1. CULTURE 2007 European Union Framework Programme in support of culture Basic information

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4. 4 CULTURE 2007  Period: 7 years (2007 – 2013)  Budget:€ 408 Millionen (=proposal of EC)  Objectives:focus on 3 specific objectives  Global programme: 3 strands

5. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 5 CULTURE 2007 3 objectives of the programme  Promotion of the transnational mobility of people working in the cultural field  Encouragement of the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products  Encouragement of intercultural dialogue

6. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 6 CULTURE 2007 3 strands 1.Suport for cultural projects a) cooperation focal points (multi-annual projects) b) cooperation measures (annual projects) c) special actions 2.Operating grants a) Support for the operation of organisations of European cultural interest b) Support for action for the preservation and commemoration of the main sites and archives associated with the doportations 3.Support for analyses and for the collection and dissemination of information in the field of cultural cooperation

7. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 7 database partner search for cooperation projects: http://agora.mcu.es/pcc/index.htm

8. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 8 CULTURE 2007 Strand 1: a) Cooperation focal points  Support for 5 years during start-up and structuring phase, aim: establishment of sustainable foundations and financial autonomy  min. 6 cultural operators from 6 different participating countries  Community support: max. 50% (€ 500.000/ year)  36% of the total budget

9. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 9 CULTURE 2007 Strand 1: b) Cooperation measures  Support max. 12 months  min. 4 cultural operators from 3 different participating countries  Community support: max. 50% (mind. € 60.000 – max. € 200.000)  24% of the total budget

10. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 10 CULTURE 2007 Strand 1: c) Special projects  Substantial in scale and scope  Awarding of prices, European Capitals of Culture, cooperation projects with 3rd countries and international organisations  Community support: max. 60%  17% of the total budget

11. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 11 CULTURE 2007 Strand 2: Operating grants  Support for the operation of organisations of European cultural interest  Bodies working for cultural cooperation/ ambassadors for European culture  European dimension: min. 7 countries  Community support: max. 80%  ca. 10% of the total budget

12. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 12 CULTURE 2007 Strand 3: Analyses and Information  Support for studies and analyses in the field of cultural cooperation  Support for collection and dissemination of information via the development of an Internet tool  Support for the Cultural Contact Points (CCPs)  ca. 5% of the total budget

13. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 13 CULTURE 2000 – CULTURE 2007 measures sectoral approach (by artistic and cultural disciplines) Cooperation with 3rd countries EEA/EFTA-Staaten + candidate countries Allocation of funds Focus on annual, smaller projects measures Cross-sectoral projects (more open instrument) Cooperation with 3rd countries Opening to the countries of the Western Balkans Allocation of funds Focus on multi-annual cooperation focal points

14. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 14 What`s new ?  Strengthening the cooperation with third countries, especially the countries of the Western Balkans  openness for cross-sectoral projects  integration of annual operating grant/ support for Holocaust memorials  higher flexibility through reduction of objectives  Simpler methods for beneficiaries  Support for analyses and for the collection and dissemination of information in the field of cultural cooperation

15. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 15 Tipps Informal European Theatre Meeting www.ietm.orgwww.ietm.org www.on-the-move.org Kulturkontakt Austria www.kulturkontakt.or.at European Cultural Foundation www.eurocult.orgwww.eurocult.org STEP Beyond Mobility Fund – stepbeyond@eurocult.org stepbeyond@eurocult.org Roberto Cimetta Fund www.cimettafund.orgwww.cimettafund.org

16. © Kunstsektion Bundeskanzleramt Österreich 16 European Networks Informal European Theatre Meeting http://www.ietm.org/ IETM – Mobilität im Bereich der darstellenden Kunst http://www.on-the-move.org/ European Forum for the Arts and Heritage http://www.efah.org/ European Association of Conservatoires http://www.aecinfo.org