culture & creativity
Cultural and creative industries are traditionally located in cities, where they benefit from a favourable business environment, the presence of a creative class and a skilled workforce.
Because creative industries are crucial for stimulating local development, we support the further development of this vibrant sector.
Local authorities in Europe have already made considerable financial investments in cultural and creative industries, contributing to employment, inclusion and city attractiveness.
The creative economy has the potential to play a key role in addressing the Europe 2020 objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth:
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smart growth: creativity leads to innovation; and culture and creativity are integral to education and training
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sustainable growth: cultural and creative industries drive sustainable competition, while culture promotes the preservation of heritage and boosts tourism, especially in urban areas; this cultural heritage makes our cities attractive and contributes to Europe’s competitive edge
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inclusive growth: cultural and creative industries are major employers, foster urban regeneration and intercultural dialogue and encourage citizens’ participation in city life
To realise this potential, we believe that European policies and programmes could better support creative industries.
In our response to the European Commission’s July 2010 green paper, ‘Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries’, we identify a number of ways in which to do this:
1. developing indicators and gathering evidence
more effective tools are needed to better understand the sector and its economic, social and environmental impact
data must be collected at local level but should have a Europe-wide basis to ensure comparability and learning outcomes
2. nurturing an ‘eco-system’ for cultural and creative industries
entrepreneurship should be promoted in the cultural and creative sector and curricula should be adapted to the sector’s particular business demands
access to finance needs to be facilitated and financial tools that are tailored specifically for the sector should be introduced to encourage growth
3. encouraging exchange, learning, networking and better promotion
creative clusters and one-stop-shops should be supported and developed
networking and the exchange of experiences are vital to the sector’s success
the mobility of cultural and creative industry workers and products should be supported both inside and outside Europe
Our response was supported by a collection of concrete practices being implemented in 16 of our member cities.
Our working group on creative industries meets twice a year and offers a platform for cities to share ideas and best practice, covering all areas relating to creative industries, from accessing funding to showcasing the contributions of the creative sector to cities’ attractiveness, economic and social development.
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publication date: 15-10-2020
- culture
How to measure the value and social impact of culture? A digest of inspiring examples and new approaches
In 2020, the Eurocities WG Cultural services and culture for inclusive cities focused on how to measure the cross-sectoral value and impact of culture, particularly the social impact, across a range of demographics. This would in turn help cities to advocate for greater investment in culture. As many cities admitted they lacked reliable or suitable data, knowledge or methodologies, there was a strong wish to gain more information and guidance on this topic.
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07-10-2020
- culture
- economy
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05-10-2020
- culture
EUROCITIES online culture forum: Future perspectives for culture in resilient cities
You are kindly invited to attend the EUROCITIES online culture forum next Thursday 8 October from 10.30 to 12.30 CET in the morning and 14.00 to 17.00 CET in the afternoon.
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start date: 08-10-2020 end date: 08-10-2020
- cooperation
- culture
- economy
- environment
- knowledge society
- mobility
Healthy, thriving and inclusive cities workshops series
EUROCITIES Healthy, thriving and inclusive cities workshops series
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publication date:
15-09-2020
- cooperation
- culture
- economy
Cross-Border Cooperation Congress Lublin 2020
The annual meeting place of professionals in cross-border cooperation from the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries – will host the Best Practice Competition.
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start date: 06-10-2020 end date: 09-10-2020
- cooperation
- environment
The Cross-Border Cooperation Congress Lublin 2020
The Cross-Border Cooperation Congress Lublin 2020 - the annual meeting place of professionals in cross-border cooperation from the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries – will host the Best Practice Competition. This-year Congress edition is entitled ‘Local Government of Tomorrow. Between openness and responsibility’. The event will be held online on a modern platform, with simultaneous translation provided into Polish, English, and Russian, from 6 to 9 October 2020. The aim of the...
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start date: 07-09-2020 end date: 07-09-2020
- culture
EU urban partnership on culture and cultural heritage develops concrete actions – open public consultation
Culture and cultural heritage significantly contribute to the quality of life in the European cities. But how to protect heritage and develop it at the same time? And how to make the most of its social, economic and ecological value? The Partnership for Culture and Cultural Heritage of the Urban Agenda for the EU offers interested public a voice in the development of its future actions.
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publication date: 20-08-2020
- cooperation
Vienna adopts ambitious strategy for children and youth
Vienna's first children and youth strategy was adopted on 28 May 2020. The strategy aims to make Vienna the most child and youth-friendly city. Among other things, it will anchor a children's and youth budget of 1 million EUR for 2021 as well as a children's and youth parliament.
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publication date: 15-07-2020
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15-07-2020
Call for Tenders for selecting a company to produce videos for the Cultural Heritage in Action (EU project)
EUROCITIES is looking for a video producer company (organisation or individual) to develop a series of videos giving an overview of cultural heritage policies that are being implemented in at least 2 cities and regions involved in Cultural Heritage in Action project and hosting online peer-learning visits at the end of 2020.
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publication date: 09-07-2020