Artistic Interactions and Intercultural Competences in the Mediterranean

This article examines how young artists contribute to intercultural dialogue, through the Euro-Med Young Artists Network (EMYAN). The article identifies informal education, new media tools, and artist mobility as the three key factors shaping cultural exchange across the Euro-Mediterranean region, arguing that grassroots initiatives are outpacing formal policy frameworks. It concludes with concrete policy recommendations for long-term strategic funding and calls on EU countries to remove visa and mobility barriers for artists from the Global South.