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"ToleranZittau" Project

 We are happy to share with you that we recieved the first announcement for the "ToleranZittau" Project in Zittau, Germany which will happen between July 16th and September 15th, 2024. The project is supported by "Demokratie leben!” and organized by “ToleranZittau Projekt” together with "Oberlausitzer-kunstverein.” 

The event includes a Tolerance Poster Show, and people of Zittau are also invited to create their own tolerance posters which will become part of this exhibition. ToleranZittau are also organizing a workshop and invited individuals, groups and school classes to join create tolerance posters together.



 

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