🎭 Unleash your inner artist and discover the language of expression!

From telling stories through theatre to expressing emotions with music, dance, and visual arts, creativity is where much of human connection takes place. But just as art can inspire and unite, our societies still face challenges: cultural misunderstandings, intergenerational gaps, and social divides that prevent true dialogue.

That’s why “Let the Art Tell the Truth” brings together young people from across Europe for a powerful 7-day journey into creativity, intercultural dialogue, and social inclusion.

Through interactive workshops, artistic labs, and cultural exchanges, you’ll discover how art can become a universal language to connect people across borders, ages, and backgrounds. You’ll collaborate on painting, theatre, music, and storytelling projects, explore identity and diversity, and learn how creativity can challenge stereotypes and promote empathy.

This exchange is about more than creating art — it’s about building bridges. You’ll gain the confidence and skills to express yourself artistically, connect with people different from you, and use culture as a tool for positive change in your community.

Ready to let art speak louder than words? Join us and become part of a new generation of young creators who bridge divides, celebrate diversity, and tell the truth through art!

We are looking for enthusiastic young people from Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia to take part in this exciting youth exchange on arts and creative expression!

✅ Who can apply?

• Resident or citizen of Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, or Slovakia

• Aged between 16–20 years old

• Curious and motivated to learn about creativity for change, identity & self expression and diversity in art.

• Open-minded, active, and ready to participate fully in interactive workshops, team activities, and discussions

• Excited to work with peers from different countries and cultural backgrounds

• Available for the full 7-day program and committed to active participation in all sessions

• Willing to share what you’ve learned with your school, youth group, or local community after the exchange
  
  

👤 Group Composition:

From each participating country, we will select:

• 6 young participants (ages 16–20)

• 1 group leader (aged 18+), responsible for supporting and guiding their national group throughout the project

No participant can arrive later than the official arrival day or depart earlier than the official departure day. Skipping activity days is not tolerated.

We encourage greener means of travel whenever possible, such as public transportation, carpooling, or contracted bus. Once the groups are formed, we will organize and arrange the most efficient route and means of travel to Izvoare, Harghita County Romania.

The transport tickets will be purchased by the organization for the participants.
Please do NOT buy any tickets on your own without first consulting us, to avoid any risk of your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement.

Arrival in Izvoare: 24 October 2025
Departure from Izvoare: 1 November 2025
(Some groups might start the travel during the night in order to arrive in time to the activity in time)

IMPORTANT: Most of the costs like travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and daily food, are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Rest, such as insurance, travel upgrades such as priority, checked-in luggage, 1st class tickets, etc, are not covered. Please, remember, The EU does co-fund, not fully fund this event, therefore you must cover your additional expenses.

All the participants must have valid travel insurance for the whole project period, including the travel days. The insurance must cover the following: 

1. Third-party liability 

2. Lost or stolen baggage. 

3. Accident and serious illness. 

We cannot accept participants without private travel insurance. Supplementary, we also recommend that you get a European health insurance card. Your national health insurance provider issues this card. 

It’s time to showcase your country and culture in a fun, creative way!
Each national group is expected to prepare a short program to present their traditions, customs, and way of life. This is a special moment when participants can get to know each other’s cultures in a relaxed and informal setting.

What to bring:

• Traditional snacks and foods 

• National flags 

• Traditional clothes
  
  

Ideas for your presentation:

• Creative performances (songs, dances, short plays)

• Interactive quizzes or games

• Storytelling sessions or short videos (optional, only during free time)

We encourage you to be as creative as possible — think outside the box! Use theatre, live presentations, dances, or even funny sketches to make your evening memorable.

In the area, the average temperature in autumn is between 5 °C and 15°C. Please check accuweather.com for more updated information about the weather. Casual, comfortable sportswear, slippers or sneakers for indoor and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. It may also rain throughout our stay, so please pack warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and shoes. 

Arrival Day – Participants arrive at Pensiunea Irgo, get settled in, and join an informal meet & greet to start connecting with each other.

Day 1: Ice-breaking and Team cohesion - Participants will engage in team-building activities, getting to know each other and breaking down cultural barriers.

Day 2: Teambuilding while exploring the Youthpass Certificate and Process, Protection and safety workshop.

Days 3–6: During these days, participants will explore how art and creativity can connect people across cultures, generations, and social backgrounds. They will use theatre, dance, music, and storytelling to express identity, challenge stereotypes, and build empathy. Sessions will focus on intergenerational exchange, learning from traditions and experiences of older community members, while also encouraging innovation and self-expression. Workshops will highlight inclusion through art, transforming themes like diversity, belonging, and equality into creative projects with powerful social messages.

Day 7: Time to reflect on our journey, gather feedback, plan how to share what we’ve learned (DEOR), and celebrate with a YouthPass ceremony and closing activity.

Departure Day – See you soon!

In order to apply,  you have to create  an ASEY account, using  the link below.  If you already have an account  you  need to  log in  and complete the application form!
When you are creating the account and applying please carefully read the application form and note that:
1. We are not responsible for the wrong or incomplete data you introduce in the form.
2. Your data such as name, e-mail, and date of birth must be correct. Making mistakes will automatically translate into wrong information on your certificate received at the end of the project.
3. You must use no other e-mail address other than yours. Make sure you have access to it.
4. You have to specify to us if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan menu or have any allergies or intolerances - this cannot be changed during the project .