About the Project
Since 2019, the Dreamsharing Festival has been a platform for collective learning, cultural exchange, and democratic dialogue. Hosted in collaboration by Growunited e.V. and the Philipp-Kraft Foundation, the festival is held annually at the Youth Park of Cultures in Eltville.
Bringing together youth, civil society, educators, artists, and local communities, Dreamsharing creates space for critical reflection, creative expression, and local action — inspired by the belief that everyone can help shape a better future.
Come to the next festival!
Join us in shaping a better future — together. Each year, the Dreamsharing Festival brings people of all ages and backgrounds together for a day of workshops, performances, and public engagement in the heart of the Rheingau region.
Why It Matters
In a time of democratic challenges, social exclusion, and digital disconnection, Dreamsharing:
- Amplifies youth voices and leadership
- Fosters dialogue between generations and cultures
- Connects creative expression with civic engagement
- Highlights issues like mental health, social justice, and digital responsibility
- Builds local networks of trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility
Key Concepts
- Artivism: Art as a form of activism, from poetry and painting to music and performance
- Participation: Workshops and forums designed to make youth part of real decision-making
- Inclusion: Focus on diverse voices, especially underrepresented youth
- Community: Local collaboration with schools, youth councils, artists, and social initiatives
Festival Themes by Year
Impact & Outputs
- 2,000+ festival participants since 2019
- 7 editions of the festival held in Eltville’s Youth Park
- 100+ artists, educators, and facilitators engaged
- Strong collaboration with youth boards, schools, and civil society organizations
- Broad visibility for topics such as mental health, democracy, climate justice, and migration
- Local policy impact through youth-led proposals and cooperation agreements
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