Floating EKA is a community-driven cultural foundation that uses the power of the arts and culture for social change.

”Floating” is at the heart of who we are because the Baltic Sea is a part of our identity.

It symbolises our diversity and openness and how we bring cultures, stories and experiences together.

“Eka”, derived from Sanskrit, means “one”. For us, it signifies unity and uniqueness.

We are a team of unique individuals with diverse migration experiences who come together as one creative family. Each member of our team is distinct, as amber floats in saltwater: it’s composed of individual, diverse pieces that, when united, journey together in the sea.

WE ARE FLOATING EKA

OUR PROJECTS

Sąsiedzi.Сусіди. Суседзі.Соседи

“Neighbours” is an artistic research project where artists from Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, and Russia explored the multifaceted nature of neighbourhood relations through documentary theatre. Four documentary plays created by the teams were presented to the public between February and April 2023.

Сommon Water

“Common Water” is an interdisciplinary art project connecting cultural actors and local communities of waterfront towns Hamburg (Germany), Gdansk and Sopot (Poland) and St. Petersburg (Russia). We research the common cultural identities of people around the Baltic Sea and discuss how to address social, cultural and environmental challenges together.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Make a donation

Floating EKA is a non-profit cultural foundation. We operate without regular core funding, so your support is invaluable. Help us make a difference by making a one-time or recurring donation today.

Volunteer 
with us

You can play a vital role in advancing Floating Eka's mission with your time and skills. Your contribution is essential to make a meaningful impact.

Tell others about us

Here you can find our logo, images, press releases, and other relevant materials.

Hire us

Become a partner

Our donors and partners are the driving force behind our work. Your support enables us to expand and make a more significant impact.

In addition to our impactful initiatives, Floating EKA is a team of capable professionals. We provide guidance in development, fundraising, and project management for artists, non-profit organisations, and creative ventures. Corporate partners can explore engaging team-building workshops as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives. To discuss cooperation, please email us.

WHAT OUR SUPPORTERS SAY

Anna Arzamasova

I’m supporting Floating EKA because I find it important to get involved in cool impact-projects when I can. Mine is very much about numbers and precise wording, that is why I really want to be at least slightly related to something very creative and crazy in a good way, something brave and beautiful.

Marty Orfila

In a day and age when compassion, unity, and art are sorely needed among humankind — I'm grateful and inspired to see Floating EKA grow. We live in troubled times every inkling of joy in the voices of our fellow people is an expression of greater times to come. I can't wait to see the good Floating EKA Foundation continues to do in its evolution and mission.

Nina Karmelitow

As an advocate for lifelong learning, I believe we must cherish the value of granting each other access to a broad spectrum of networks. Supporting Floating EKA facilitates the existance of a dynamic and explorative international platform that spurs collaborative creative projects. Mankind is kept alive by cultural acts.

NEWS

I Inherit What You Lost

Floating EKA invites artists of all mediums to apply

30.10.2023

I Inherit What You Lost

Floating EKA invites artists of all mediums to apply

30.10.2023

I Inherit What You Lost

Floating EKA invites artists of all mediums to apply

30.10.2023

OUR TEAM

Inna Panchkovskaya

Executive Director

Polina Shubina

Board Member

Vera Yarilina

Curator

Marta Bruschi

Communication Adviser, Board Member

Ola Ilicheva

Graphic Designer

Olesya Radilova

Development Director, Board Member

Yana Kronevald

Project Manager

NEWSLETTER

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