Project Title: ÚR {‘Úr', sanskrit root (an indo european word, suffix, prefix, noun, verb or adverb, appearing in modern european and many indo-european languages:In Gaelic ‘Úr'can mean new or fresh, whereas in German it means old or original. In this context ‘Úr' refers to the ancient Persian city as well the modern Gaelic meaning}EU Participating Countries:IRELAND, GREECE, PORTUGALÚR is a trans-European art and culture exchange.ÚR visualises a practical basis for a trans-european artistic and cultural cooperation project which considers the central role of language as a catalyst for cultural understanding and exchange. ÚR interprets contemporary Art as a means to activating European identity in a global context.The Project is realised through a residential artists exchange programme, a trans-national Forum, an International summer school, developmental workshops, exhibitions, performances and screeningsThe State Museum of Contemporary Art Thessalonika combines with Cló to support the professional development of ÚR through sponsoring the curatorial structure for the exhibitions, performances and artistic presentations of the project in all of the participating countries.The coordinator Cló (Ireland) combines with the Junta de Freguesia, Benfieta (Portugal) to provide the support structure for the production of art works in distinctly rural and environmentally unique landscapes in Portugal and Ireland.ÚR provides for:1. Thematic research and exchange between artists and cultural workers through an International Forum and Summer School.2.The Practical development of art works through an International artist-in-residence Program involving the mobility of all participants. 3.The dissemination of artworks through exhibition, documentation, audience participation and promotion (see communication plan) and the circulation of artworks.