What does it look like when collaboration awakens? How can an educational program connect people from both established and independent culture while giving them practical tools for their everyday work and their own cultural projects?
We invite you to a panel discussion and workshop, where we will present the course Runway | Culture Professionals, which is currently open for applications.
Through the stories of alumni and a hands-on workshop demonstration, you will experience the atmosphere of Runway | Culture Professionals for yourself.
The event is organized in cooperation with our partner Bystriny.
What to expect
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Panel discussion with guests: Radka Jurčáková – TEDx Trenčín, Andrea Polnická – Bazmekt Brno, Michal Kříž – Shifters, Marian Imriška – Čachtice Castle
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Practical workshop led by facilitators from Bystriny – creative activities, collaboration, and networking
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Networking and connecting people from the cultural sector
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Information about the Runway | Culture Professionals course – how to apply and what the program can bring you
Who is the event for?
The event is open to individuals from the cultural sector who want to develop new skills and build their professional network.
Program
17:00 – 17:15 Welcome and introduction
17:15 – 17:45 Panel discussion – Runway | Culture Professionals
17:45 – 17:55 Short presentation of the workshop topic
17:55 – 18:10 Icebreaker
18:20 – 19:10 Workshop, part 1
19:10 – 19:20 Break
19:20 – 20:20 Workshop, part 2
➡️ Networking into the evening
Who you’ll meet
Radka Jurčáková – Over 10 years of experience in project management in the non-profit sector and public administration. She worked at Europe Direct Trenčín and the Pontis Foundation, where she was part of creating the Diversity Charter in Slovakia. Currently, she organizes TEDx Trenčín conferences and engages in socially beneficial projects.
Marián Imriška – Graduated in Museology at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra, where he received his PhDr. in 2017, and completed an accredited course in museum pedagogy. He worked as a cultural officer at Čachtice Castle, a curator at the Slovak National Museum – Museum of Slovak National Councils, and a museum educator at the M. R. Štefánik Museum. Since 2023, he has been the castle manager of Čachtice Castle.
Andrea Polnická – Holds a degree in Aesthetics and Environmental Studies from Masaryk University, where she continues her master’s in Aesthetics and Cultural Studies. She also studies Arts Management at UTB in Zlín. She has experience in production, project management, and PR. For nearly four years she worked in the independent theater Bazmek Entertainment, collaborated with SLASH Public Relations and media outlets, and currently focuses on fundraising and marketing communication at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival.
Why join?
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Gain practical know-how and inspiration from Runway | Culture Professionals alumni
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Experience a workshop-based approach to learning
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Build new connections in the cultural community
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Learn how to apply to the next edition of the program
👉 Participation is free of charge, but registration is required 👉 please fill in the registration form.
Come and see how collaboration awakens new opportunities for culture in Trenčín and the whole region.
Runway | Culture Professionals: Awakening Collaboration is part of the project Runway | Culture Professionals, which is a program of Trenčín 2026.
Trenčín 2026 is financially supported by the City of Trenčín, the Trenčín Self-Governing Region, and the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic. Partner: European Union.
📸 Photos and video recordings will be taken during the event and published afterwards.
