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Description
The project addresses the cultural development of the region and seeks to revive the cultural monument of the granary in Lemberk.
The granary was not used for a long time and the city did not have enough funds to repair it. We, therefore, decided to buy the granary and give it a new life. The granary is located near the Lemberk chateau, which is a popular and often visited monument. In our project, we want to establish cooperation with the National Monuments Institute, which manages this castle and thus makes Lemberk a cultural center for the entire area of the Lusatian Mountains. The granary building will serve as a hub for cultural and community activities in the Lembersko protected zone. The granary will serve as a place for an exhibition of mapped regional art and a permanent exhibition of local artists. There will also be educational and awareness-raising workshops on topics that deepen knowledge and relationship to the place and region. In which local government institutions or homes for the elderly or homes for children will be involved.
In the area of the granary and adjacent gardens, we will also create a 5 km long trail, on which visitors will get acquainted with local art. Along the entire route of the trail, information boards will be created with descriptions and photographs of Baroque sculptures located in the vicinity of Lemberk, the fountain of Zdislava springs, sculptures from the Lemberk Foundation and many others. Information boards on local monuments will be supplemented and changed during the project implementation. The nature trail will lead through the landscape of the Lemebrsko Protected Landscape Area and make their walk more attractive to visitors. The mapping of local monuments will result in a permanent exhibition in the granary, which will be open to the public from June to October.
Summary of project results
With the effort of the Project Promoter and the community support, the once-neglected granary is now a lively hub for cultural and community activities. This project has made Lembersko region more attractive and boosted the region''s cultural identity. Over the past two years the Project Promoter has made the granary a standout landmark for cultural events in the area. The implementation of the Granary Lemberk project showed that the combination of commercial and cultural-educational activities is key to long-term sustainability.
The project began by mapping cultural landmarks and creating the "Lemberk Step by Step" exhibition, which featured 50 panels with photos, sketches, poems, and guided tours. In its second year, five seminars covered topics such as Lembersko''s Landscape Conservation Zone, Art in Public Spaces, Rural Architecture, Traditional Materials, and Cultural Patronage. Exhibitions included "Jiří Beránek in the Twilight of Memory," "Schön Hier," and "Glass from the Kuzebauch Gallery."
Partnership with the Kistefos Museum provided crucial insights for a strategic anthology. Construction of social facilities improved comfort and expanded event offerings, revitalizing the granary as a cultural hub, rejuvenating Lembersko, and strengthening the community, contributing significantly to the region''s prosperity.
There were 5 seminars connecting entrepreneurs, local government, action groups, and artists, educating at least 12 individuals from these groups among the main outcomes. The total number of participants reached 222 (including 25 speakers). Additionally, the Project Promoter established a permanent glass exhibition and an educational trail from the exhibition, attracting 1502 visitors. The project improved access to information about regional cultural heritage and boosted the local economy through increased
tourism.
Summary of bilateral results
The cooperation with the Norwegian partner, Kistefos Museum, was key to the success of the revitalization project granaries. A visit to the granary team in Norway and a subsequent visit to the Norwegian partner on behalf of Kate Smith, Kristin Gamme Helgaker and Marie Sandvik in the Czech Republic enabled the exchange of experience and acquisition know-how in the areas of cultural heritage protection, inspiration from the sculpture park, marketing and communications. The Art in Landscape and Public Space seminar and subsequent discussions provided a deeper insight into the effective management of cultural projects and enabled the sharing of innovative approaches to conservation cultural heritage. The result of the cooperation was the publication of the strategic collection Material Times, which outlined a vision for the granary''s future operation. The partnership strengthened international cooperation, increased attractiveness of the project and supported the development of the local economy and cultural awareness. Shared experiences and innovative approaches will help the Project Promoter to better integrate art into the landscape, thereby enriching the cultural offer and we will increase the interest of visitors.