Run for Culture is a joint cultural run (not a competition) through Stockholm where artists, cultural workers and everyone who wants to draw attention to the value of culture meet and take steps together. On September 1st, we will make our way from Gärdet to the Swedish Parliament. Along the way, we will pass central cultural institutions and places where decisions are made – and fill the streets with music, dance, circus and other expressions. This is a living movement whe

The seven-day Music Camp will take place on June 9–16, 2026 within the framework of the Creative Communities Acceleration Program (CCAP). The camp will bring together Belarusian and Swedish musicians and music creators who will explore music as a tool for community, freedom, and democratic and inclusive self-expression. Participants invited to apply are: musicians, composers, producers, sound artists, and other music practitioners; citizens of Belarus living in any country; c

The Resilient Threads project, a European Union co-funded initiative , provides professional resources to amplify Roma voices and promote intercultural understanding. This project resulted in two primary outputs: a Methodology Handbook and a Facilitator’s Guide . These documents offer a standardized framework for communication, storytelling, and public speaking within multicultural environments. The Methodology Handbook The Methodology Handbook establishes the core educati

The Resilient Threads project recently concluded an intensive two-day bootcamp in Stockholm as part of its ongoing mission to foster intercultural dialogue and artistic empowerment. Twenty emerging artists gathered at the Etnografiska museet during February 2026 for a rigorous program centered on storytelling, creative writing, and cross-cultural collaboration. This cohort included ten Romani youth from various European Union countries and ten participants primarily from Swed

Stockholms Kulturnatt – 18 april ENGLISH Hello storytellers! On April 18 you can take the stage during Stockholm Culture Night at the Ethnographic Museum. Smart Coop Sweden invites you to a storytelling evening with the theme “Voices of Diversity” within the Resilient Threads project. We are looking for you who are 18–30 years old and would like to perform a short story on stage (3–5 minutes). You can perform for example storytelling, stand-up, rap, poetry, song, simple

🇸🇪 Over 120 young creatives from across Europe have already applied – and we just extended the deadline for Sweden! Young creatives in Sweden (18–30) – this is your chance to shine! Only 7 days left! ⏰ Join our 2-day storytelling bootcamp in Stockholm (Feb 19–20, 2026) and boost your voice, confidence, and creativity. 🔥 Public speaking 🔥 Storytelling & creative writing 🔥 International networking 🌍 Roma & non-Roma youth learning together 📌 Working language: English 📅 D

Limited opening hours over Christmas and New Year We are now closing the physical office for Christmas and will be back in place on January 7th. In the meantime, we are also closing the telephones. We are available by email during non-red days at kontakt@smartcoop.se Please note that during this period, the response time may take a little longer as we take turns with some time off. We at Smart wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!