2014-2020 The Creative Europe Programme Brussels, 3 July 2018 Hughes Becquart European Commission
WHAT IS CREATIVE EUROPE? Dedicated EU programme for cultural & creative sectors 7 years (2014-2020) Help safeguard Europe's cultural & linguistic diversity Strengthen competitiveness of European cultural & creative sectors 2014-2020
CROSS SECTORAL STRAND 13% Budget 2014-2020 1,46bn MEDIA CULTURE 31% (454 mio ) 56%
2014-2020 EUROPEAN ADDED VALUE Support activities that are not financed at national level or that can be more efficiently supported at EU level (leverage effect) Transnational character of supported activities (i.e. cross border mobility, networks)
CULTURE SUB-PROGRAMME European cooperation projects (small & large) Mobility, audience development, capacity building (digitisation, new business models, training) 2014-2020
EUROPEAN COOPERATION PROJECTS 292 supported projects in 2014-2017 for 150 million Promoting the mobility of cultural players and the circulation of work of arts Reinforcing the capacity to operate transnationally (skills, competences and know-how of creative players including the use digital technologies, innovative approaches to audience development, new business and management models) Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
Creative Europe dedicated call "Support to cooperation projects related to the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018" Projects aiming to: - to reinforce a sense of belonging to acommoneuropeanspace; - to promote cultural heritage as a source of inspiration for contemporary creation and innovation and strengthen the interaction between the cultural heritage sector and other cultural and creative sectors. 68 Eligible applications received, 308 organisations represented, 29 Projects selected for 5 million Up to 200 000 per project (min 3 participating countries) and maximum 60% of the total eligible budget.
AtlantikwallEurope (WWII German defensive line on the Atlantic coast) 10 partners, West-Flanders coordinator, 200.000 (60%) 2 Integrated cultural events (minimum 6 months each) interpreting Atlantic Wall heritage, focused on schools and students 3 Theme events: conferences on today s relevance of Atlantic Wall heritage Creation of a new yearly public event: Bunker Day Europe, focused on WWII heritage for youth and general public Formation of a sustainable network, especially via the Bunker Day Europe organisation and the workshops, creation of Ethical Charter At the end: public AWE Prize
European Conflict Archaeological Landscape Reappropriation(2012-14) Reappropriation of the WWII bunkers of the Atlantik Wall in Norway and of the WWI trenches of Linea Cadorna in Italy. 2 multidisciplinary international workshops organized in Norway and Italy. Closing conference accompanied by a travelling exhibition and the publication of a catalogue to maximize the dissemination of the project s results.
CULTURE SUB-PROGRAMME European networks European platforms Literary translation projects 2014-2020
EUROPEAN NETWORKS 2014-2016: 23 supported projects for 13,8 million 2017: 28 supported networks for 6.4 million Reinforcing the skills, competences and know-how of creative players (including the use digital technologies, innovative approaches to audience development, new business and management models) Strengthen international networking in order to facilitate access to professional opportunities Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
PLATFORMS 2014-2016: 8 supported platforms for 10.1 million 2017: 15 supported platforms for 7,4 million Stimulating genuine Europe-wide programming of cultural & artistic activities Fostering mobility & visibility of European creators & artists, especially emerging ones and those lacking international exposure Branding strategy Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
LITERARY TRANSLATION 205 supported projects in 2014 2017 for 12,2 million Support the circulation of European literature through: Support to the translation of European literature Support to the promotion of translated works Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
2014-2020 EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE 2 cities/year use culture as a key factor for their urban development 2017: Aarhus and Pafos 2018: Leeuwarden and Valetta 2019: Plovdiv and Matera
2014-2020 EU PRIZES Contemporary Architecture Cultural Heritage Literature: emerging authors of fiction EBBA: emerging talents in pop, rock and dance music
2014-2020 EUROPEAN HERITAGE LABEL Awarded to sites with a symbolic historical value for the European integration process 38 sites all over Europe
Fort Cadine(Trento, Italy) Fort Cadine, a representative fortification of the defensive system of about 80 such monuments built between 1860 and 1915 in the Trento region, is a reminder of historical divisions, military conflicts and changing borders, and provides the necessary context to better understand the value of open borders and free circulation.
World War I Eastern Front Cemetery No. 123 (Łużna Pustki, Poland) Wartime cemetery No 123, established in 1918 on the Pustkihill is the scene of one of the largest battles of World War I on the Eastern front between the Austro-Hungarian and German armies and the Russian Army: the battle of Gorlice, also called the Verdun of the East. The cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers from these three armed forces, coming from territories that are part of today s Austria, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Slovenia,.. and from different religious and linguistic backgrounds. The World War I Eastern Front Cemetery No 123 is a place of remembrance embodying the idea of ecumenism, with its identical treatment of the fallen, regardless of their military, ethnic or religious affiliation.
Camp Westerbork(Hooghalen, Netherlands) Camp Westerborkserved as a refugee camp for Jews persecuted by the Nazis until 1942, and then became a transit camp from which Jews, Roma and Sinti were deported to Nazi extermination and concentration camps. After World War II, Dutch nationals suspected of collaborating with the Nazis were imprisoned in the camp. Later, it hosted people returning to the Netherlands from the former Dutch colony of the East Indies, among them a large group of Moluccans. Camp Westerborkhas links to crucial topics in European history such as occupation, persecution, migration, decolonisation and multiculturalism. A museum and monuments of remembrance can today be found on the site of the former camp.
2014-2020 CROSS-SECTORAL STRAND Guarantee Fund to facilitate loans to cultural and creative enterprises & organisations ( 121m in fundraising credits for up to ca.700 million) - Banks investing in portfolios of loans - Loans given to cultural and creative enterprises & organisations
2014-2020 OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-EU COUNTRIES Selected countries can sign up for Creative Europe Selected projects (excluding special actions) may spend up to 30% of awarded funds in any country in the world
Towards a legacy of the Year - Key themes Engagement Shared heritage: cultural heritage belongs to us all Heritage at school: children discovering Europe's most precious treasures and traditions Youth for heritage: young people bringing new life to heritage Sustainability Heritage in transition: re-imagining industrial, religious, military sites and landscapes Tourism and heritage: responsible and sustainable tourism around cultural heritage Protection Cherishing heritage: developing quality standards for interventions on cultural heritage Heritage at risk: fighting against illicit trade in cultural goods and managing risks for cultural heritage Innovation Heritage-related skills: better education and training for traditional and new professions All for heritage: fostering social innovation and people's and communities participation Science for heritage: research, innovation, science and technology for the benefit of heritage
Heritage in transition: reimagining industrial, religious, military sites and landscapes Aims at promotinggoodpractice and smart ways to transform Europe's industrial, religious and military heritage for new use(r)s; to turn it into a driver of sustainable development for European cities and regions. Target groups: Local/regional authorities and communities, heritage professionals and architects. 3 components European Heritage Label
Component I: Exchange of good practice European Cultural Heritage Summit: Workshop onadaptivereuse, Berlin - 20 June 2018 European Week of Regions and Cities: Workshop on Quality in EU-funded heritage and architectural projects, Brussels 9 October 2018 FRH conference on religious heritage, Paris 11/13 October 2018 Architects' Council of Europe conference on Adaptive Reuse, Leeuwarden 23 November 2018 European Heritage Label
Component II: Engagement Torch of Heritage and Culture: from Leeuwarden (8 January 2018) to Paris (12 October 2018) Work it out! A pan-european dance performance in ERIH sites - 1 May 2018 Europe's Private Heritage Week - 24-27 May 2018 E-Faith activities dedicated to adaptive re-use of industrial heritage - October 2018 European Heritage Label
Component III: Sustainable development Horizon 2020: 4 projects on urban regeneration, landscapes and adaptive reuses of built heritage (ROCK, CLIC, Open Heritage) Erasmus+ projects EuropeTour (cultural tourism in rural areas) and REVAB (open training system on the restoration and reuse of farm buildings) URBACT projects on the reuse of vacant spaces European Heritage Label
Who takes part? EC services dealing with culture, regional development, research and innovation Creative Europe networks: Future for Religious Heritage, European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH), Architects' Council of Europe (ACE) ICOMOS Committees: PRERICO (on places of religion and rituals), IcoFort (on military heritage) Urban Group of the European Parliament, European Committee of Regions; Eurocities
CREATIVE EUROPE A budget of 1,85 billion to: Promote European cooperation on cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage Increase the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors, in particular the audiovisual sector Strands CULTURE: European cultural and creative sectors with the exception of audiovisual MEDIA: European audiovisual industry CROSS SECTORAL: Actions spanning all cultural and creative sectors; and to support a free, diverse and pluralistic media environment
CREATIVE EUROPE - CULTURE STRAND A budget of 610 million to: Promote cross-border circulation of operators and works Increase cultural participation and social inclusion Generate jobs and growth within the cultural and creative sectors Strengthen European identity and values Contribute to international relations through cultural diplomacy What s new Individual cross-border mobility scheme for artists and cultural professionals More support for promotion of European cultural and creative works beyond the EU Support to specific sectors such as music, books and publishing, architecture and cultural heritage, design, fashion and cultural tourism
The European Council has now tasked the EU to do more in this area and to examine further possible measures addressing, among others, the legal and financial framework conditions for the development of cultural and creative industries and the mobility of professionals of the cultural sector
New European Agenda for Culture Social dimension: social cohesion & well-being New, adaptive approach to shaping our built environment rooted in culture. Ex.: Cultural and Creative Spaces and Cities project Economic dimension: support culture-based creativity in education, innovation and employment Innovation- and culture-led sustainable development in cities and regions Ex.: support Smart Specialisationin culture + EYCH initiative on sustainable tourism
New European Agenda for Culture Externaldimension: strenghten international cultural relations Cross-cutting actions: Action Plan for Cultural Heritage Action Plan on illicit trade in cultural goods Digital4Culture
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