UAxEU — Ukrainian cultural eXchange with the European Union
UAxEU is a Creative Europe cooperation project that supports the recovery and long-term strengthening of Ukraine’s cultural and creative sectors (CCSI).
Meet the Consortium
UAxEU is coordinated by ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts) and delivered in partnership with:
Together, the consortium combines educational expertise, policy knowledge, network reach, and cultural sector leadership across Ukraine and the EU.
Events
28 October 2026
UAxEU | Advocacy and Cultural Policy – Perspectives from Ukraine and Across Europe
The first of four knowledge exchange sessions hosted by UAxEU will explore how advocacy, cultural policy, and international cooperation can strengthen collaboration between Ukraine and the wider European cultural sector.
18 - 20 November 2026
ELIA Biennial Conference 2026
Under the theme Going Off Centre, the ELIA Biennial Conference 2026 explores the possibilities that arise when we step away from the mainstream and move towards the margins. On 17 November, UAx will host a dedicated programme in Zwolle.
Opportunities
30 June 2026
Open Call for Ukrainian Early-Career Cultural Professionals
The UAxEU project is pleased to announce the launch of the UAxEU Master’s Mentorship Programme 2026, a six-month international mentorship initiative supporting emerging artists and cultural professionals as they transition from higher arts education into professional practice.
Deadline: 8 November 2026
Open Call for Ukrainian Master’s Students
The UAxEU Internship Programme is a professional mobility initiative designed to support the development of Ukraine’s cultural sector through hands-on, experience-based learning within leading European cultural institutions.