About us

European Cultural Academy (ECA) is an award-winning organization specializing in contemporary art and architecture. With a presence in Venice, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and online, ECA offers professional development programmes, design and study abroad studios, teacher training, and interdisciplinary partnerships through ECAxLab.

ECA is a self-funded, independent organization, and we collaborate with universities, foundations, public organizations, EU-funding agencies, and creative professionals to support our projects.

We are committed to empowering and advancing creative industries and supporting participants in nurturing their creative journeys while connecting them with professionals and art enthusiasts.

At ECA, our doors are open to everyone. Anybody, whether students or collaborators, can join our programs. Our participants form a vibrant community, and we are an integral part of it.

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive and embrace their unique creative selves, whether that means being a bit unconventional, vulnerable, or different. Your creative identity is valued and respected here.

Our ambition knows no bounds, and we want all our participants to achieve the highest levels of success. We provide challenges and hold our collaborators accountable, whether it's for a single project or an entire career. We offer unwavering support, equipping you with the tools and inspiration needed to take that next step.

At ECA, we firmly believe that it's never too late to embark on your creative journey. Join us and explore the boundless possibilities of your creativity.

1000+

creative participants

annually

3

international offices

4

Venetian palaces

as classrooms

15

partner

universities

20+

art projects together

with participants

9.6/10.0

avg. programme rating

Our Locations

Academic approach

how we teach

Focused on adult learning

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Combination of learning tools and techniques

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Individual attention towards each student

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Peer to peer learning

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You choose how to study

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Everybody is welcome

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Our lecturers come from the leading world institutions and are passionate about creativity, innovation and personal connections. Meet some of our current and previous lecturers.

THOMAS - SCHROEPFER
Harvard UniversityTHOMAS SCHROEPFER
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Cristina - Gregorin
Venice Cultural Heritage ExpertCristina Gregorin
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SCOTT - WOODS
University of MelbourneSCOTT WOODS
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PIPPO - CIORRA
Senior Curator of MAXXI ArchitetturaPIPPO CIORRA
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SAMI - CHOHAN
Indus Valley School of Art and ArchitectureSAMI CHOHAN
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Our team

Alexandra - Laqueur
Alexandra
Laqueur
Managing Director
Maria - Nekrassova
Maria
Nekrassova
Executive Director
Sara - Longo
Sara
Longo
Programme Coordinator
Lara - Quint
Lara
Quint
Digital Marketing and PR manager

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