CivicArt Methodology Guide Now Available for Download

November 2, 2025

With joy and excitement, we present our Methodology Guide — a practical tool for youth workers, educators, and activists who want to combine civic education with artistic practices.

The guide brings together the experience of partners from Ukraine, Georgia, Germany, and Spain, offering concrete methods for working with young people through art. Here you will find context descriptions and methodology, ready-to-use training session plans, theoretical materials, and practical tips for facilitators.

What’s Inside

The guide consists of seven chapters covering the full journey from theory to practice:

  • Chapter 1 introduces the project and the guide’s structure
  • Chapter 2 explains the concepts of civic education through art and artivism, featuring 22 practices from different European countries
  • Chapter 3 analyses the context and challenges of youth work in Ukraine and Georgia
  • Chapter 4 focuses on non-formal education methodology and facilitator competences
  • Chapter 5 contains ready-made session plans on human rights, youth participation, environment, and intersectoral dialogue
  • Chapter 6 covers impact evaluation and participant follow-up
  • Chapter 7 describes common challenges in implementing artivist projects

Each chapter ends with a Quick Reference Card — a summary card with key ideas that’s convenient to use when preparing sessions.

How to Use the Guide

You don’t need to read the guide from cover to cover. You can choose a chapter or specific activity depending on your needs. Each session includes a clear aim, learning outcomes, step-by-step instructions, and a list of required materials.

By completing each chapter, you can earn a digital Open Badge through the Cities of Learning platform, confirming your learning.

 

The Methodology Guide is available in Ukrainian, Georgian, and English. You can download it from our website in the “Library” section.

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