Kulturni dom Nova Gorica (Nova Gorica Cultural Centre) and iManaLAB Institute present

SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL for Children and Youth

Nova Gorica City Gallery, 18–21 August 2026

Mentors: Maša Lancner, Marjan Krebelj, Davide Degano

Workshop schedule: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Closing event: Friday, 21 August 2026, with the opening of an exhibition at the Nova Gorica City Gallery

Age group: 8–15 years

Maximum number of participants: 18

Participation fee: 20 EUR

Registration opens: 15 June 2026

Registration deadline: 3 August 2026

Applications: infoimanalab@gmail.com

The number of participants is limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to the submission date of the online registration form. In the event of withdrawal from the summer school, the registration fee is non-refundable. If the summer school is cancelled due to force majeure, the organiser will refund the participation fee minus administrative costs (agency and banking fees). Registration is valid only upon full payment of the participation fee.

LumiGO is a summer photography school for children and young people that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and responsible use of digital media through mentorship and a guided creative process. The programme combines practical photography work with the fundamentals of visual storytelling while fostering reflection on digital identity, social media, and the impact of images on the way we perceive the world.

The four-day summer school will conclude with a public presentation and exhibition of the participants’ work at the Nova Gorica City Gallery.

The programme will be led by experienced photographers and educators Marjan Krebelj, Maša Lancner, and Davide Degano from Italy.

The summer school is organised by the Nova Gorica City Gallery and the iManaLAB Institute.

MENTORS

Davide Degano (Italy)

Davide Degano is a visual artist and photographer whose work explores themes of memory, identity, borders, and collective imagination. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague and a Master’s degree in Photography from KASK in Ghent. His work has been presented at numerous international festivals and exhibitions. Alongside his artistic practice, he regularly leads workshops, lectures, and mentoring programmes for emerging photographers. He participates in the LumiGO project as a mentor.

Marjan Krebelj

Marjan Krebelj is a photographer, video creator, and educator with extensive experience in visual arts, photography, and youth education. He works in photography and video production and leads photography clubs, workshops, and creative camps for children and young people.

Maša Lancner

Maša Lancner is a cultural producer, photographer, and founder of the iManaLAB Institute. She works in the organisation of cultural and educational programmes, international collaborations, and projects for children and youth. As the manager of the IMAF and LumiGO projects, she is responsible for programme development, organisation, and mentoring support for participants.