Introducing Europeana 280
What is Europeana 280?
In April, Europeana will launch Europeana 280, a cross-border campaign to get people excited about Europe’s shared art heritage by celebrating the diverse and magnificent artworks that are a part of it.
We invited all 28 EU Member States to nominate 10 pieces of art held in their country that have contributed to a major European art movement. We’re pleased to say that every country got involved, and Norway too, so we’ll be sharing their fascinating choices soon!
The campaign coincides with the launch of Europeana Art History Collections, one of our first thematic collection sites. All the artworks nominated for Europeana 280 will be shared here.
What can I look out for and how can I join in?
There will be lots of ways to join in with the campaign and explore the artworks involved. Before we unveil the full list of artworks chosen by each country in April, you can get a sneak preview on Europeana Art History Collections. We’ll have a changing ‘Country of the Week’ spotlight, and a new cover image showcasing a highlight from this country’s nominations too.
You’ll also be able to get a taste of what’s to come via DailyArt, a fantastic free app for art lovers available on iOS & Android. Every Tuesday and Sunday in March, DailyArt will share a spectacular artwork from the Europeana 280 collections as their masterpiece of the day.
We will also launch a virtual exhibition, Faces of Europe, which brings together highlights from different countries’ final nominations to tell the story of European culture through the eyes of its artists.
When we launch, we will also be inviting you to get involved on social media, and there will be an exciting lineup of public events taking place across Europe this summer. More on those soon!
For now, follow the campaign on Twitter and Facebook using #Europeana280.
