about us
Founded in 2015 in London
Eurasian Creative Guild – a non-profit public organization founded in 2015 in London in order to unite and promote cultural and artistic figures of the Eurasian region in the English-speaking space. The main activity of ECG (London) has become the organization and holding of festivals in different countries of the world, literary and creative competitions, conferences and other events in which creative people have the opportunity to discuss new projects, present their work, as well as get acquainted with the work of colleagues and get the opportunity to reach the international level. At the moment, more than 3,000 creative figures from 73 countries of the world are members of the Guild.
The mission
We bring together creative people so that every English-speaking person in any corner of the world can learn about the culture of the Eurasian countries.
Vision
The guild is not just a community, it is a family where creative people support each other and help each other in the implementation of even the most ambitious projects.
Values
- Freedom of creativity
- The opportunity to travel
- Community Support
Greetings from the Chairman of the Guild
We are all one
Allow me to thank you with great gratitude for your trust. It is a great honour for me to be part of the wonderful movement of the Eurasian Creative Guild.
Thanks to the initiative of my brother Adam Siemienczyk, we created the idea of Poezja London in 2010. Since attending our first ECG meeting in London at the invitation of Marat Akhmedjanov, I have fallen in love with the energy and people of the ECG. It is with great enthusiasm and sincere interest that I look forward to the extraordinary cultural and artistic events that will take place in many Guild member countries in the coming year.
The openness of the Guild is fascinating – on the one hand the willingness to present the work of contemporary artists and on the other hand the care of traditions. The Guild provides a safe and friendly platform for cultural exchange in many artistic fields – literature, poetry, film, painting, photography, music, fashion and so on.
Why do we need the Guild? The Guild is a bridge between Europe and Asia, connecting cultures, nations and countries. Also, because every form of human creation broadens our minds and horizons, brings people closer together, develops our hunger for knowledge, is naturally free of judgement and teaches tolerance. The Guild is not a political or religious organisation, only an artistic one.
We live in a very interesting, open world. Today, like never before, thanks to the Internet, we have access to the world, opportunities to learn and become acquainted with new theories, fashions, trends, issues and methods. But nothing can replace face-to-face contact. And the emotion that comes from it is irreplaceable. That’s why the Guild organises festivals, concerts, readings, artist presentations, exhibitions, which enable cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. The Guild has received the support of many cultural institutions and embassies, which proves the high level of the artists and content presented, and it is still open to new members.
Poetry is particularly close to my heart. I write in my mother tongue, but thanks to translation we gain new audiences and learn. We experience a common emotion around the poem, the silence between the lines creates a festive atmosphere. Understanding. Human connection.
As an emigrant, a Pole living in London for 15 years, I understand the complexity of the situation and of finding oneself in a new country. My experience of living on islands leads me to positive reflection and gratitude for the opportunity to live and raise children here safely. As a foreigner, I understand the need to integrate into society, but I would also like to pay tribute to the English people for respecting the principles of equality and tolerance in everyday life. And let this spirit guide us in our activities this year – let us spread the idea of peace through artistic means.
The world is full of treasures, thanks to the Guild we discover new artistic worlds, reveal the secrets of culture, exchange, cooperate and work tirelessly to create a better world. Let’s teach our children respect, tolerance and openness to others. And let’s fuel the fire of curiosity to create and search for our own means of expression, new qualities are born at the intersection of cultures and traditions.
Gareth Stamp said in his welcome letter: “The collective mental health of the population needs artistic stimulation. And I maintain that it is through art that people heal their wounds and build a better future with a sense of understanding and security. Artists work wonders.
Long life, Guild!
“Art adds treasures to humanity”.
With respect and faith for a beautiful year.
The Charter of the Euraian Creative Guild
We create the best conditions for our members and the most comfortable conditions for unlocking the potential of each creative person. Please read the rules to seamlessly integrate into our international community.
Stay in touch
Our mailing address
SILK ROAD MEDIA/EURASIAN CREATIVE GUILD - Suite 125, 43 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9HA, UK
Give us a call
+44 7411 978955
Write to us
guild@ocamagazine.com
We constantly post the latest news and announcements in our channels and messenger groups. It is here that you can follow our work, announcements of events in all countries and upcoming projects. Subscribe to our official channels.
We also have WhatsApp groups by country, where only news related to a particular country is published. In order for the administrator to add you to the group, write on WhatsApp..
SENDING CERTIFICATES, DOCUMENTS, BOOKS AND OTHER PARCELS BY MAIL
Conditions for the organization of postal items of the Eurasian Creative Guild
1. ECG does NOT guarantee that the recipient will receive the mail and is NOT responsible for the operation of postal services. We cannot influence their work and we ask you to treat this with understanding!
2. To order a postal item, you need to fill out this form.
3. We ship mail as non-commercial cargo (NCV) at the Standard rate without automatic tracking and insurance. If the shipment is lost, we do NOT send a duplicate parcel! Be careful when choosing a tariff.
4. The tariff conditions are calculated based on the Royal Mail tariff schedule when shipping from the UK. They apply to all parcels and letters that were prepared in the UK, even if the shipment originates from another country (since we cannot bring a book from the UK to Kazakhstan, for example, for free either).
Terms
Territories (allocated according to the Royal Mail classification)
- Shipping by UK — includes only England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Shipping in Europe — Zone 1 and Zone 2 countries (marked with the abbreviation EU on the website at the link above).
Shipping worldwide — all other countries.
Tracking number is an international number that allows you to track the movement of a parcel.
Delivery notification – the recipient receives it if the parcel is sent with the recipient’s phone number.
Insurance in case of loss of a shipment is a guarantee that the parcel will be sent again if the addressee does not receive it.
Sending copies of certificates by e-mail is free of charge. You can request a blank form of your certificate without a signature and seal, print it yourself and bring it to a meeting with the vice chairman or executive director of the Guild to sign and seal it.
The transfer of a signed certificate through other Guild members or volunteer staff is £15 (we are not responsible for their ability to transfer certificates).
The “Standard” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- for UK — 10 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe — 19 GBP (British pounds)
- worldwide — 30 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: None
Delivery Notification: No
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- in the UK — 20 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe — 39 GBP (British pounds)
- in the world — 49 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- by UK — 39 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe — 59 GBP (British pounds)
- worldwide — 75 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: there is
Please note that the prices are for one magazine, the cost of the package depends on the number of magazines.
The “Standard” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- for UK — 10 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe/worldwide — 75 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: None
Delivery Notification: No
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- for UK — 20 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe/worldwide — 85 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- by UK — 29 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe/worldwide — 95 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: yes (except for archived issues)
Please note that the prices are for one book, the cost of the package depends on the number and weight of books.
The “Standard” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- for UK — 8 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe — 18 GBP (British pounds)
- worldwide — 28 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: None
Delivery Notification: No
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- for UK — 20 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe — 29 GBP (British pounds)
- worldwide — 49 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
Insurance in case of loss of the shipment: no, the book is redeemed again
SENDING STATUETTES AND BRANDED PRODUCTS (INCLUDING BADGES, CLOTHES AND SOUVENIRS)
The minimum price is indicated, for fragile or oversized parcels, the price may vary.
We can bring your order (weight less than 1 kg) to the city where we have meetings. The cost of personal delivery is £ 75. You can also specify the terms of delivery for receiving at our festivals.
The “Standard” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- by UK — from 30 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe/worldwide — from 75 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: None
Delivery Notification: No
The “Special” tariff (simple shipping)
Cost:
- by UK — from 50 GBP (British pounds)
- in Europe/worldwide — from 95 GBP (British pounds)
Tracking Number: yes
Delivery notification: yes
ECG (LONDON) AWARDS
ECG MEMORIAL MEDAL NAMED AFTER JONATHAN FRYER
From 2024, the ECG (London) has established a special commemorative medal in honour of Jonathan Fryer, a distinguished member of the Guild who died of cancer.
The Jonathan Fryer Medal is a unique honour dedicated to the memory of a distinguished writer, journalist and public figure whose life was filled with service to the ideals of humanism, justice and enlightenment.The medal symbolises recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of promotion and popularisation of culture and art in Eurasia.
It is awarded to those who, through their work and talent, inspire others, build bridges between people and cultures, and strengthen the values of humanism and free thought. The main reasons for awarding the medal are patronage (support of talented creative individuals), active public activity (speaking at forums, conferences and festivals), academic activity and reviewing. The medal is only awarded to current members and partners of ECG (London).
The medal’s graceful design combines classic elegance with a modern vision. It features a portrait of Jonathan Fryer on the front, surrounded by the award inscription ‘For the high standards in promotion of Eurasian culture and building the landbridge with Eurasia since 2015’ and the ECG (London) logo. Each medal becomes not only an award but also a reminder of the power of words, ideas and the pursuit of peace.
This award continues Fryer’s legacy of inspiring new generations to do great things.
ABOUT JONATHAN FRYER
Jonathan Harold Fryer (5 June 1950 – 16 April 2021) was a British writer, broadcaster, lecturer and Liberal Democrat politician. His biographies of Oscar Wilde and Christopher Isherwood were the best-known of his fifteen books.
He travelled overland to Vietnam, where he reported on the war for the Manchester Evening News and the Geographical Magazine. His overland journey back to England in September 1969 gave him his first introduction to the Middle East, which remained an abiding interest.
Fryer had won an Open Exhibition award to St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he started to read Geography, before switching to Oriental Studies (Chinese with Japanese). He returned to the Far East for a year in 1971–1972, studying part-time at the University of Hong Kong and in Tokyo. As a mature student, he has been working on an MSc in Development and Environmental Education.
Fryer joined Reuters news agency as a graduate trainee after university, serving for just over a year in London and Brussels. On receiving his first book contract (for The Great Wall of China) he went freelance, but kept Brussels as his base for seven years, travelling widely in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He returned to England in 1981, settling in London, largely to develop his political interests. As a freelance writer on international affairs, he worked mainly for the BBC (Radio 4 and World Service), but also contributed to The Guardian, The Independent, The Economist, The Spectator, The Oldie, The Tablet, Society Today and The Liberal, among others.
For a decade, he regularly appeared on the Today Programme’s ‘Thought for the Day’, as a Quaker (having joined the Religious Society of Friends after his experiences in Vietnam), but in later years became better known for his despatches in From Our Own Correspondent. He travelled to 160 countries, reporting, researching or making radio documentaries.
From 1993, Fryer taught Humanities part-time at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and later began teaching at City University (Writing Non-Fiction).[4] He lectured frequently on cruise ships, notably around the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, as well as to groups and associations in the UK. Through the British Council and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, he gave seminars on democracy-building and the media in locations such as Egypt, Ethiopia and Uruguay. He was a Consultant with Public Affairs International (London).