Artelier is a project conceived and organized by the youth collective F.O.M.O. (Friends Who Organize Magical Occasions), in partnership with Stayfou asbl. Held on January 24, 2026, at Les Rotondes under the theme “Rediscovering Winter’s Beauty,” the event offered a warm and inspiring day featuring a variety of creative workshops. Designed by young people for young people, the project aimed to make local culture more accessible, highlight local artists and initiatives, and strengthen community ties during the winter months. The program was a huge success: more than 190 participants took part in the event. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and enthusiasm generated by this open and participatory format have confirmed the value of this initiative, which fully demonstrates young people’s ability to conceive and carry out ambitious and unifying cultural projects.

To mark the 10th anniversary of Reboredo’s Music School in Differdange, its founder, João Reboredo, led an artistic and educational project that brought together 40 students around the story of a little boy who dreamed of starting a music school. With the guidance of five educators, the young participants were involved in every stage of the creative process, from writing the lyrics to creating the illustrations, as well as rehearsing and recording the songs performed during music classes. This collaborative project resulted in the publication of an illustrated book and a CD, which serve as lasting testimonies to the experience. The project served as a powerful vehicle for self-expression, inclusion, and personal growth. Beyond its artistic success, this initiative underscored the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in school-based cultural projects. The very positive feedback from participants, who are eager to continue recording new songs and creating new stories, demonstrates lasting motivation and a real commitment to collective artistic practice.

This project, led by the non-profit organization Club Créatif pour Jeunes Actifs, aimed to bring together eight young participants aged 16 to 25 to create three short films. From brainstorming and scriptwriting to acting in front of the camera, the participants were involved in every stage of the project.

Following the workshops and filming, a screening was held at Cercle Cité, giving the participants the opportunity to walk the red carpet and proudly present the culmination of several months of work.

“Bäerbelendag mat de Kanner” is a school-based and intergenerational project by the National Centre for Industrial Culture (CNCI), which enabled primary school pupils from Esch-sur-Alzette to discover the traditions of Saint Barbara as well as Luxembourg’s mining heritage.

From 24 November to 3 December 2025, creative and educational workshops introduced children to the meaning and symbols of this celebration, ahead of their participation in the procession held on 4 December in the streets of the city. By engaging with the history and symbolism of Saint Barbara through various artistic practices, the children were able to express their ideas, make creative choices, and give meaning to a national tradition that is often little known. Discussions sometimes arose from their observations and questions. The story of Saint Barbara also provided an opportunity to address contemporary themes such as youth empowerment, freedom of thought, and the development of critical thinking.

The project thus fostered cultural transmission and strengthened intergenerational ties around this tradition, which has been included since 30 November 2022 in the national inventory of intangible cultural heritage under the category of social practices.

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.

As part of the project ‘Forgotten Victims – What Now?’, students from ENAD (National School for Adults) carried out an interdisciplinary theatre project in collaboration with their teacher and professional artists under the direction of theatre educator Laetitia Lang.

The project is based on an in-depth reflection on the ‘forgotten victims’ of Nazism, highlighting groups that have long been marginalised: homosexuals, people of non-Christian faiths, Sinti and Roma, black people, and people living on the streets.

The students designed the play largely independently: writing the texts, creating the scenes, and recording the sound. Their work combined historical research with reflection on current societal issues.

Through a collective artistic approach, the project aimed to raise awareness of human rights, historical memory and social responsibility. It took the form of a play, which revealed the progress made by the students in their creative and research process.

“EarGlasses” is an educational initiative that has enabled young people to develop their voices through podcasting. By combining storytelling, oral communication, intercultural dialogue and digital media skills, the project has supported language development, cultural expression and media literacy in an engaging and inclusive format.

Between April and July 2025, Vessela Vencheva, Jess Bauldry and Nick Todorov ran “EarGlasses” with Year 6 pupils at Lënster International School. Over ten weeks, the pupils took part in weekly workshops guiding them through the entire podcast production process — from brainstorming ideas and conducting interviews to recording, editing and public presentation. The pilot project concluded with a public listening event bringing together peers, parents and teachers, followed by the online publication of the podcasts produced by the pupils.

The ‘Locked Out, Youth Lens on Housing’ project is a creative documentary initiative by Youth Work Synergie asbl that brings together young people living in Luxembourg to explore the housing crisis through their own eyes. The young people learnt the basics of documentary filmmaking, ranging from storytelling to camerawork, cinematography, lighting and editing. Through practical workshops, they acquired technical skills whilst developing their ability to tell personal and socially engaged stories.

The project went beyond mere technical training: it established itself as a genuine space for expression, enabling young people to take ownership of their stories and actively participate in public debate. The final documentary, enriched with interviews with experts and young people directly affected, was screened publicly, followed by in-depth discussions with the audience.

These discussions, which were often in-depth and enriching, brought together key figures from the housing sector, offering participants the opportunity to share their perspectives directly with those involved in this issue.