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Description
The project has an interdisciplinary character and consists of an exhibition and a series of follow-up workshops and lectures (Prague, Oslo). The project will take place in the Czech Republic and Norway.
An essential part of the exhibition is the influence of Czech and Norwegian animated production on each other. The world of creation and fantasy is the main motto. The ICANA project represents a bilateral co-production program between Art Movement and Culture Break Borders. Cooperation with Culture Break Borders (CBB) adds value to the exhibition by an extensive presentation of Czech animated works to Norwegian artists and the Norwegian audience and its reflection among local artists and the audience.
Although Czech animation is referred to as one of the national showcases, few people actually know what animation is and how it works. We aim to arouse interest in animation as such - not only in artworks and films but also in the process of their creation. We will show animation as the magic of reviving the inanimate, a wonderful illusion created by combining many static images alternating in succession with cosmic speed into a single living whole, which the viewer perceives as a story. It combines pure imagination with technology and craftsmanship. Even an ordinary pencil and paper, or even a mere pile of sand, can be a tool for the creators of new universes.
The project is designed primarily for students, families with children, but also for people with a deeper interest in animation. We make no differences in our audience (race, religion, gender, etc.). Everyone has access without distinction, but we want to offer the disadvantaged group, minorities, whether mentally, disabled or members of other ethnic groups (including Roma), the opportunity to actively participate and not have to pay entrance fees. We will address the offer to special-needs schools and non-profit organizations that deal with those groups of citizens.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to arise interest in animation as such - not only in the artworks, films, but also in the process of their creation. The project informed the audience about the history and present of animation. For the youth, the project showed the future in their potential professional work in animation. This part of the project was fulfilled - realization, education.
The activities of the project through its programme dealt with cultural entrepreneurship, cultural heritage and cooperation in the field of culture, popularisation and making culture accessible to the young generation. The project intention was to create and implement a unique exhibition and follow-up workshops on the topic of contemp animation in collaboration with artists and audience. All the activities have led to the creation of a touring program that can be expanded and improved.
Number of people who visited the supported contemporary art events - 6,380 (6,300 - Ostrava, 80 - Oslo; total of 2 exhibitions (Ostrava and Oslo) and 12 workshops (14 events).
Number of private patrons supporting contemporary art - 1.
Number of audience development strategies - 1.
Number of cultural actors trained in cultural entrepreneurship - 35.
Number of cultural actors trained in artistic and technical skills - 11.
Awareness of animation production, technical aspects and possibilities of application increased.
Summary of bilateral results
Unfortunately the bilateral cooperation with the partner did not go as planned and the partnership had to be teminated.