The subject of this Master Thesis is to write an application for a call in the European Funding program of Culture, called “Creative Europe”. The application is about a four year cultural exchange project between the regions Murau (Austria), Maribor (Slovenia) and Pecs (Hungary). The author works for a European Regional Development Company and managed a regional cultural project in the past. With this Master Thesis he tries to give an insight about the funding system of the European Union and its cultural part. Some examples of successfully installed culture projects in regional development are followed by a specific application for a transnational culture project.
The project should be a start for a long term collaboration of these regions supporting artists, culture, tourism and economic affairs. Inhabitants of these regions should receive a strong impression of other cultures, get to know new people and new friendships to generate a small support of retaining the peace positive development in Europe.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Europe 2020
1.2. Organisation and Budget in European Union
1.3. European Commission and its departments
1.4. DG EAC
1.5. Programs of DG EAC
1.5.1. Erasmus+
1.5.2. Europe for Citizens
1.5.3. Eurydice
1.5.4. EU Aid volunteers
1.5.5. Creative Europe
1.6. Creative Europe
1.7. Cooperation Projects
1.7.1. Smaller scale cooperation projects
1.7.2. Larger scale cooperation projects
1.8. Call for proposals – cooperation projects
1.8.1. What is a “Call for proposals”
1.8.2. Features of a call
1.8.3. Call EAC/S16/2013
1.8.4. EAC/S16/2013
1.9. Recent EU funded culture projects
1.10. Importance of the Call /Object of this application
2. Main part - Application
2.1. General preliminary remarks to the pdf application
2.1.1. Supplement page 2 pdf: Full list of partner organisations
2.1.2. Supplement page 6 of pdf: Aims and Activities
2.1.3. Supplement page 14 of pdf: Distribution of grant by organisation
2.2. Application Form Master Thesis
3. Details about project
3.1. Detailed description of work packages
3.2. Work packages and GANNT Chart / project plan
3.3. Budget
3.4. Needs analysis
3.5. Logical Framework Matrix
3.6. Description of the exploitation
3.6.1. Opportunity Cultural online platform
3.6.2. Opportunity Culture app
3.6.3. Opportunity Workshops
3.6.4. Opportunity Exchange of young musicians
3.6.5. Opportunity Culture truck
3.6.6. Opportunity Cultural Newspaper
3.6.7. Opportunity Talent and Innovation Competition
3.6.8. Opportunity Museums network
4. Summary and outlook
Project Objective and Themes
The primary objective of this Master Thesis is to develop and draft a project application for the European Union funding program "Creative Europe". The thesis aims to facilitate a four-year cross-border cultural exchange project between the regions of Murau (Austria), Maribor (Slovenia), and Pecs (Hungary) by providing a comprehensive, actionable project plan and analysis of EU funding structures.
- Analysis of European Union cultural funding policies and the "Creative Europe" program.
- Development of a transnational cultural exchange project ("Holzweltkultur") targeting long-term collaboration.
- Strategic integration of regional art, tourism, and economic stakeholders into a unified network.
- Implementation of innovative tools, including a multilingual digital platform, talent competitions, and mobile cultural outreach.
Excerpt from the Book
3.1. Detailed description of work packages
The culture and creative sector is one of the most dynamic fields in the European Union. In recent years there has been a great deal of interest in cultural effects on regional development confirmed by few studies (Maenpa, 2012). In our EU regional development office “Holzwelt Murau” we are also convinced, that culture is a necessary part for successful regional development work. For this reason and culture project named “Kunst- und Kulturnetzwerk Murau” renamed to “Holzweltkultur” was installed in 2011. The impact was to connect regional artists and culture, discover of creative potential and bring it to the market. This project should be extended and upgraded in the next period 2015-2020. As we have now the situation that most of the artists and cultural representatives are happy to have an institution like “Holzweltkultur”, we are confident that other regions also have advantages with such a concept and that transnational cooperation brings new chances to light. Tourism is an enormous value for the living standard in the project partner regions. Cultural activities have the power to boost interest and increase the number of guests. Economy is underdeveloped and has a big potential to fill the gap to rich cities and regions. Creative ideas are needed to open new markets and create new jobs.
The region of Murau wants to improve the exchange with Hungary and Slovenia. Hungarian regions welcome Austria guests but need support to become acquainted. Slovenian regions had already partner projects with Graz but extending ideas to North West is always very interesting. They want to increase their image. So as we know that it many cases culture projects opened further collaboration in different fields, cross cultural projects with this countries should be organised. EU and our regions have a common goal. The impact of this project is the start of intensive collaboration between the regions. Where politic and economy touch their limits culture and art open new ways for communication.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the European context, the organizational structure of the EU, and specific funding programs like "Creative Europe" to establish a foundation for the proposed project.
2. Main part - Application: Provides the specific, detailed application documents and partner profiles required for a project submission to the "Creative Europe" call.
3. Details about project: Delivers a granular breakdown of the project’s work packages, budget requirements, and exploitation strategies to ensure long-term regional impact.
4. Summary and outlook: Reviews the project's strategic goals and reflects on the significance of cross-border cultural collaboration for regional economic and social development.
Keywords
Creative Europe, Holzweltkultur, Regional Development, Cultural Exchange, EU Funding, Transnational Cooperation, Murau, Maribor, Pecs, Cultural Management, Networking, Innovation, Talent Competition, Art and Tourism, Project Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this Master Thesis?
The thesis focuses on preparing a professional grant application for the European Union's "Creative Europe" funding program to support a transnational cultural exchange project.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The project covers cultural networking, the development of regional digital platforms, talent promotion, tourism integration, and cross-border collaboration between Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary.
What is the ultimate goal of the proposed project?
The goal is to create a long-term, sustainable cultural network that supports artists, boosts regional tourism and economy, and promotes social cohesion through transnational exchange.
Which scientific or management methodology is applied?
The thesis utilizes a "top-down" principle, reviewing EU structures and targets, followed by a specific project design utilizing management tools like logical framework matrices and detailed work package descriptions.
What does the main part of the document treat?
The main part contains the practical application forms, partner organization details, financial planning, and the justification for the "Smaller scale cooperation project" proposal.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Key terms include Creative Europe, Holzweltkultur, Regional Development, Cultural Exchange, EU Funding, and Transnational Cooperation.
How is the budget distributed among partners?
The budget distribution is based on the self-financing capacity of the involved partners, with the project coordinator (Holzwelt Murau) holding the lead share, followed by major regional institutions like the Conservatory of Maribor and the University of Pecs.
What role do the "Cultural Truck" and "Talent Competition" play?
These are strategic activities designed to foster innovation and outreach; the Cultural Truck serves as a mobile performance venue to reach rural audiences, while the Talent Competition identifies and supports creative potential across the three participating nations.
- Citation du texte
- Florian Schnabl (Auteur), 2015, European Funding. Guidelines for an application of the cultural platform “Holzweltkultur”, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/358234
