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August 15, 2025
Are you active in the cultural sector as an artist or a representative of a cultural organization and want to take your business to the next level?
Are you curious about European cultural cooperation and what EU funding is available?
Welcome to the first part of the event “Creative Europe – your way to international cultural projects!”.
The event will be broadcast live for those who cannot attend in person.
Location: DoTank Center, Science Park Borås and online.
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 17.00-19.00 (Drop-in from 16.30)
Register for the event here.
Europe Direct Stockholm and Europe Direct Sjuhärad invites you to a seminar on EU programs and funding opportunities for the cultural and creative sectors. The focus will be on Creative Europe, the EU’s framework program for culture. Get useful information from experts about the program and about co-financing from the region, and be inspired by project examples from different parts of Sweden. Part 2 of the event is a workshop that builds on the content of part 1. In part 2, you get the chance to immerse yourself in the application process based on your own project idea. More information about part 2 will be announced in the fall.
The aim of the seminar is to highlight the importance of Creative Europe for the cultural and creative sector in the EU and the opportunities and results that make a difference for Swedish cultural life. Creative Europe is a key player in strengthening and developing international cooperation across European borders.
Program*:
16.30 Mingle and exhibition
Mingle with light snacks where you will meet representatives from Leader Sweden, Region Västra Götaland, Creative Europe Desk, Europe Direct and Intercult.
17.00 Introduction of the Europe Direct offices
17.05 Information on Creative Europe
Ann Traber from Creative Europe Desk Sweden at the Swedish Arts Council provides information on funding opportunities within Creative Europe and current calls.
17.30 Inspiration: Examples of projects supported by Creative Europe
Intercult presents the project Turning the Tide
TeaterNu presents the project TestArt
Kulturhuset Stadsteatern presents the project Triangle for Ukrainian Artists
IlDance presents the project iCoDaCo (Note, presentation in English)
18.30 Regional perspective
Region Västra Götaland presents opportunities for co-funding from the Culture Committee.
18.50 Closing and questions
Europe Direct offices will summarize the day and provide information on Part 2.
Followed by a mingle for networking and coffee!
Register here.
The event is organized in cooperation with Creative Europe Desk of the Arts Council, Borås region and Intercult.
*The program is subject to change.
