1. Sverd i fjell Rolf Norås
Core impacts, connections and legacy – Experiences from former ECoCs
Kaunas, 18th of May 2018
Rolf Norås
Sverd i fjell

2. STAVANGER KOMMUNE

3. The Twelve Cities
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

4. The Roles of Informants
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

5. The Structure
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

6. The Board
Limit number of members. Too many members lead to lack of responsibility and time wasting
Concentrate on vision, goal, economy etc.
Avoid artistic influence
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

7. Political Influence
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

8. The Budget Average Level - 52 Mill. Euro (Infrastructure not included)
Liverpool the largest - Tallinn and Bergen the smallest
74% came from public funds (state, city, region)
66% spent on progr. (18% marketing, 16% operational costs)
Average level from sponsors were 13%
Difficult to compare the cities
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

9. Artistic Programme Good aspects Strong Leadership, Independence
Clear Mandate and Criteria
Participation and Democratic processes
Budgetary control
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

10. Open Call Five cities implemented Open Call Different opinions
> Positive: Turku and Tallinn
> Difficult: Cork and Maribor
> Both opinions: Stockholm
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

11. European vs. Local
A good balance is difficult, but critically important
The European dimension must be combined with local involvement
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

12. Inclusion and participation
Involve and challenge the City and the citizens
Achievement and support depends on involving and using the citizens
Enhance people's awareness of identity, demands and expectations
A narrative dimension is a central tool to participation
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

13. Sharing the title Advantages, challenges and problems
A unique opportunity to increase cultural collaboration
Good intentions without given priority?
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

14. Relationship with the Municipality
Lack of commitment, participation and enthusiasm by the employees in the Municipality, especially from the Cultural Departments
Some Municipalities distanced themselves from responsibility
Foundations were looked at as competitors
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

15. Waste of unique competence
Offices close down
Skilled workers don't continue
Unique experiences, networks and human resources disappear
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

16. The Infrastructure Less important than the mental dimension
New buildings must be financed outside the ECC-budget
New buildings must not be built without financial resources to run them afterwards
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

17. Media Attention From criticism to support
Higher attention from international compared to national media
The Foundations are fairly satisfied with the media
The local daily news in Linz wanted to receive money for positive coverage
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

18. Legacy
The years beyond the ECC Year are even more important than the year itself
An opportunity to offer new ways of thinking, new networks, new cultural infrastructure - values which were not there before
Build the future on identity and historically conditions
Maintain a budget to continue international work
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

19. Be yourself Be inspired by former ECCs - don't copy them
Standardized models limit orginality, innovation and local culture
Build programmes based on own identity and local conditions
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

20. Evaluation Must be research-based and independent
Evaluate both before and after the ECC Year
Reports written by operational teams are limited reliable
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

21. A main conclusion
There is no golden rule to be a successful European Capital of Culture. Even though the concept is considered as the EU's most successful cultural programme ever, there is still a further potential to identify and explore specific opportunities and challenges to better share experiences and learn from each other.
(The Author)
What would you do differently if you knew what you now know
An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

22. Thank you!