TRANSFORMING CULTURAL EXCHANGES BY TRAINING NEWCOMERS AS ART INTERPRETERS
Organization: SAMA for All
Location: Paris, France Funding: $206,015 Project Duration: 36 months Overview: Founded by a Syrian refugee in France and two French citizens, SAMA for All helps refugees and migrants gain marketable skills in the cultural sector while facilitating meaningful interactions and shifting perceptions. The BridgeBuilder Top Idea will expand its specialized training in art mediation—equipping newcomers to serve as interpreters for available opportunities at Paris art museums, while positioning them as leaders in cultural spaces in additional cities. |