2015-2018
Concept in progress
the problem:
The Solution:
The Metaphor:
the time of crisis and insecurity not yet perfect model (economic, social)
alternative ways of thinking, perception, lifestyles
the house: as a shelter and common space
environmental threat
culture as a crucial democratic tool for sustainable transformation
the circle: the journey round the Baltic to rediscover our potential
complex urban issues
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the theme: vulnerability
centre vs periphery inclusion/ exclusion participation/passivity
identity vs otherness tradition/change integration/division
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consumerism vs sustainability degradation/protection destruction/creation
the objectives overall (the eusbsr): to develop collaboration so as to face challenges and promote a more balanced development in the bsr
long term
to engage various groups across sectors so as to involve local communities around the „vulnerable” issues through the series of cultural events, with a mobile exhibition as a reference point
medium term
to share know-how and develop methodology for culture to facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration and build up citizen activism to transfer local experience to the BSR level and the BSR perspective to the local context
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immediate
to strengthen civil society and its institutions in the BSR by laying the foundations for a sustainable cross-sectoral network of institutions, experts and artists to create the sense of community within the BSR through shared emotional connection and commitment
The Target Groups/Beneficiaries Citizens of the BSR Artists, cultural operators, activists, scientists, other experts Various organisations active in the field of environmental issues, space development, civic activism etc., Institutions (public establishments, business sector, creative sector, universities) Authorities (multi-level governance)
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the content
the preparatory stage
developing the project's activities
identifying areas of vulnerability
the methodology
specifying target groups
(How can we strongly contribute to the project?)
(What do we want to care for, defend, reinforce?) (Who are we doing it FOR and WITH?)
identifying the partners' strengths developing local partnership
(Which organizations from the creative sector would like to join us?)
collaboration across sectors
(How can we best inter-connect creative sector and other groups?)
involving the project's actors (Who are the experts, artists etc. to express our message?)
collaboration within the BSR
(How can we successfully transfer our expertise to other location in the BSR?)
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(How can we effectively create the sense of commitment and communicate our message?)
groups across sectors
project partners
vulnerable issue
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artists
activity : debate
activity: artistic residence
activity: installation in public space
activity: literary workshops exhibition
activitiy: performance
activity: mobile app
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activity: concert
and more....
exhibition as the project's lens i.e. something that facilitates and influences perception, comprehension, or evaluation*
artworks from 10 countries in the BSR curatorial team representing partners artworks as a result of process/dialogue with local communities and/or expert groups across sectors transferable content: exhibition venues in 10 countries in the BSR exhibition format adjusted to local needs and capacities the content inspiring accompanying activities *http://www.merriam-webster.com
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the results: The increase in interest and public awareness on "vulnerable" areas through their identification and highlighting by cultural events The increase in citizen participation around "vulnerable" issues by engaging them in cultural events The improved effectiveness of activities contributing to the BSR's more balanced development by creating and providing the project's actors with the tools of cross-sectoral methodology, which can be transferred and scaled around the BSR The creation of the space under "The Baltic House" roof for new project ideas to incubate and for the actors involved to develop their competences The strengthening of a sustainable cross-sectoral network of institutions, organisations, experts and artists contributing to the more balanced development of the BSR
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tha baltic house lab 2015 (spring-autumn) gdansk, tri-city, the pomeranian region
The Baltic Sea
gdansk waterways and waterfronts
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tha baltic house lab 2015 (spring-autumn) gdansk, tri-city, the pomeranian region Waterways connecting different parts of the city and connecting the city with the sea reflected in the project’s spatial arrangement (location of events). Water and waterfronts as a an important “vulnerable” area, in the context of the following: urban development: access, sustainability, integration social activation and inclusion in public space environmental and landscape protection
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tha baltic house lab 2015 (spring-autumn) gdansk, tri-city, the pomeranian region art routes
workshops brainstorming partner meetings
methodology testing
and many more...
debates seminars
Mobile Apps concerts
connecting
THINK TANK(ER)
EXHIBITION
the baltic house sets on the journey around the baltic sea 2016-2018
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the synergy effects:
Baltic Dimensions
art line
the baltic dimensions
culturability bsr
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ars baltica
river//cities platform
the proposed partnership Poland – Gdansk – The Baltic Sea Cultural Centre Germany – Schlezwig-Holstein – Kiel – Gesellschaft für zeitgenössische Konzepte e.V. Denmark – Copenhagen – Cultura21 Norway – tbc Sweden – Stockholm – Färgfabriken Finland – Rauma – Rauma Art Museum Estonia – Tallinn – Estonian Centre of Architecture Latvia – Riga – The Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art Lithuania – Vilnius – Laimikis.lt Russia – Kaliningrad Oblast – Kaliningrad – The Baltic Branch of NCCA
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"the baltic house" concept Part - financed by the European Union
partners:
the bscc in gdansk
fargfabriken, stockholm
Contact: magdalena.zakrzewska@nck.org.pl
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rauma art museum