An annual EU event since 1985 Reflects the cultural diversity within EU.
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European Capital of Culture. An annual EU event since 1985 Reflects the cultural diversity within EU. Umeå’s goals for the capital of culture year:. Strengthen the people Strengthen the city Strengthen the culture Strengthen the northern region Strengthen European collaborations. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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An annual EU event since 1985Reflects the cultural diversity within EU.
European Capital of Culture
Umeå’s goals for the capital of culture year:Strengthen the peopleStrengthen the cityStrengthen the cultureStrengthen the northern regionStrengthen European collaborations
Culture is driving force for development and a springboard toward the municipality’s long-term growth targets – 200.000 inhabitants by the year 2050
Caught by [Umeå]A European marketing tour
Region AC3%
EU financing15%
EU, Melina Mer-couri foundation
4%
Culture and business sector
8%
Umeå municipality32%Foundations and
funds5%
Swedish Arts Council
3%
VisitSweden3%
State financing24%
Other municipalities3%Financing so far,
SEK 310,4 million(2013-03-25)
The programInspired by the 8
seasonsof the Sami people
Every season has:– A unique story– An opening ceremony– Activities and events– Recurring thematic projects– Festivals
The program year……is built on co-creation between Umeå2014, cultural organisations, associations, institutions and private initiatives
The program continues to grow and evolve on our
website:
www.umea2014.se
Would you like to get involved?
Contribute to the programme:
• Apply for co-financing• Apply for a Culture Boost• Crowdfund a projectOr…• Be a volunteer• Be an ambassador• Be a partner• Be seen in the Glass
House
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