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  • Programme Book of the Cultural Programme (2024, Bilingual) (Bad Ischl 2024)
Frameworks & research · 2024
GREEN The cultural landscape is an attraction, but the effects of tourism can still be felt today and the advancing cli- mate change poses a hard challenge to the alleged ab- undance of forests and water in the Salzkammergut re- gion.
  • Jonava 2022 — Pre-selectionBid books · Jonava · 2022To what extent do you plan to develop links between your cultural programme and the cultural programme of other cities holding the European Capital of Culture title?
  • Leeuwarden 2018 — European Commission evaluationEvaluations · 2018Programme: relevant artistic projects should, from the start, be seen as having the potential of being sustainable infrastructure projects that can make a valuable contribution to the whole region and be funded accordingly.
  • Valletta 2018 — Final ReportEvaluations · Valletta · 2018…the early stages to delivery, the Foundation made a clear distinction between large events led by the Artistic Director and the rest of the programme managed by the programming team.
  • EC Ex-Post Evaluation — Tallinn, TurkuEvaluations · Tallinn & Turku · 2011The cultural programme was complemented by an additional group of projects entitled "2011 personally".49 However, the themes that were identified during the planning phase were not later used for communication of the culture programme to…
  • Linz 2009 — Evaluation ReportEvaluations · Linz · 2009Cultural, artistic and social projects – to promote the cultural and civic activities of residents in the culture of today‘s contemporary European society in order to create conditions for all to become authors and participants in the…
  • EC Ex-Post Evaluation — Guimarães, MariborEvaluations · Guimarães & Maribor · 2012…at all 3 5 Don't know 8 Total respondents: 30 0% 20% 40% 60% Source: Ecorys survey 80% % 7 % 33 % 23 % 10 % 27 % 3.5 Effectiveness 3.5.1 Cultural and artistic content The focus of the cultural programme was on artistic creation in…
  • capitals-culture-2007-08-evaluation enEvaluationsObjectives pursued during the title year (2007) "External objectives" Present to Europe our city's cultural identity and diversity and promote the understanding and co- operation of our communities on a European scale Developing…
  • Dubrovnik 2020 — Final selectionBid books · Dubrovnik · 2020How will the events and activities that will constitute the cultural programme for the year be chosen? The cultural programme included in this bid book is being developed from the proposed concept and artistic vision.
  • Pula 2020 — Pre-selectionBid books · Pula · 2020Cultural Manager is responsible for capacity building with exchange and residency programmes for both artists and cultural workers. She/he works closely on the development and implementation of cultural projects with the Artistic…
  • Larissa 2021 — Pre-selectionBid books · Larissa · 2021How will the cultural programme combine local cultural heritage and traditional art forms with new, innovative and experimental cultural expressions?
  • DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL renewing a Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2034 to 2047 and repealing Decision No 445/2014/EUPublished by cities · Cluj-Napoca · 2026The criteria for the assessment of application are as follows: (a) long-term strategy and legacy; (b) cultural and artistic content; (c) outreach, communication and citizens’ participation; (d) management and capacity to deliver.
  • San Sebastián 2016 — Evaluation ReportEvaluations · San Sebastián · 2016Each bridge featured a cultural performance, with a range of disciplines represented. The events were organised by hundreds of performers and artists and witnessed by tens of thousands of people.
  • Corfu 2021 — Pre-selectionBid books · Corfu · 2021…Gerald Durrell, literary events for writers to play with the work of Edward Lear, and a site specific event based on the work of Cervantes 44 cultural and artistic content | CORFU2021 artistic commissioning processes will need to involve…
  • EC Ex-Post Evaluation — 2015 (Mons & Plzeň)Evaluations · Mons & Plzeň · 2015The programme of festivals, installations and events in public spaces featured three key elements: i) large, open-air events, including the opening ceremony (which took place at 22 different sites across the city) and the closing ceremony…
  • EC Ex-Post Evaluation — 2016 (San Sebastián & Wrocław)Evaluations · San Sebastián & Wrocław · 2016Each bridge featured a cultural performance, with a range of disciplines represented. The events were organised by hundreds of performers and artists and witnessed by tens of thousands of people.
  • Córdoba 2016 — Pre-selectionBid books · Córdoba · 2016II Structure of the programme for the event 1 What structure does the city intend to give to the year’s programme if it is designated “European capital of culture” How long does the programme last?
  • Córdoba 2016 — Final selectionBid books · Córdoba · 2016All the papers presented will focus on the past, present and future of Córdoba as a centuries-old model of reli- gious and cultural coexistence. The Teatro Cómico Prin- cipal will be the setting for this event, which will include two…
  • Piran 2025 — Final selectionBid books · Piran · 2025…bridging local, regional and international perspectives regarding sustainable development and identifying opportunities for new cultural policy and investment frameworks that create a lasting legacy in the city.
  • Rijeka 2020 — Evaluation ReportEvaluations · Rijeka · 2020For the implementation of the Rijeka 2020 - European Capital of Culture project, it was crucially important to develop capacities within the cultural sector in order to enable the implementation of a rather comprehensive project, but also…
  • Maribor 2012 — Final ReportEvaluations · Maribor · 2012
  • European Cities of Culture. Oct 1994Frameworks & research · Cross-city (Network of Cultural Cities of Europe) · 1994The literature programme included international literary meetings on the theme of nationalism and internationalism (with east/wost participationl and a symposium on body language and the process of translation which included a scene from…
  • Grant Programmes in the Field of Culture (2026)Published by cities · Brno · 20261 a) Grant titles The following grant programmes are announced for the cultural sector: 1. Grant programme for the provision of grants in the field of audiovisual Grants are provided in particular to support film shows, competitions…
  • Bielsko-Biała 2029Bid books · Bielsko-Biała · 2029I I T R A D N A L A R U T L U C — 3 5 T N E T N O C C T S I I T R A D N A L A R U T L U C — 4 5 INVOLVEMENT OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS From the very beginning, the appointed ECoC de- livery team has prioritised the…
  • Myerscough report — Athens 1985Evaluations · Athens · 1985…included improvements to 12 municipal cultural centres, undenaken after a full technical and financial audit of the venues in the Athens region. Four existing theatres received improvements, and new facilities were erectgd at Petra in a…
  • Nova Gorica 2025Bid books · Nova Gorica · 2025Kobarid HOP-ON, HOP-OFF CULTURE: A marathon of cultural events with local artists and NGOs on sites, spread across the municipality and connected with a hop-on, hop-off bus.
  • Pula 2020 — Final selectionBid books · Pula · 2020How has the city involved, or how does it plan to involve, local artists and cultural organisations in the conception and implementation of the cultural programme?
  • Caceres2031_CulturaViva_EN.pdfSent in by membersMeeting Between Cáceres 2031 and Cultura Viva Cultural Managers Activity Type Institutional working meeting. Date 18 June 2026. Participating Organisations - Cáceres European Capital of Culture 2031 Consortium.
  • Shumen 2019 — Pre-selectionBid books · Shumen · 2019The “Sea of Talents” mobile programme will also provide opportunity to artists from the country and Europe demonstrate their unconventional artistic performances in the region of Shumen, i.e.
  • Financial Support for Brno’s Independent Cultural Scene

    Brno

    2026 · Context

    Financial Support for Brno’s Independent Cultural ScenePublished by cities · Brno · 2026Application numbers also spike whenever a special grant programme is launched – for example in 2018, when the RE:PUBLIKA programme tied to the anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia was announced.
  • Liepāja 2027 — Final selectionBid books · Liepāja · 2027…is a UNESCO partner and was accredited to provide advisory services to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • Novi Sad 2022 — Evaluation ReportEvaluations · Novi Sad · 2022Increased number of cultural contents, public debates, conferences, and seminars that reflect problems in local communities. Increased two-way exchange and visits of local and international artists.
  • Lund 2014 — Final selectionBid books · Lund · 2014…connection with ‘cultural cake’ being offered to Lund schools. The framework project has been developed within the structure of Lund’s Cultural Policy strategy, and will be implemented by the Kultur- och fritidsförvaltningen (the Culture…
  • OK Analyza brnenske kulturni sceny ENG 2025_WEBPublished by cities · BrnoThey can easily find buildings with a cultural and creative programme in a specific location on the map, and the contacts listed mean they can then contact specific selected entities about the rental conditions.
  • Essen / Ruhr 2010Bid books · Essen / Ruhr · 2010Cross-border connections are made possible by art, music, cultural educa- tion, sport and personal exchanges. The success and durability of culture in the Ruhr Metropolis is not only crucially depen- dent on what happens on the stages of…
  • Broumov 2028 — Final selectionBid books · Broumov · 2028Centre For Cultural Activities – is a key institution in the HKR which developed – together with our candi- dacy – the main bulk of Embracing Programmes such as Trails Angels, Educreation or Academy of Cultural Management.
  • Elefsina (Eleusis) 2021Bid books · Elefsina (Eleusis) · 2021Thus, events from the "Ecoculture" Programme, dealing with the issue of the circular economy, take place in Symiaka and Magoula, while events from the "Demeter - Mother Earth" Programme, linked to food, take place in Pontiaka. 2.3.
  • Culture and Creative Industries Strategy 2026–2035Published by cities · Brno · 2026A stable, resilient and sustainable cultural and creative ecosystem By 2035, Brno will be a city with a stable and resilient cultural and creative scene that can respond flexibly to new challenges.
  • Tallinn 2011Bid books · Tallinn · 2011
  • Kranj 2025 — Pre-selectionBid books · Kranj · 2025It researches spaces of wonder, the tactile nature of beauty, and the Figure 2: Concept of the Program SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL REGION CULTU:RE Platform URBAN RENEWAL INNOVATION CENTRE PREŠEREN RESIDENCES TRILOGY Social Choreography Table 1…
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