Programme
The programme consists of two phases:
- The Cities Ahead Academy consists of expert input and workshops to train local administrations and cultural actors in (international) cultural urban development
- The Academy programme is designed for 2 days and consists of 3 freely selectable modules
- The Academy is open to employees from cultural administration, economic development, urban planning, offices for international relations, and tourism offices as well as employees of local cultural institutions
- The global Cities Ahead Open Call promotes innovative and participatory creative projects in the participating cities
Modules
Building Creative City Ecosystems Development of cities as cultural locations and the importance of creative districts |
Leveraging Culture for Sustainability Potentials of art and culture for sustainability-oriented urban development |
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Crafting Cultural Strategies Potentials and application of cultural development plans |
Joining International City Networks Insight into city networks, their modes of operation, goals, and benefits |
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Working with Cultural Data Collecting and applying cultural data for the best possible impact for cities |
Becoming European Capital of Culture Procedure and insights into successful application processes |
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Application deadline
Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions is 15 September 2023 at 23:59 CET. You will receive feedback on your participation in Cities Ahead by 15 October 2023 at the latest.