“Bäerbelendag mat de Kanner” (Saint Barbara’s Day with the Children) is a school and intergenerational project by the CNCI (Centre national de la culture industrielle), which allowed students in Esch-sur-Alzette to discover the traditions of Saint Barbara’s Day and Luxembourg’s mining heritage.

From November 24 to December 3, 2025, creative and educational workshops introduced children to the meaning and symbols of this celebration before they participated in the parade on December 4 through the city streets. This project fostered cultural transmission and strengthened intergenerational bonds through this tradition, which has been listed in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the category of social customs since November 30, 2022.

The multidisciplinary project based on Maurice Ravel’s opera “L’Enfant et les sortilèges” brought together students, teachers, professional artists, and local partners in an ambitious artistic creation blending music, theater, and dance. Led by the Conservatoire du Nord in collaboration with the Centre des Arts Pluriels, this educational and cultural project aimed to make opera accessible to all while promoting inclusion and professional development for the participants.

Three public performances, including one for schools, reached a wide audience, with the participation of students aged 8 to 65. Guided by performing arts professionals, the young artists experienced the realities of stage production and developed essential artistic and interpersonal skills.

“Mat Iech” is the title of a project launched in 2022, which embodies Elisabeth Schilling & Company’s passion for outreach and awareness-building. Today, this project has become an essential programme within the company Making Dances asbl, aiming to create a more flexible format that focuses on mediation and interaction, while preserving the performative aspect. It enables the presentation of Elisabeth’s larger-scale works to a different audience — one that does not have access to performances held in theatres or cultural institutions where these works are usually staged. The goal is to make dance accessible to a wide audience in diverse ways.

Led by the association Youth Work Synergy, the project “Locked Out – Youth Lens on Housing” uses documentary filmmaking as a medium to give young people a voice in the face of the housing crisis in Luxembourg. Through a series of practical workshops led by professional artists, ten young participants aged 17 to 25 will be trained in filmmaking techniques (scriptwriting, filming, sound, editing) while exploring the structural challenges related to access to housing.

The project offers them not only artistic and technical skills, but also a platform to express themselves and bring their voices to the wider public and decision-makers. The documentary, co-created by the participants, will be presented at a public screening followed by a discussion with stakeholders from the housing sector to encourage collective reflection on potential solutions.

In partnership with Life asbl, this initiative combines arts education, civic engagement, and awareness of social inequalities, contributing to the empowerment of young people through arts and culture.

Led by the non-profit organization Muse, “Studio Lokal” is an educational project designed to support young people in discovering careers in the creative and artistic fields. Through a series of hands-on workshops (photography, graphic design, filmmaking, calligraphy, interior design), guided by professionals in the sector, participants gain practical skills and benefit from personalized mentoring.

The project primarily targets young people aged 16 to 30 and also includes guidance sessions focused on academic and career orientation, with particular emphasis on helping participants prepare applications for artistic studies.

In collaboration with cultural institutions in Luxembourg, “Studio Lokal” aims to improve access to arts education, promote local talent, and foster cultural inclusion.

As part of the 10th edition of the Marionettefestival, the project “Vergiess de Gaardenzwerg” offered students from the Campus am Ale Bësch (commune of Esch-sur-Sûre) a unique artistic and educational experience in a rural setting. Guided by scenographer Lynn Scheidweiler, the children transformed everyday objects and recycled materials into imaginary creatures inspired by object theatre. This creative work took place in the form of playful and collaborative workshops, encouraging experimentation, hands-on exploration, and theatrical staging. The resulting artworks were exhibited in the village of Tadler during the festival, as part of an immersive and participatory trail.

In addition to the workshops, the pupils attended a festival performance, met artists, toured backstage areas, and helped collectively install the artworks. The project culminated on June 10, 2025, with a festive morning of school performances, bringing together pupils from formal and non-formal education institutions across the commune of Esch-sur-Sûre.

This project gave children meaningful exposure to creativity, ecology, and the appreciation of local heritage, while strengthening their teamwork, curiosity, and joy in creating together.

The project “Ame, San and the Red Lion” is an original theatrical creation for young audiences (ages 10 and up), produced by the company Les FreReBri(des). Through the story of a blended family, the play explored the fears and emotions of children facing the arrival of a new parent, while subtly addressing the challenges faced by single mothers, particularly in the Luxembourgish context.

In addition to the performance, a significant educational component was implemented: interactive workshops in schools allowed students to participate in the creative process, express their own family experiences, and discover the conventions of theatre. A special performance and a roundtable discussion were also dedicated to single mothers.

This project not only promoted inclusion and drew attention to the fight against stereotypes associated with modern family structures, but it also provided a space for intergenerational dialogue.

The project “L C Danser – Warriors 360°” was an educational, cultural, and participatory initiative of the Lycée Classique de Diekirch, aimed at students from diverse academic backgrounds, with particular attention given to students in technical education and Clija classes. By combining contemporary dance and hip-hop with martial arts and body expression, this project fostered social inclusion, well-being, and the personal development of the participants.

Building on the project “L C Danser – To the Rhythm of Colors”, supported by the Sommer Foundation in 2023-2024, “Warriors 360°” capitalized on the success of this first experience, which had revealed the positive impact of dance within the LCD. This new edition enriched the project by integrating martial arts, thus offering students the opportunity to push their limits, explore new forms of expression, and strengthen their self-confidence. Thanks to the involvement of external artists, the students took part in all stages of the creative process, becoming active contributors to their own artistic expression.

Through the project “Sustainable art as a bridge for social integration in Luxembourg,” the non-profit organization ARK uses art as a means of inclusion and empowerment. By providing children and families in vulnerable situations, including refugees, with access to art workshops inspired by sustainable techniques, this project promotes their social and cultural integration.

During the 2024/2025 school year, thanks to multilingual teaching and creative activities, participants build self-confidence, learn French, and benefit from a safe and supportive space for self-expression. Currently, 23 young people are enrolled in the program. While “Express Yourself Through Art and a Sustainable Lifestyle” was the motto of the first semester, the second focuses on “Famous Artists from Around the World Using Sustainable Materials and Techniques.”

The exhibitions and events organized each semester strengthen community bonds and raise awareness of the importance of a sustainable lifestyle.

The project “Paths to Perception”, led by the associations Antropical asbl and Our Common Future asbl, is inspired by bibliotherapy. It offers young people seeking answers to specific questions cultural resources aimed at improving their well-being and developing their skills. The goal is to encourage young people’s engagement with various forms of art while providing them with a space for reflection, discussion, and creation.

Through workshops organized in cultural centers or schools, a theme, chosen in advance by a team of artists, is proposed for discussion. For this, a selection of diverse works – such as short films, short stories, poems, paintings, photographs, songs, as well as excerpts from longer works – is presented and discussed with the participants. The chosen works aim to provide rich, diverse, and thought-provoking perspectives. Questions and activities will be prepared to stimulate reflection, and the discussion will be moderated to foster genuine interaction.