Atelierul European de Artă
Asociația Culturală Atelierul European de Artă (ACAEDA) is a cultural NGO based in Bucharest, working at the intersection of art, youth engagement and social inclusion. For years, ACAEDA has used theatre, film and non-formal education to give voice and visibility to people who are too often left out — young people and seniors alike, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
As the Romanian partner in CREATE PURPOSE, ACAEDA leads the residency exploring Inclusion in Bucharest, bringing its long-standing work in theatre and scenic movement to a European stage.
Meet the people behind the Bucharest residency
Felix Crainicu
National Project Manager, RomaniaA theatre and film director with more than 35 stage productions and over 30 years in theatre and radio, Felix is also a writer and a familiar voice in Romanian radio. As co-founder of ACAEDA, he brings a deep artistic vision to every project the association runs, using art as a tool for inclusion and personal growth.
In CREATE PURPOSE: oversees the Romanian team’s delivery of activities and represents ACAEDA in the project’s joint decision-making.
Radu Crăciun
Local Coordinator, RomaniaAn internationally recognised cinematographer, Radu has worked on feature films and documentaries awarded at festivals both in Romania and abroad, alongside television productions and university teaching. He is a co-founder of ACAEDA and one of its most experienced facilitators in non-formal education.
In CREATE PURPOSE: leads community outreach for the Bucharest residency — connecting with schools, local media and community groups to bring young people into the project as co-creators, participants and festival audiences.
A growing team
Felix and Radu form the core Romanian team, but they won’t be working alone. As the project moves forward, they’ll be joined by volunteers from within ACAEDA — supporting everything from community outreach to the residency itself and the Bucharest festival.