Deadline: 26-Aug-21
European Commission is calling for proposals for Pan-European Cultural Entities support projects proposed by cultural entities – in the case of this Call – orchestras with artists from at least 20 countries – whose aim is to offer training, professionalization and performance opportunities for young high potential artists.
Goals
The goals of this action are to:
- enhance the visibility of European cultural diversity and cultural heritage,
- foster the emergence of artistic excellence and the achievement of the highest possible standard of orchestral performance,
- support the activities of organisations and artists who act as promoters and ambassadors of EU cultural values,
- foster participation and access to high-level artistic creation for young and new audiences,
- foster the sector’s capacity to be resilient and prepared to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital technologies for both professional development of artists and performances’ accessibility.
Themes
In line with the above-mentioned objectives, applicants should demonstrate capacity to take into consideration and mainstream the following priority:
- supporting the capacity building and professionalization of young highly-talented musicians, providing them with high standards career’s development paths through recruitment, training and performance opportunities.
Funding Information
- The available call budget is EUR 5 400 000. This budget might be increased by maximum 20%.
Expected Impact
- This action is expected to support 3 to 5 projects.
- By implementing a coherent set of activities, these projects will allow the professionalization of young talented European musicians who should be nationals/residents from at least 20 countries participating in the Programme[1] during the project lifespan. The proposal should allow the involvement of these young professionals in high standard orchestral performances, professionalisation and training opportunities.
- Working at the threshold between traditional and innovative formats, between artistic excellence and social engagement, Pan-European Cultural Entities will foster new and young audiences’ participation and access to cultural life, allowing a direct experience of orchestral music.
- The excellence of their artistic proposals, the richness and diverse geographical origins of the involved musicians, the attachment to European musical heritage and the capacity to engage in major public events at different levels: these features should all contribute to develop and consolidate Pan-European cultural entities’ role as promoters and ambassadors of the European Union’s values.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- Creative Europe Participating Countries:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
- non-EU countries:
- listed EEA countries and countries associated to the Creative Europe Programme (associated countries) or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature
- Creative Europe Participating Countries:
- The coordinator must have had a legal existence for at least 2 years on the date of the deadline for submission.
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