What is ELIA? ELIA - European League of Institutes of the Arts is a globally connected European network that provides a dynamic platform for professional exchange and development in higher arts education. With over 250 members in 47 countries, it represents some 300.000 students in all art disciplines. Its cross-disciplinary quality makes ELIA unique as a network. ELIA advocates for higher arts education by empowering and creating new opportunities for its members and facilitating the exchange of good practices. ELIA collaborates with partner networks around the world. ELIA is determined to: • Strengthen the position and influence of the arts and higher arts education at regional, national, European and international levels • Support the establishing and maintaining of adequate social and political conditions for the free development of education in the arts and the specific needs of education in the arts and of art production. • Promote the arts as a central aspect of society and as a fundamental contribution to cultural and economic development; • Encourage cultural diversity and foster communication between European and non-European cultures as part of a global cultural society. On the ELIA website [www.elia-artschools.org] you can read all about ELIA’s News Updates, Projects, Events, Job Posts and various Calls.