Author: Paulis Narkevičs

“To Sansusī – Under the Skies of Sēlija” is a project supported by the NGO Fund of the Society Integration Foundation, aimed at strengthening the Sansusī association, its community, and the Susēja Arts Residency Center. Within the project, volunteer activities take place in Aknīste and Riga, including creative workshops, three community work days dedicated to improving the residency environment and learning practical skills, as well as upgrading the Sansusī website.

These events are not just about work – they are opportunities to come together, spend time meaningfully, and enjoy a creative and friendly atmosphere. For volunteers, it is a chance to contribute to the development of a center that holds significance for the Latvian cultural community, to meet artists and like-minded people, to learn new skills, and to become part of the warm Sansusī family. The project fosters civic participation in culture and strengthens democratic values, creating an environment where art and people meet, inspire, and enrich one another.

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In the project “The Salmon Song,” we will focus on the protection of salmon in Latvian rivers and the reduction of illegal poaching. Through musical and educational events in Kuldīga, we aim to engage and involve the public in addressing this issue. The project consists of three parts: research and prototyping; educational camps with workshops and masterclasses; and concerts featuring works by Latvian and international composers created specifically for the Salmon Song project.
The project is a part of “Liepāja 2027” programme and is supported by the municipalities of Liepāja, Kuldīga District, and Dienvidkurzeme.

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A European Project Spotlighting Women Composers
Mind the Gap is an ambitious and collaborative European initiative that seeks to address gender inequality in the music world by bringing long-overdue attention to the work of women composers. Spearheaded by a network of cultural partners across Latvia, Portugal, Hungary, and France, the project champions diversity and gender equity within the contemporary music scene.

At its core, Mind the Gap features new commissions from women composers in the participating countries, following the imaginative and collaborative principle of the “Musical Exquisite Corpse.” This creative process fosters unique, interconnected works that embody a shared European artistic spirit.

More than a celebration of female talent, Mind the Gap also serves as a platform for raising collective awareness. It encourages reflection and dialogue among programmers, educators, media professionals, and cultural institutions — challenging established practices and advocating for change. Professional musicians and teachers play an active role, helping to drive this transformation forward.
By forging connections across borders, the project promotes the transnational exchange of ideas and the wider circulation of new works, paving the way for greater visibility and recognition of women in music across Europe.

Mind the Gap is more than a showcase, it’s a call to action. A campaign for a more inclusive, equitable, and creatively vibrant musical landscape that truly reflects the voices of today’s women composers.

Join us to listen, to learn, and to transform the artistic landscape.

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