Sverd i fjell

1. Sverd i fjell Core impacts, connections and legacy – Experiences from former ECoCs Kaunas, 18th of May 2018 Rolf Norås

2. STAVANGER KOMMUNE

3. The Twelve Cities Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

4. The Roles of Informants What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

5. The Structure What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

6. The Board • Limit number of members. Too many members lead to lack of responsibility and time wasting • Concentrate on vision, goal, economy etc. • Avoid artistic influence Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

7. Political Influence What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

8. The Budget • Average Level - 52 Mill. Euro (Infrastructure not included) • Liverpool the largest - Tallinn and Bergen the smallest • 74% came from public funds (state, city, region) • 66% spent on progr. (18% marketing, 16% operational costs) • Average level from sponsors were 13% • Difficult to compare the cities What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

9. Artistic Programme Good aspects • Strong Leadership, Independence • Clear Mandate and Criteria • Participation and Democratic processes • Budgetary control Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

10. Open Call • Five cities implemented Open Call • Different opinions > Positive: Turku and Tallinn > Difficult: Cork and Maribor > Both opinions: Stockholm What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

11. European vs. Local • A good balance is difficult, but critically important • The European dimension must be combined with local involvement Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

12. Inclusion and participation • Involve and challenge the City and the citizens • Achievement and support depends on involving and using the citizens • Enhance people's awareness of identity, demands and expectations • A narrative dimension is a central tool to participation Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

13. Sharing the title • Advantages, challenges and problems • A unique opportunity to increase cultural collaboration • Good intentions without given priority? What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

14. Relationship with the Municipality • Lack of commitment, participation and enthusiasm by the employees in the Municipality, especially from the Cultural Departments • Some Municipalities distanced themselves from responsibility • Foundations were looked at as competitors Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

15. Waste of unique competence • Offices close down • Skilled workers don't continue • Unique experiences, networks and human resources disappear Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

16. The Infrastructure • Less important than the mental dimension • New buildings must be financed outside the ECC-budget • New buildings must not be built without financial resources to run them afterwards Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

17. Media Attention • From criticism to support • Higher attention from international compared to national media • The Foundations are fairly satisfied with the media • The local daily news in Linz wanted to receive money for positive coverage What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

18. Legacy • The years beyond the ECC Year are even more important than the year itself • An opportunity to offer new ways of thinking, new networks, new cultural infrastructure - values which were not there before • Build the future on identity and historically conditions • Maintain a budget to continue international work Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

19. Be yourself • Be inspired by former ECCs - don't copy them • Standardized models limit orginality, innovation and local culture • Build programmes based on own identity and local conditions Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

20. Evaluation • Must be research-based and independent • Evaluate both before and after the ECC Year • Reports written by operational teams are limited reliable Whatwouldyou do differentlyifyouknewwhatyounowknow An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

21. A main conclusion There is no golden rule to be a successful European Capital of Culture. Even though the concept is considered as the EU's most successful cultural programme ever, there is still a further potential to identify and explore specific opportunities and challenges to better share experiences and learn from each other. (The Author) What would you do differently if you knew what you now know An investigation into 12 former European Capitals of Culture. By Rolf Norås

22. Thank you! rolfnoras@gmail.com