EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE - SECoC
EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTUREAn initiative of the European Unionwith cities across EuropeCultureDate: in 12 pts
How to draft a bidbook that will makeyour City the nextECOC?CultureDate: in 12 pts
A simple idea Highlight diversity ofcultures in Europe andthe features they sharePromote the role of culturein the city makingEurope more attractiveplace to work and liveCultureDate: in 12 pts
which is alsodemanding and complex Very high visibility acrossEurope and beyond A multi-faceted event, withsometimes (conflicting) agendas Long-time processCultureDate: in 12 pts
and ambitious A large scale cultural event of one year developed for the title and with a strong European dimension Not about what a city looks like or its past/heritage, but whatit will do (programme) during the year A title awarded to one city in 2 Member States. ( 1 city in acandidate country/potential candidate/EFTA/EEA country everythree years)CultureDate: in 12 pts
At European level Main objectives:– Promoting cultural diversity and common features of cultures "Sense of belonging to a common cultural area"– Fostering contribution of culture to long-term development of your city On a more operational level– Enhancing the range, diversity and European dimension of the culturaloffering in cities, including through transnational co-operation– Widening access to and participation in culture– Strengthening capacity of the cultural sector links with other sectors– Improving international profile of cities through cultureCultureDate: in 12 pts
At local level Your own objectives On top of the EU level objectives Can be very varied, according to your own local priorities andcircumstances Be clear about what you want to achieve Be realistic about what you can achieveCultureDate: in 12 pts
The process Manage by your country (or EC if not a Member States) Need to send a written application answering all the questionsof the call by the deadline set in the call. Pre-selection thenselection. In English ( another official language of the EU) Respect the size limitCultureDate: in 12 pts
Six categories of award criteria ECOC high standards reflected in demanding criteria. Is thisfor your City? Is it the right moment? See the criteria as a tool to prepare your bid and – if elected –to plan the title-year Six categories with equal weighting – All are important toensure a successful ECOC Be concise and sharp in your answersCultureDate: in 12 pts
Six categories of award criteria Contribution to the long term strategy Cultural and artistic content European dimension Capacity to deliver Outreach ManagementCultureDate: in 12 pts
Contribution to the long term strategy- At application stage, you need a City Cultural Strategy.- plan to strengthen the Capacity of the Cultural and Creativesectors.- consider the long-term cultural, social and economic impactof the title on the City- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the title on the City anddisseminate it.CultureDate: in 12 pts
Cultural and artistic content- a clear and coherent artistic vision and strategy for thecultural programme.- involvement of local artists and cultural organization.- range and diversity of the activities and quality- Combining local/traditional with experimental culturalexpressions.CultureDate: in 12 pts
European dimensionQuality and scope of activities about :- Cultural diversity of Europe, intercultural dialogue andgreater mutual understanding.- common aspects of European cultures, heritage and historyas well as European integration and current European themesEuropean artists and transnational cooperation with operatorsfrom different countries, including other ECOCs.A strategy to attract the interest of a broad European public.CultureDate: in 12 pts
Outreach- Involvement of local population and civil society inpreparing the bid-book- Creation of new cultural opportunities for all.- have an overall strategy for audience development, alsowith the education world.CultureDate: in 12 pts
Management- Governance and delivery structure- Recruitment procedure and skills of the staff- The marketing and communication strategy- The fund-raising strategy and proposed budget.CultureDate: in 12 pts
Capacity to deliver- Long-term cross-party political commitment to the project- Close working relationship between ECOC Team and Cityadministration- Tourist and visitor capacity- Major new infrastructures?CultureDate: in 12 pts
You are selected, Congratulations!Now, the process starts CultureDate: in 12 pts
The monitoring phase Organised by the Commission with the assistance of the Panelto provide you with support and guidance measurecompliance and progress Three–––official monitoring meetingsThree years before the year18 months before the yeartwo months before the year On the basis of the final Panel's recommendation, payment ofthe Melina Mercouri Prize few months before the year start.CultureDate: in 12 pts
The Melina Mercouri Prize Only direct EU funding 1,5 M from Creative Europe orsuccessor programme Reinforced conditionality of the Melina Mercouri Prize– Special attention will be given to: The stability of the budgets The independence of the artistic team The European dimension The visibility of the EU The plans for monitoring and evaluation– The Prize will be paid during the year of the titleCultureDate: in 12 pts
Online Ressources Decision No 445/2014/EU of the EP and the Council The call for applications and the rules of procedure published inyour country The guide to cities preparing a bid Two studies on our website Monitoring and Evaluation report Internet: applications from former candidate cities / future ECOCsCultureDate: in 12 pts
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- common aspects of European cultures, heritage and history as well as European integration and current European themes European artists and transnational cooperation with operators from different countries, including other ECOCs. A strategy to attract the interest of a broad European public. Culture European dimension
European Capitals of Culture 2020 - 2033 Guide for cities preparing to bid December 2014 4 The European Capitals of Culture action By 2019 60 cities would have held the title of European Capital of Culture. (Until 2001 it was the European City of Culture). It is often called the flagship cultural initiative of the European Union.
European Cities and Capitals of Culture Preface and Acknowledgements Preface and Acknowledgements This report is based on a six-month study of European Cities and Capitals of Culture. It encompassed the gathering and compiling of facts and opinions from people in 27 different European countries. This
The European Capitals of Culture initiative is the most established and recog-nised European Union cultural initiative. Former European Commission’s Presi-dent José Manuel Barroso stated that “European Capitals of Culture are proof that culture has a major role to play at the heart of our policies of sustainable
The European Capitals of Culture remain irst and foremost a cultural event. Cultural activity in these cities increases, new audiences can be reached and the city’s cultural operators can acquire a more international outlook and thus improve their skills and professionalism. The European Capitals of
Capitals of Culture An introductory survey Steve Green October 2017 4 Introduction This paper is an introduction to the Capitals, and Cities, of Culture programmes around the world. The European “City of Culture” title started in 1985. It was the first time a phrase
the European Capitals of Culture programme Szilvia Nagy, Local Operators [ Platform, Budapest, Hungary and Essen, Germany Abstract: This article aims to address the framing of participation in the European Union [s cultural policies based on an analysis of the policy documents of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme.
European Capitals of Culture 2020 to 2033 A guide for cities preparing to bid 5 cities complete this questionnaire in their bid-books. The questionnaire is available on the European Commission's website
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