<div>The "<strong>Living Museum Linz</strong>" (LML) is an innovative cultural space located in TABAKFABRIK Linz, Austria, and part of the international Living Museum Society, a global initiative <strong>promoting mental health through art </strong>and<strong> creativity</strong>. Founded as an association, the LML is an open, inclusive atelier, art space, and contemporary museum that fosters<strong> artistic self-expression</strong>, <strong>participation</strong>, and <strong>emotional healing</strong>.
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<div>Primarily dedicated to people with mental health challenges, the Living Museum <strong>treats participants as artists</strong>, offering them <strong>freedom</strong>, <strong>dignity</strong>, and a <strong>supportive community</strong> where diagnoses and labels are left at the door. At the same time, it <strong>welcomes everyone</strong> -<strong> from beginners to professional artists </strong>- encouraging exchange, creativity, and social connection.
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<div>Founded by an art therapist and artist together with a former NGO worker in international disaster relief, the project provides professional<strong> guidance</strong> in<strong> art, psychology</strong>, and<strong> education</strong>. It addresses a clear gap in the Linz region, where opportunities for creative expression for people with mental health challenges remain limited and undervalued.
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<div>Since its official launch in September 2025, around ten artists—including people with disabilities and political refugees—regularly attend. The project is<strong> entirely self-financed </strong>and <strong>volunteer-run </strong>at the present moment. While a private donor currently covers rent until summer 2026, <strong>long-term funding remains uncertain</strong>.
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<div>Financial support will help <strong>secure rent, materials, workshops</strong>, and sustainable development. Every contribution strengthens an <strong>inclusive space </strong>where <strong>art becomes a path</strong> to<strong> well-being, empowerment</strong>, and<strong> community</strong>.    
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<div><a href="https://living-museum.at/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LIVING MUSEUM LINZ- Website</a> 
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