Description
The project is needed because of the poor condition of the property and the need to prevent further deterioration of the building of Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Cracow as well as lack of suitable spaces for: rehearsals, the exposure of valuable collections on the history of the theater, the organization of learning activities, storage of theatrical costumes and props. The Project scope contains renovation and reconstruction of the monument-Warehouse Storage of Słowacki Theatre as well as the adaptation of rooms for social, cultural, educational and economic purposes. Activities aimed at: children, young people, students, adults, seniors (60+) and Internet users. Project’s Overall Objectives: reactivation of tradition and history of Słowacki Theatre aiming to increase the share of participation in culture by creating a unique of cultural, educational and artistic offer, which will help to improve knowledge dissemination workshop and reach the audiences connected to the cultural heritage of Polish theater.
Summary of project results
The main goal of the project "Revitalization - repair and reconstruction of objects Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Cracow with the expansion part of the attic, building ventilation, development of internal installations: water and sewage, central heating and electrical installations" was the renovation and reconstruction of the attic Warehouse of Slowacki Theatre located Radziwiłłowska Street 3, in the center of Cracow (Malopolska Region, Poland) as well as the adaptation of the space for cultural, educational and functional purposes. The planned project’s results have been achieved. One building of the cultural heritage (closed since 2010) has been deeply reconditioned and prevented the further deterioration (new usable floor space: 1206m2). Due to the project, there has been a permanent exhibition (in form of traditional and multimedia) of the most valuable collection of theatrical craft of the oldest theatre in Poland created. Moreover the special website has been set up to present 300 digitalized items of valuable theatrical costumes and weapon. Also the working conditions for the Theatre’s employees have been improved (the new place specially dedicated for the rehearsals and tailor’s workspaces have been provided). There is also new space for the huge, valuable storage of the theatrical costumes and weapon, which is available for the cultural institutions, art schools etc. Considering the fact that the building had been closed since 2010 to 2014, realizing the project was the only way to save the attic substance and make that space useful again. Since opening the renovated building in June,2016, there have been many event organized. The target group are parents with children, teenagers, students, adults, elderly and also disabled users. In term of September, 2016 to June, 2017, there have been over 2400 visitors of the permanent and temporary exhibitions and workshops participants.
Summary of bilateral results