Our Vision

Avantgarde was created to solve a structural gap in Europe’s creative sector.

Creativity is everywhere, but visibility, access, and connection are fragmented.
Talents remain hard to find, opportunities are scattered, and small initiatives often work in isolation.

Avantgarde provides a shared platform that makes creative talent visible, connects opportunities, and gives institutions structured access without replacing existing players.

Our Mission

Avantgarde’s mission is to strengthen Europe’s creative ecosystem by providing digital infrastructure for visibility, access, and cross-sector connection.

What We Do

Avantgarde operates a digital platform that includes:

  • A curated Talent Directory
  • A public and member-based Creative Calendar
  • An Opportunities Board for calls and grants
  • An ecosystem map of initiatives and collectives
  • Media formats that support visibility (podcast)

The Team

Lea Hermesdorf

Founder, Manager

Lauren de Souza

Membership Director

Mari- Liis Hallik

Brand & Digital Experience Manager

Adriana Bencomo

Social Media & Content Manager

Irene Oralde

Financial Consultant

Christina Pulverich

Project & Events Consultant

Our Ambassadors

TAW

Visual Arts

Joseph Moog

Classical Music

Mélanie Marques

Performing Arts- Dancing

Laura Caramanico

Performing Arts- Acting