PASS – The Street (Art) Shake the Hand

PASS was implemented under the Creative Europe Programme and aimed to strengthen the transnational dimension of street art culture by developing innovative practices and digital tools that foster social cohesion.

By building the capacities of young street artists and engaging diverse communities in dialogue, the project created a platform for cross-border collaboration and social transformation through street art and digital engagement — contributing to a more inclusive and cohesive Europe.

An innovative PASS methodology was developed to establish and facilitate transnational dialogue on social inclusion through the co-creation of thematic street artworks. This two-fold learning process enabled:

• Street artists to explore beyond cultural and geographical boundaries through transnational exchanges of ideas, beliefs and experiences with citizens.

• Citizens to actively engage in social dialogue, confront prejudices and misconceptions, and deepen their understanding and support for diversity and inclusion.

The project promoted regenerative social dialogue and awareness-raising through three PASS festivals held in Belgrade, Ljubljana and Skopje, united under the common theme:
“Harmony Streets – Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion.”

Digital access to knowledge and tools was a key outcome of the project. Several intellectual outputs were developed to ensure long-term impact beyond the project’s lifetime, including:

• The PASS e-learning curriculum, based on research findings and the development of the PASS methodology

• PASS local policy recommendations, recognising the importance of street art in addressing social challenges

• The PASS web platform, a user-friendly interactive digital space providing access to project results and offering cooperation opportunities for street artists and communities across Europe

In addition, the project integrated the existing BITE mobile application, further strengthening its impact by connecting artists and diverse communities.

The project was co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
Partners included: Connect International, Javni Zavod Mladi Zmaji, TIPovej!, Balkan Urban Movement and Interkultura.