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Green Visionary Artistry – Third Stop: Pilisborosjenő, Hungary
Green Visionary Artistry: Palette for the Planet – Painting Our Environmental Story – Pilisborosjenő (Hungary)
Between September 6 and 7, 2025, FAJUB took part in the third international meeting of the European project Green Visionary Artistry – A Tapestry of Environmental Expression, in Pilisborosjenő, Hungary. The experience brought together a delegation of 14 participants from eight countries and once again demonstrated the power of art as a catalyst for environmental awareness, intercultural dialogue, and the strengthening of ties between partners and local communities.
The Palette for the Planet – Painting Our Environmental Story program took place at Nappali Kavezo, which also hosts a work by Jonathan Ouisse, creating an inspiring setting for the following activities. Our team engaged in experiences that combined creativity, environmental reflection, and community interaction. Highlights included the photo manipulation workshop “Your Face for Nature”, led by Csíkszentmihályi Réka, and the Science Café PLUS, which addressed the responsibility of artists in the face of the climate crisis, with contributions from Fanni Sall (Hungary), Jonathan Ouisse (France), Atsushi Kuwayama (Japan), and Dr. Zoltán Kőváry (Hungary), moderated by Ildima Nevelős-Forgács. The discussion focused on how to balance motivation and hope when artistically representing environmental reality.
The final day was dedicated to Studio Visits, where we had the opportunity to discover the work of local artists: Tamás Fodor & Ilona Németh (puppet makers), Tamás Léderer (sculptor), Zoltán Takács (blacksmith), and Árpád Takács (carpentry and cooking). These encounters offered a close look at how the community shapes artistic expression while art, in turn, strengthens the local social fabric. The dedication of these people to preserving traditions, arts, and crafts was especially inspiring—made even more so by witnessing people of all ages nurturing their connection to community and nature.
For FAJUB, this meeting was much more than a series of activities: it consolidated European partnerships, highlighted the transformative impact of art on the community, and reinforced the importance of creativity as a tool for environmental awareness and action.
Green Visionary Artistry is co-funded by the European Union and connects European cities through art, workshops, exhibitions, and debates that foster dialogue, environmental awareness, and creative expression.
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The air has finally gotten to the place that we can breathe it together. The air has finally gotten to the place that we can breathe it together.
Together we are one! Together we matter! Together through art!
our partners
Vytautas Magnus University
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Lithania, is a distinguished institution with a rich legacy in education, research, and community engagement.
Municipality of Pilisborosjenő
Pilisborosjenő, a village in Hungary with about 4,500 residents, is committed to preserving its cultural heritage and natural environment through community initiatives that promote sustainable development and improve quality of life.
Municipality of Siena
The Municipality of Siena, Italy, prioritizes sustainability and heritage preservation, promoting green initiatives and maintaining 40% of its historic center as green space.
Federação das Associações Juvenis de Braga
The Federation of Youth Associations of Braga (FAJUB) advocates for youth interests in Braga, Portugal, by promoting civic engagement and raising climate change awareness through art while coordinating collaboration among partner organizations.
Municipality of Mengeš
The Municipality of Mengeš in Slovenia is dedicated to sustainable development and community well-being through cultural activities, environmental conservation, and infrastructure improvements.
Fifty Fifty
Fifty Fifty in Greece focuses on civic engagement initiatives to promote democratic participation and social inclusion among youth through projects like "FORCEP" and "RECup," which aim to enhance active citizenship and address diversity challenges.
Municipality of Athienou
Athienou, a Cypriot municipality of 6,500 residents, focuses on community development, cultural preservation, and social inclusion through local projects and partnerships.
Asociacion CREACIA
ASOCIACION CREACIA in Murcia, Spain, promotes sustainability and environmental awareness through art and culture, encouraging mindful living and preserving the region's cultural heritage.
Together we are one! Together we matter! Together through art!
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