New Members Join the EDI Working Group

The ELIA EDI Working Group met in person in February in Vienna, hosted by the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

We warmly welcome our newest members in the group:

• Érica Faleiro Rodrigues, Lusófona University
• Samantha Lawson, Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo
• Emma Balfe, Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Dún Laoghaire

Thank you to all who nominated candidates!

The group spent two days reflecting on their activities over the past two years, exploring the current geopolitical challenges from the perspective of EDI, and planning ahead for the next two years.

We have exciting events and activities for the Community planned ahead, including online sessions and the Annual Community Hub event in 2026. We will soon be reaching out to the Community for input and feedback. 

Equity, diversity and inclusion are more important than ever with EDI policies and principles meeting pushback globally and EDI budgets slashed over the past year.

Interested in joining our Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Community Hub? Contact info@elia-artschools.org to find out how you can get involved.