Name of the project:
STAGE AT THE END OF TOWN
Operational programme:
Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage and Cooperation
Priority:
Access to Arts and Culture Improved
Name of procedure:
First call for project proposals under Outcome 2 “Access to Arts and Culture Improved”
Deadline:
24 months
Short description of the project:
The project proposal Stage At The End of Town has been developed in full compliance with the objectives of the EEA FM 2014-2021 to establish broad cooperation between organizations from donor countries and Bulgaria to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe. Perceiving culture as a driver for local and regional development, organizations from Bulgaria and Iceland come together, focusing on the development of international cultural cooperation and promoting diversity in culture and arts, through the development of audiences and the involvement of people in different cultural, educational and information activities. The foreseen activities include implementation of various artistic and creative events, festivals, performances and initiatives, in order to attract and engage new audiences, which will revitalize peripheral spaces and inspire life in smaller settlements, incl. 1. A plan for attracting audiences and training of expert personnel of Drama- Puppet Theater "Ivan Dimov" and ARCD, thus ensuring sustainable development of audiences and widening the spectrum of people participating in the cultural events of the theater; 2. Student Theater Festival "P.S. Theater, I love you! ”- an unique event in the field of theater arts; 3. Stage Artist - Forum and exchange of experience for cultural operators and visual artists from Bulgaria and Iceland; 4. ART- shop - training in cultural entrepreneurship; 5. Rock Zone 29 on the road or the rehearsal tour, during which a new musical production will be created featuring the main characters of young people, aged under 29, with interests in art. Project organization and management activities are also envisaged, as well as information and communication measures aimed at informing the general public and stakeholders about project development, as well as creating a product related to project characteristics, sustainability and results.