artists such as Aldo Gianotti, Oliver Hangl and Nives Widauer
Prize Nomination: Art of Democracy is on the shortlist of Austria’s “Europastaatspreis 2025” in the category “Europe in Art & Culture”
Highlights
Featured at Smart City Expo in Barcelona 2024 with 25,000+ visitors
Cooperations with Austrian art festivals Styriarte (2022) and Wiener Festwochen (2025)
Contributions by renowned artists such as Aldo Gianotti, Oliver Hangl and Nives Widauer
Prize Nomination: Art of Democracy is on the shortlist of Austria’s “Europastaatspreis 2025” in the category “Europe in Art & Culture”
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Art of Democracy opens spaces where boundaries dissolve, voices meet, and new ways of thinking develop. It is vital for us that participatory art projects create not only shared moments, but a sense of community emerges.
Dunja Ganser
Senior Consultant and Cultural Manager