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In its function as a cultural think tank ARS BALTICA is constantly looking for interesting information about the different aspects of the cultural life around the Baltic Sea.
Read here about upcoming events, conferences with relevance for the Baltic Sea Region and the latest development in EU cultural policy as well as about funding opportunities, training and education and, of course, about ARS BALTICA projects!
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ARS BALTICA Projects
19.12.2011
JazzBaltica 2012: back to the roots with Baltic Sea artists
The ARS BALTICA accredited JazzBaltica announced the date for the festival in 2012 – with a new director, venue and festival focus.14.12.2011German Blues on the way to international competitions
After the ARS BALTICA accredited German Blues Challenge Eutin 2011 the Baltic Blues Society Eutin nominates three German blues bands for international competitions in 2012.10.10.2011folkBALTICA 2012: focus announced
From 9 to 13 May 2012 the 8th folkBALTICA festival will take place in over 30 different venues in Flensburg, Sønderborg and the Sønderjylland-Schleswig region. The topic is “Deutschmark – Däneland”. -
Internal matters
29.09.2011
Review: ARS BALTICA Anniversary Forum 2011
Founded in 1990/1991, ARS BALTICA celebrates its 20th anniversary, this year. Read here an review on the Anniversary Forum held on 12/13 September! -
Cultural Events
25.01.2012
European Festival Association celebrates 60th anniversary
In 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates its 60th anniversary. "60 Years On: Festivals and the World" is the motto of the jubilee.24.01.2012World Design Capital 2012: Helsinki
Helsinki starts its year as World Design Capital 2012 (WDC), together with the surrounding cities of Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and Lahti.10.01.2012Second edition: European Forum on Music 2012
From 19 to 22 April 2012 the second edition of the European Forum on Music with the title "Transcending Boundaries – Building Bridges" will take place in Istanbul, Turkey.09.12.2011Application for Tallinn Music Week Festival 2012 is open
Tallinn Music Week Festival takes place from 29 to 31 March all around Tallinn, the conference takes place on 30 and 31 March 2012 in the conference centre of Nordic Hotel Forum.21.11.2011III. EU Puppet Festival EUROFEST 2012 in Poland
The deadline for applications as participating puppet theater group for this innovative puppet theatre festival is the 20th December 2011.10.10.2011folkBALTICA 2012: focus announced
From 9 to 13 May 2012 the 8th folkBALTICA festival will take place in over 30 different venues in Flensburg, Sønderborg and the Sønderjylland-Schleswig region. The topic is “Deutschmark – Däneland”.18.01.2011European Capitals of Culture 2011: Turku and Tallinn
Find out more about the colourful programme of diversity which awaits you both in Tallinn (Estonia) and in Turku (Finland)! -
Conferences
15.02.2012
"La Rencontre de Maribor" conference in April
Les Rencontres, association of European cities and regions for culture, organises in partnership with the City of Maribor (Slovenia) and Maribor 2012 Public Institute a thematic meeting from 12 to the 15 April 2012.10.02.2012Arteles and Kunsthalle TR1 present: Art Forum Tampere
From January 2012 on, Kunsthalle TR1 and Arteles start a new collaboration by organizing Art Forum Tampere (Finland) - an international artist and curator lecture series. -
Studies & Publications
16.02.2012
Cultural Agreement for the region Øresund (Denmark)
For the first time, a cultural agreement has been signed between the region, the municipalities and the government, according to a press release issued by the Capital Region of Denmark.14.01.2012Kreanord: New website is online now
Kreanord – Nordic Creative Economy has launched its new homepage. The network now informs its audience via Facebook and the new website in a clearly arranged design.11.10.2011New funding guide by "On the Move" and "PRACTICS"
Download this new guide and learn about EU-wide public and private funding sources for the mobility of artists and culture professionals! -
EU Policy
17.02.2012
Open Call: EU Audience development conference
The European Commission on Culture is organising a conference on audience development in autumn 2012 and is looking for good examples from projects supported by the Culture and Media programmes.10.01.2012Second edition: European Forum on Music 2012
From 19 to 22 April 2012 the second edition of the European Forum on Music with the title "Transcending Boundaries – Building Bridges" will take place in Istanbul, Turkey.25.11.2011Creative Europe: support for cultural and creative sectors
Creative Europe is the new EU programme dedicated to the cultural and creative sectors, proposed by the European Commission on 23 November 2011. It will run from 2014 to 2020. -
Grants & Funding
22.02.2012
Financial support for Nordic children's cultural festival
Umeå's Capital of Culture Committee grants SEK 300 000 to the venture with the condition that the Nordic Culture Fund also awards funding.09.02.2012ETC announces: Launch of Young Europe 2 Project
The European Theatre Convention (ETC), with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Commission, develops for the second year the European artistic education project named Young Europe 2.18.01.2012"It's LIQUID" International Contest on Arts&Design
It’s LIQUID Group, in collaboration with International ArtExpo, is proud to present "It’s LIQUID International Contest – First Edition 2012". The deadline for the submission is the 19th January 2012.25.11.2011Creative Europe: support for cultural and creative sectors
Creative Europe is the new EU programme dedicated to the cultural and creative sectors, proposed by the European Commission on 23 November 2011. It will run from 2014 to 2020.11.10.2011New funding guide by "On the Move" and "PRACTICS"
Download this new guide and learn about EU-wide public and private funding sources for the mobility of artists and culture professionals!
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Baltic Media Forum: Review
From 5 to 7 February, experts from the fields of culture, economy, education, politics and media discussed chances, chanllenges and prospects of Baltic Sea Cooperation. Follow the link and read a first summary of the event (in German)!
