Step into a hands-on creative environment where art, history and craftsmanship come together in everyday work. This ESC opportunity in Estonia offers a unique experience inside a working printing and paper arts centre.
At TYPA in Tartu, you will become part of a small international team, contributing to workshops, exhibitions and daily museum activities. From traditional printing techniques to creative production, this experience blends culture, creativity and practical learning.
📌 Activity Dates
📅 01 April 2026 – 30 April 2026 (52 weeks within this period)
📅 Application Deadline
⏳ 01 April 2026
👥 Eligible Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🧩 Activities & Methodology
🎨 Assist in creative workshops such as linocut and papermaking
🖨️ Support daily museum operations and printing activities
📚 Help with bookbinding and production tasks
👩🏫 Take part in educational activities and guided experiences
🛍️ Contribute to creating items for the museum shop
🎭 Support cultural events and exhibitions
🎯 Objectives
🎨 Promote artistic printmaking and cultural heritage
🌍 Encourage international cultural exchange
🧠 Develop practical creative skills
🤝 Support collaborative work in a cultural environment
🏠 Accommodation & Food
🏡 Private room in a shared apartment in Tartu
🍽️ Monthly allowance for food and living expenses
🌆 Safe, green and walkable city with active cultural life
✈️ Travel
✈️ Travel costs covered according to ESC programme rules
🎓 Certification
📜 Youthpass certificate provided
✅ Participant Profile
🎨 Interested in creativity, culture and hands-on work
🤝 Team player comfortable in a small working environment
💡 Open to taking initiative and leading personal projects
🐱 Must be comfortable around cats (museum cat is part of the team)
🧠 No prior experience required – training provided
🗣️ Working Language
🗣️ English
📎 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50527_en
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