Through our project, we aimed to develop solutions that would enable the continuation of amateur artistic and cultural activities during the pandemic. On one hand, our goal was to find ways to support groups dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of their regions. On the other hand, we sought solutions that are currently useful and supportive in facilitating such activities. Our overarching objective was to assist organizations working towards the artistic legacy of their regions and those supporting older individuals, allowing them to engage in meaningful cultural and artistic activities, ensuring valuable leisure time during the pandemic.
The idea for our project emerged in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, when conducting activities, such as hobbyist artistic endeavors (e.g., choirs, rural clubs, painting and music workshops, universities for seniors), became impossible. While there were already various platforms for online lessons at that time, many of them were either paid or too complex for the adult participants collaborating with us, a significant portion of whom were older individuals. Due to the evolving situation and the initiation of the project in 2021, when certain possibilities for in-person activities and collaboration in small groups were once again allowed, we carried out our efforts entirely with the support of our target audience. This approach ensures the utilization of our product as a means of support in the daily functioning of amateur artistic organizations and artistic activities for adults, facilitated by a broad spectrum of educators working in the third sector.