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Description
The project aims to target group novice artists, professionals and cultural entrepreneurs and participants to contemporary art events, recognizing as needs the access to updated tools and knowledge, promoting novice artists in cultural events aimed at professional development, but also offering mentoring, courses and consultancy for the development of cultural entrepreneurship initiatives. The overall objective is to sustainably strengthen economic development by supporting artists, professionals and entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative fields in acquiring entrepreneurial knowledge and carrying out business plans. It aims to ensure a transfer of knowledge at European level and at the local level through exchange of experience, mobility program and initiatives of contemporary art seasons such as concert and exhibition through bilateral cooperation with Nedland Kultur in Norway. Specific Objective 1 Improving the competencies of 30 professionals in the creative / cultural fields, organizing an exchange of experience for the promoter, a mobility program for 30 novice artists and a creative camp in a timeframe of 8 months Specific Objective 2 Increasing access to culture through 6 contemporary art initiatives for 900 participants, a mentoring program for 30 novice artists, a campaign, 8 video tutorials, a debate and a good practice guide in a timeframe of 12 months Specific Objective 3 Strengthening economic development by carrying out an entrepreneurial acceleration program through workshops and consulting on the development of business plans for 120 beneficiaries from creative / cultural sectors in a timeframe of 12 months.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address gaps in professional development and access to culture, particularly for young and novice artists in the cultural and creative sectors. It sought to increase opportunities for networking, mentorship, and skill-building in the artistic community, while also fostering entrepreneurial capabilities within the cultural and creative industries.
The project organized an exchange of experience for the promoter and a mobility program for 30 young artists, facilitating exposure to new artistic practices and perspectives. It also held a creative camp to further enhance the artists'' skills. To increase access to culture, the project implemented 6 contemporary art initiatives, reaching 979 participants, and developed a mentoring program for 30 novice artists. A campaign was launched, accompanied by 8 video tutorials and a debate, which were designed to educate and engage the public. Additionally, the project created a good practice guide to support the growth of cultural initiatives. It also introduced an entrepreneurial acceleration program, providing workshops and feedback to help 120 beneficiaries from the cultural and creative sectors develop business plans.
The project successfully improved the competencies of 30 professionals in the cultural and creative fields, providing them with new skills and insights through the various exchange programs and creative camp. It directly benefited 979 participants through the 6 contemporary art initiatives and supported 30 novice artists through the mentoring program, helping them develop their careers. The entrepreneurial acceleration program positively impacted 120 beneficiaries by providing them with tools and feedback for developing business plans, boosting their entrepreneurial potential in the cultural and creative sectors. Overall, the project enhanced access to culture and facilitated professional growth for artists while fostering entrepreneurial thinking in the sector.
Summary of bilateral results
Nedland Kultur was involved in organizing an exchange of experience for the promoter representatives for 7 days in Kristiansand, a mobility program for 30 young artists involving visual arts and music. The partner attended the exhibition organized in Bucharest and contributed with a presentation.