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Includes performing and visual arts, film, music, museums, theater, folklore.
General
Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Estonia (http://www.cca.ee/en/)
Blog. CCA is an independent NGO that aims to promote Estonian art, to foster contacts between Estonian artists and the international art community, and to host an annual conference/exhibition that brings the international art community to Estonia. In Estonian and English.
Estonian Folklore (http://en.folklore.ee)
Haldjas (fairy, guardian spirit), the server of Estonian folklorists, was set up in 1995 by the folk belief research group of the Institute of the Estonian Language with support from the Open Estonia Foundation and the Estonian Cultural Endowment. The server hosts Web pages of people and institutions collecting and researching oral and written (as opposed to material) folk heritage. Links to news, publications, institutions, databases, and more. In Estonian, some English and German.
Estonian Folklore Archives (http://www.folklore.ee/era/eng/avai.htm)
Eesti Rahvaluule Arhiiv (ERA) is the Estonia's central folklore archive. ERA carries out research projects on folklore both independently and in cooperation with other scientific institutions. Also covers the folklore of other peoples, mainly the Finno-Ugrians and other peoples living in Estonia or its vicinity. Includes collections of manuscripts, photographs, and sound and video recordings. Links to publications and much more. In Estonian, some English.
Estonian History Museum (http://www.eam.ee)
Eesti Ajaloomuuseum. Information on the museum, its collections, exhibitions, and more. In Estonian and English.
Estonian Institute (http://www.einst.ee)
Founded in 1989 and supported by the Ministry of Culture. Institute activities include spreading information about Estonian society, culture, and education at home and abroad; supporting the teaching of Estonian language and culture-related subjects in universities abroad, and promoting Estonian film, literature, and art. Links to more information about the institute and its activities, as well as publications and related sites.
Estonian Literary Museum (http://www.kirmus.ee)
General information about the museum as well as links and events. In Estonian, some English.
Estonian National Museum (http://www.erm.ee/?lang=ENG)
Founded in Tartu in 1909 and dedicated to the memory of Jakob Hurt, one of the greatest collectors of folklore, to preserve his heritage. Includes links to information about the museum, exhibitions and events, research, collections, and activities. Searchable. In English, Estonian, Finnish, and Russian.
Ministry of Culture (http://www.kul.ee/index.php?lang=en)
Includes news and information on the ministry, literature and publishing, theater, fine arts, cinema, cultural heritage, and legislation. Searchable. In Estonian and Russian, some English.
Fine Arts
Art Museum of Estonia (http://www.ekm.ee)
Eesti Kunstimuuseum. Information about the museum and its collections as well as news and events. Searchable. In Estonian, some Russian and English.
Estonian Academy of Arts (http://www.artun.ee/?lang=en)
Eesti Kunstiakadeemia. Information about the academy, its history, projects, news, library, and more. In English and Estonian.
Estonica (http://www.estonica.org/eng/teema.html?kateg=41)
Bilingual Web publication, an encyclopedia of Estonia, compiled by the Estonian Institute. Provides an overview of Estonian society, culture, history, nature, education, science, state administration, and economy. Searchable. In Estonian and English.
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