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Description
The aim of the project is to strengthen social and economic development through cultural cooperation, cultural entrepreneurship and cultural heritage management. Through intersectoral cooperation, to enable the marginalized part of the society and the wider society, regardless of experience, social status or place of residence, to get to know the color of their cultural wooden heritage and its aesthetic principles, providing the opportunity to learn from professionals. The priority of the project is to strengthen the development of high artistic events through cooperation in the field of culture, using innovative technologies and good practices. Cultural events will aim to involve socially vulnerable groups and socially excluded communities, with a particular focus on children and young people. The main ideas of the project are to create a mobile service and make it available to the general public through cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation. This service will be available to a large part of the public, as the service will be brought to their territory. Also to give young people the opportunity to get in touch with experts in their field through artistic activities - polychrome painting workshops and training camps. To mobilize the public and share good practices during the information opening and closing events, to attract as many local people as possible to take an interest in their cultural heritage and to deepen the common cultural solution. And crowning all the project activities, finally carry out a study that will show the importance of cultural development in remote areas, socially vulnerable groups, among young people.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to strengthen mobile cultural services of high artistic value through cultural cooperation, using innovative technologies and best practices. The mobile cultural events aimed to involve socially vulnerable groups and socially excluded communities, with a particular focus on children and young people.During the project''s implementation, an interactive educational experience called "Traveling Aristavėlė Manor" was planned. The goal was to develop a product that would be easily transportable across Lithuania, accessible to all residents regardless of their financial or travel limitations, and understandable to people of all ages and backgrounds.
During the project implementation:
An interactive service, "Travelling Aristavėlės Manor," was created and presented in various Lithuanian regions and two Lithuanian communities in Norway. The events of the Travelling Aristavėlė Manor included cultural workshops, educational excursions for children, and cultural programs for adults.
Two workshops-camps for children and young people were held, featuring practical art classes, theoretical lectures, actor improvisations to help participants relax and engage with the event, and a quiz on art and culture.
The creation of the Travelling Cultural Passport for Aristavėlė Manor.
To ensure the proper restoration and preservation of the polychrome paintings of Aristavėlė Manor, a polychrome painting workshop was organized, aiming to protect this valuable artwork for future generations while making it more mobile.
Training sessions were conducted on topics such as fostering dialogue between cultural institutions, municipalities, local communities, and regions, promoting tourism and cultural management, and preserving cultural heritage for community use.
A total of 3,942 people took part in the project''s events, with over 77% reporting increased access to cultural activities. The project implemented 22 activities in total. 1,896 children and young people participated in events and activities at the regional or local level. Additionally, the project actively collaborated with local stakeholders, including municipalities, communities, and cultural institutions.
Summary of bilateral results
Three collaborative cultural activities were carried out with partners from Norway. The Norwegian partner delivered a lecture and participated in discussions during the polychrome workshop event, sharing their expertise. In Norway, two Lithuanian communities organized educational activities for both children and adults, with involvement from the Norwegian partners. Additionally, a representative from the Norwegian partner gave lectures at the closing event.