Previous Conferences
EU Structural Funds : A Last Chance
11 December 2007 - Tate Modern London
Over 1200 arts and
cultural projects were supported by the EU Structural Funds between
2000-2006 - a total of over 600 million
Euro was allocated.
This
one day seminar provided a range of information, from the essential
information about what the EU Structural Funds are through to case studies of
projects that have successfully received funding. Experts and recipients of EU Structural Funds
provided highly valuable information speakers included Julia Twomlow from Perfect Moment:
Project Creators, Developers and Fundraisers, based in Cornwall,
Patricia Stead from Arts Council England,
North East, an area of the country that has benefited significantly from this
funding source, Jonathan Martin who manages the Creative Business Venture at Arts Council North East, Ray Philips Director of the London Voluntary Sector Training Consortium and Barbara Wheeler-Early, Associate Director of Free Form.
Specifically,
the seminar focused on the two main funds of the EU Structural Funds the European Regional Development Fund and the
European Social Fund, the ways they
are allocated via the new first and second Objectives, and through the various third Objective (Interreg
IV) options, and the new priorities for rural regeneration arising
from reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Interpretting Interreg IV
21 November 2007 - The Point, Eastleigh
This
seminar examined the Interreg IV funding programme and was the
first time an Interreg seminar had focused specifically on the cultural
sector. It provided background
information on the new programme, examples/case studies of previously funded cultural projects,
and information on the deadlines, the application process and finding partners.
MAYFAIR 2
East-West Europe cultural co-operation and dialogue...
9-10 May 2007 - Tate Modern London
MayFair II saw cultural representatives from the 12 newest EU countries and two candidate countries converge in the UK to exchange knowledge and to network. The event launched fittingly on Europe Day.
The 14 countries that participated included 10 member states that joined the EU in May 2004, the two brand new member states, Romania and Bulgaria, who joined in January 2007, and two candidate countries, Croatia and Turkey.
The two day event included presentations highlighting the importance and potential of European cultural co-operation between the UK and these countries. In between, delegates participated in a series of workshop groups where representatives from 2-3 countries gave short presentations and which provided the opportunity for delegates to network and explore links for future co-operation.
MayFair II also played host to a variety of other guests including:
Caroline Collier, Head of National Programmes, TATE
Rose Fenton, former Artistic Director, LIFT
Sarah Lambert, European Commission Office in London
Rt Hon David Lammy, Minister for Culture
Dermot Scott, Director, European Parliament
MayFair 2 was held at the Tate Modern in May and the following conference reader is now avaliable for sale.
A PLACE FOR CREATIVE WORK: INTERNATIONAL ACTIONS
15 November 2006 - Tate Modern, London, UKFinding the right space to work as an artist or creative practitioner is still a challenge for many. This conference brings together people from Europe and the Americas who are involved in delivering innovative and successful responses to this challenge. The conference also included workshop sessions that explored some of the detail and practical issues involved.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE CULTURAL SECTOR: WHAT DOES EUROPE HAVE TO OFFER?
23 October 2006 Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, UKEducation, training and lifelong learning are key priorities for the European Union, especially in the light of the goal of the Lisbon Agenda to create the most competitive knowledge based economy in the world by 2010. New programmes begin in 2007 which will offer opportunities for support for projects and collaborations across Europe - and in the meantime, the Bologna Process continues its progress towards a new Higher Education Framework for Europe. But what does all of this mean for the cultural sector? This conference will address these issues and questions. The programme will include:
- Updates on the new EU funding programmes for education (with presentations from both the UK agencies responsible for these programmes), and on the Bologna Process
- Experts from Europe and the UK presenting and discussing a range of innovative projects and approaches to education and training across Europe
- The UK launch of Another Brick in the Wall, a new publication analysing cultural management education in Europe
- An opportunity to join the debate about the relevance of education and training provision to the needs of employers
- A chance to network with European and UK colleagues
A CULTURAL MANIFESTO FOR THE EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS 2007-2013
5 July 2006 - Tate Modern, London, UKFrom the current round of Structural Funds (2000-2006), the arts and cultural sector has so far received over 250 million euros for over 700 projects, building-based developments, training schemes and other initiatives. A key goal of this conference was to begin to draft a Cultural Manifesto for the UK Structural Funds 2007-2013 for the cultural sector to use when presenting its case for ensuring that the priorities, measures and criteria for the new Structural Funds contain, provide genuine opportunities for relevant cultural projects and initiatives. In addition, this event provided the latest information on the new Structural Funds for the UK; shared perspectives of the impact of the current round of Structural Funds on the cultural sector in the UK and launched a listing of cultural projects funded by the Structural Funds across the UK since 2000 (published by EUCLID).
CREATIVE & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES IN EUROPE
20 March 2006 - Tate Modern, London, UK
The creative and cultural industries are now a recognised focus for policy development and investment across the UK...but what of the European experience? Hosted in association with Tate Modern, this conference brought together experts from across Europe to present their analysis and practical experiences, and to share with the 160 delegates who participated, examples of specific projects and initiatives that are seeking to both promote the creative and cultural industries and address challenges faced.
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY: THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE
14 March 2006 - The Drum, Birmingham, UK
The UK is a culturally diverse population and our cultural sector is taking significant steps to ensure that issues of cultural diversity are being addressed. This conference looked at how other European countries are responding to the issue of cultural diversity and our speakers shared with us their strategies, policies and examples of good practice, as well as exploring new links and opportunities for co-operation. 120 delegates participated in this conference.
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NON-EU FINANCING FOR CULTURE
9 December 2006 - Tate Modern, London, UK
A one-day conference exploring, with contributions from continental European and UK speakers, non-EU financing opportunities for the cultural sector, including sponsorship, trusts and foundations, and micro-credits. Over 90 UK delegates participated in the conference.
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EU: CHALLENGES, EXAMPLES, OPPORTUNITIES
January-March 2005 - DCMS, London, UK
A series of 5 one-day conferences, each with contributions from continental European and UK speakers, covering:
- Cultural Policy as a Tool for Change
- European Co-operation: Case Studies
- The new Structural Funds 2007-2013
- Citizenship and the new Europe
- The European Union Approach to Culture
Due to demand, an extra two conferences were held in March (in London and York) on the topic of the new Structural Funds. A total of over 300 UK delegates attended these 7 conferences. Click here for more information on this event, including speaker details
MAY FAIR
19 May 2004 - Town Hall, Manchester, UK
To celebrate the enlargement of the EU in May 2004, EUCLID brought 40 representatives from the 10 new Member States to Manchester for a one-day "cultural exchange" for the UK to learn about the cultural sector in the new Member States and to meet colleagues with a possible interest in joint projects, exchanges, tours and other collaborations. Over 150 UK delegates attended this conference.
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CULTIVATING CULTURAL CO-OPERATION
3 December 2003 - Canada House, London, UK
This one-day conference explored the impact and future of the Culture 2000 programme of the European Union. The conference was opened by the Rt Hon Estelle Morris (Minister of the Arts, UK) with representatives from the European Commission, the DCMS and English Heritage and presentations from over 20 successful projects. Over 90 delegates attended this conference.
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BIGGER BETTER BEAUTIFUL ?
14-17 February 2002 - Budapest, Hungary
EUCLID was co-organiser of this event held in Budapest, Hungary, in February 2002. The other co-organisers were the Budapest Cultural Observatory and the Hungarian Cultural Contact Point.
A WORKING CULTURE: Creativity, Culture and Employment
May 1998 - Royal National Theatre, London, UK
With support from DG V & DG X of the European Commission, the UK DCMS & others - part of UK Presidency of EU
DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ECONOMIC INITIATIVES
June 1996 - Liverpool, UK - For DG XVI of the European Commission
Implementing employment strategies for disadvantaged communities through the EU's structural policies.
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