At the end of May, colleagues from the Vistula Museum in Kazimierz Dolny, Poland, visited the Ferenczy Museum Centre as part of an ERASMUS+ mobility programme. The visit proved to be a particularly inspiring professional exchange, as the organisational structure and operational model of the Vistula Museum closely resemble those of the Ferenczy Museum Centre. The institution functions as a museum centre encompassing six separate museums under one umbrella brand. In addition, its fine arts department collaborates closely with an active contemporary artists’ colony, much like the system in Szentendre.
The Polish colleagues began their programme by exploring cultural institutions in Budapest, before spending Wednesday through Friday in Szentendre as guests of the Ferenczy Museum Centre. During their visit, they gained insight into the FMC’s current exhibitions and professional activities. Kozák Zsuzsa guided them through the exhibition Frame Narratives (Kerettörténetek), Iberhalt Zsuzsa presented From Vision to Structure (Látványból szerkezet), Szilágyi Zsófia Júlia introduced Back to the Future (Vissza a jövőbe), and Bodonyi Emőke showcased the newly opened exhibition Artists’ Colony 100 (Művésztelep 100).
As part of the programme, the visitors also toured the Szentendre Old Artists’ Colony under the guidance of Noémi Szabó. During the visit, they had the opportunity to step inside the studio of artist Judit Horváth-Lóczi and gain first-hand insight into the contemporary life and creative environment of the artists’ colony.
The exchange provided valuable experiences for both institutions. The Ferenczy Museum Centre was able to establish new international partnerships while gaining fresh perspectives and learning about best practices from an institution operating within a remarkably similar framework. The ERASMUS+ programme thus served not only as a platform for knowledge sharing but also as a foundation for future professional cooperation and long-term institutional relationships.
Photos: Balázs Deim
