The annual Elbląg Bread Festival celebrations took place in Elbląg last weekend. On this occasion, the Municipality and City of Elbląg pursued an important aspect of its policy on international cooperation. Foreign representatives from partner cities were invited. The Association of Polish Communes Euroregion Baltic actively participated in the implementation and activation of cross-border regional cooperation at the level of cities and municipalities from European countries. During both official and behind-the-scenes meetings, we promoted the currently implemented project Active Active Creative - Stimulating the spirit of cultural and creative entrepreneurship. It was an excellent opportunity to promote the project internationally.
Active Creative - Stimulating the spirit of the cultural and creative entrepreneurship
The Active Creative Project - stimulating the spirit of cultural and creative entrepreneurship, aims to improve business and entrepreneurial competences among representatives of the creative sector from Poland and Norway, internationalize their achievements, build a cooperation network, and create favorable conditions for the creation and development of creative sector organizations. When preparing the project concept, the bidders were guided by the goals and needs defined in national and EU strategies as well as consultations conducted with organizations operating in the creative sector as well as existing business and academic partners and the administration.
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On Sunday 27 August this year, the EL Gallery Art Centre hosted a ceramics workshop, prepared as part of the Active Creative project. Under the guidance of a specialist, Elbląg-based artist Anna Gawron, participants learned about the specifics of working in clay and how to create vessels.
In a week's time, on 3 September, the second part of the workshop will take place, during which participants will complete the works they started on Sunday, stimulating the spirit of their creativity and learning further secrets of the ceramic craft workshop.
The Baltic Home exhibition, which had its opening last Friday, will also run until 3 September.
Planning and writing international projects - training
A training course entitled 'Planning and writing international projects' was held last weekend. The training was held in a stationary format. The first part took place at the headquarters of our Association, then the participants were hosted within the walls of the Cyprian Norwid Elbląg Library.
The course was devoted to topics related to the creation of international projects and all the important aspects related to planning and writing the above. Also discussed were ways of jointly writing projects, developing dedicated localities and their inhabitants. Participants in the training represented municipal units dealing with culture, tourism and history.
The training took place as part of the project 'AkTYwny KreaTYwny - stimulating the spirit of cultural and creative entrepreneurship'. Together we are working towards a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.
BALTIC HOME exhibition
On Friday evening, 25 August, the opening of the design exhibition 'Baltic Home' took place at the EL Gallery Art Centre. After a ceremonial welcome to the guests by the organisers and the Elbląg authorities,
Participants in the exhibition had the chance to get acquainted with original exhibits from the field of carpentry and interior design. The exhibition, which presented furniture and interior elements of Baltic homes created by local and international artists, provided an opportunity to compare contemporary design with the classics of coastal creativity. Each utilitarian object, each piece of furniture, presented during the exhibition, was designed according to the author's concept, using the craftsmanship method. Visitors were provided with information material to explore each exhibit in greater depth.
The event also featured a performance by one of Szczecin's talented artists, whose art conveys an important social message, which can also be learned about by visiting the EL Gallery Art Centre in Elbląg.
The exhibition will be open until 3 September 2023. Those who have not yet had the opportunity to see it live are cordially invited to visit it.
The event is being held as part of the project 'AkTYwny KreaTYwny - stimulating the spirit of cultural and creative entrepreneurship'. Together we are working towards a green, competitive and inclusive Europe. The project is funded by Iceland Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Funds under the Active Citizens - Regional Fund programme. The activity is co-financed by the Municipality of Szczecin.
Active Creative - full team meeting
The following day, on 25 August, we hosted the full Active Creative project at our Association's headquarters. During the discussions, the partner from Norway asked about the experiences of both Polish partners in organising the exhibition. There was an exchange of mutual experiences and practical solutions for the planned future exhibition in Norway.
The meeting was also devoted to further project activities, such as workshops and training courses, on topics based on a needs diagnosis of the target group carried out recently, concerning the themes of the courses to be held as part of the Active Creative project.
Organisational meeting of the Active Creative project
A meeting of the partners of the Polish side of the Active Creative project took place on 24 August. The plan was discussed for the opening of the exhibition 'Baltic Home. Local Dialogue'. and accompanying events. The exhibition will feature works by contemporary local artists from the Baltic Sea area who design functional furniture and original interior design elements.
The exhibition, which is currently being prepared, is part of the Active Creative project to stimulate the spirit of cultural and creative entrepreneurship. The artists can be supported and developed thanks to the acquisition of funds from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the EEA Funds under the 'Active Citizens - Regional Fund' programme and aims to strengthen business, cultural and entrepreneurial competences among representatives of the creative sector from Poland and Norway.
