After the second round of the Open Call „Support for the Creation of Professional Art and Cultural Products for Children and Youth” Ministry of Culture has signed 6 contracts with project applicants to realize projects in the EEA grants programme „Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Cultural Cooperation”.
Projects recieved co-financing from the Programme in the amount of 1 259 336,71 euro. Within the framework of the approved projects, new professional contemporary art and culture products will be created, as well as the development of an audience will also be promoted.
Limited liability company „Lielais Dzintars" together with the Donorstate project partner from Norway – Julian Sæther and the Donorstate project partner from Iceland – Greta Clough till February 29, 2024 will realize the project „Performing Arts Laboratory „CirqueMusique”.”
Liepāja Concert Hall Great Amber, together with partners from Norway and Iceland, will work on the creation of a mobile full-scale interdisciplinary music production for young audiences (aged 12 to 18) with the elements of circus and choreography. The creation process will be based on creative ‘ateliers’ in four regions of Latvia, which will include various artistic experiences, networking, workshops, and performances with young professionals and younger audiences. The Project's goal is to create a meaningful connection between professional artists and teenagers from regions to promote learning new performing arts skills and broaden their experience of arts as active participants or audience members.
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