Barcelona hosts the first edition of BASS, an international artistic hub for young creators

From 29 June to 13 July, ESCAC is proud to be part of the launch of the Barcelona Arts Summer School (BASS), a unique initiative that will bring together more than 150 young artists from 28 countries for an immersive creative experience in Barcelona. Driven by the Barcelona City Council, with the support of the Generalitat and the Ministry of Culture, and jointly organised with ESCAC, ESMUC and Institut del Teatre, BASS is presented as an international platform that champions interdisciplinary artistic experimentation and collaboration between generations.

As a leading institution in audiovisual and film education, ESCAC brings its experience and educational excellence to BASS, helping students develop innovative artistic projects inspired by the city of Barcelona. Alongside other emblematic venues in the city, such as Disseny Hub Barcelona (which will serve as the creative hub) Fabra i Coats or La Model, our students and participants will have the opportunity to connect with leading professionals.

Renowned figures such as Juan Antonio Bayona, Paco Plaza, Sol Picó and Cabosanroque will accompany the young talents over these two weeks, sharing their experience in workshops, mentoring sessions and talks. At ESCAC, we reaffirm our commitment to a pedagogy that fosters creativity, technological innovation and learning through trial and error, placing the creative process at the heart of artistic transformation.

Christian Checa, the programme coordinator, emphasises: “BASS is a space where technology and human creativity converge, and ESCAC is proud to be part of this initiative, which encourages new generations to explore the limits of their artistic expression.”

The Barcelona Arts Summer School will also feature free activities open to the public, reinforcing its commitment to promoting culture and art from an open and participatory perspective.

At ESCAC, we invite the whole community to follow this initiative closely, as it puts Barcelona and our young creators on the international map of art and innovation.

We’re keeping it going!