Art that you
learn to
You think freely.
A.R.T.S. is a European project that combats media manipulation through theater, music, and visual arts. We help teenagers and young adults become critical consumers of information and active content creators.
About the project
Why A.R.T.S.?
Romania has the highest percentage of adolescents in Europe affected by problematic social media use—22%, compared to 10% in Germany and 9% in Norway. Algorithms, fake news, and unsupervised access to digital content leave young people vulnerable to manipulation.
Theater, music, and visual arts activate critical thinking in a way no traditional lesson can.
A.R.T.S. - Analyze, Reflect, Think Smart brings together three organizations from Romania, Germany, and Norway to create an innovative methodology for non-formal media education, tested directly with young people from urban and rural backgrounds.
Project financed by the Erasmus+ Programme No. 2025-1-RO01-KA220-YOU-000366137
Current Challenges:
What we propose
Project in numbers
What do we want to change?
Project objectives
Partners
The project brings together institutions with complementary expertise in culture, non-formal education, and performing arts.
Cultural institution founded in 1920, with theater, music, film, and visual arts programs for children, youth, and adults. It attracts approximately 150,000 spectators annually and has extensive experience in cultural education.
Non-profit organization active since 1993, offering educational, social, and cultural services for youth and communities. Expert in STEM education, art, sustainability, and social inclusion. Coordinates Erasmus+ projects and educational centers.
Founded in 2017 by pianist Dragoș Andrei Cantea, it organizes concerts, artistic productions, and educational projects in Norway and Europe. Main partner of Classix Festival, with expertise in classical music and performing arts as pedagogical tools.
Who are we addressing
Young people and educators alike
The generation growing up online
We address adolescents exposed to misinformation and excessive social media use, particularly those from rural areas, single-parent families, or communities with limited access to educational resources.
Youth workers
Trainers, mentors, and educators from youth organizations who will acquire new skills: how to use theater, music, or visual arts to talk to young people about fake news, algorithms, and digital responsibility.
Follow the project
Workshops, free educational resources, and news about activities in Romania, Germany, and Norway.
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