Warsaw – a City of Culture
Report 2017 Culture Department City of Warsaw 2017 Culture contributes to what Warsaw is, has impact on its value and its being perceived as a dynamic and attractive city in the modern world. Over the last few years it has been one of our most important priorities and development factors. It is also a significant part of our brand and a clear determinant of noticeable social change triggered by investments and revitalisation projects. Culture draws its value from the cooperation of various partners, transcending boundaries and exclusion.
By participating in culture, residents build relationships, which shape the identity of citizens and a shared responsibility for decisions. These processes are assisted and supported by the effective implementation of the strategic document – our cultural constitution – the Programme of Culture Development. We have conducted effective dialogue focused on culture, enabling us to get to know the preferences and needs of its audiences, and adjust the activities of cultural institutions to their expectations.
Warsaw supports the creative sector and business, realising its role in creating new perspectives and enriching urban space. We also support creative people, dedicating particular attention to art scholarships, as we have increased the funds available for both experienced and new artists. We appreciate the contribution that local community centres and libraries make to Warsaw's cultural landscape, as they often adopt new ways of operation to keep up with contemporary developing technologies and forms of communication.
The big picture is made up of little details. You can read about them in the Culture Department's report summarising our activities in 2017.
Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz
Mayor of Warsaw table of contents
Background 4
The Programme of Culture Development 6
Studies and analyses 6
Support for creativity 8
Cultural education 12
Audience development 14
Management 16
The development of libraries 17
Investments 19
Revitalisation 22
Cooperation with non-governmental organisations 24
Creative sector 26
Partnership 28
International cooperation 30
Funding for culture 32 Background
City of Warsaw is the manager and sponsor of culture in Warsaw. It implements its cultural policy through the Culture Department.
This report summarises our activities in 2017.
Priorities: knowledge and dialogue-based management increasing the role of culture in city policy implementing the Programme of Culture Development
Report 2017. Background 4 In addition to heated debates around Współczesny Theatre, TR Warszawa, the Warsaw Rising Museum, and the POLIN Museum of the History the subject of creative freedom, of Polish Jews. last year saw a continuation of organised activities connected with On 17 May the Dramatyczny Theatre hosted a charity our audience development project concert featuring the Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra. and the implementation of a very large segmentation study on the participation and non-participation in culture Trial in Warsaw, the results of which will be presented in mid-2018. We continued Warsaw supported the production of a play directed to work on supporting creativity by Krystian Lupa, one of the best theatre directors in Poland. It was one of the most important events (by renewing the art scholarship of autumn. The play premiered on 15 November programme). Lastly, we managed at the Nowy Teatr International Cultural Centre. to prepare for making key decisions The play was created in co-productionof four Warsaw connected with a number of investments theatres: Nowy Theatre, STUDIO teatrgaleria, in Warsaw. A lot was achieved due Powszechny Theatre, TR Warszawa and the following to the activities of non-governmental European cultural institutions: Kunstenfestivaldesarts organisations and our institutions. – Bruxelles, Printemps des Comédiens – Montpellier, In this report you will find detailed Odéon – Théâtre de l'Europe – Paris, Festival d'Automne a Paris, La Filature, Scene nationale – information on our activities in 2017. Mulhouse, Théâtre du Nord – Lille, HELLERAU – Europäisches Zentrum der Künste Dresden, Onassis Tomasz Thun-Janowski Cultural Centre – Athens. Director of the Culture Department City of Warsaw Forum for the Future Warsaw of Culture for Aleppo The event, created due to citizens' initiative, was held on 18-19 November under the name “Let Us Get Fund-raisers during theatre performances, charity Together”. Three days of debates, meetings concerts, and donating profits from selected events – and presentations on subjects democratically selected Warsaw's cultural institutions were not indifferent by participants from all over Poland. The event's to the tragedy of Aleppo. The following institutions subject matter was determined by working groups, joined the campaign to support the people of Aleppo: the so-called tables. The topics suggested Ateneum Theatre, Baj Theatre, Guliwer Puppet by the participants themselves included the rights Theatre, Komedia Theatre, Kwadrat Theatre, Lalka of authors and addressees of culture, cultural Theatre, the Nowy Teatr International Cultural Centre, education, the challenges of multiculturalism, cultural Ochoty Theatre, Powszechny Theatre, Roma Musical policies, and democracy. The Powszechny Theatre Theatre, Scena Prezentacje Theatre, Syrena Theatre, was the organiser of the event.
Report 2017. Background 5
The Programme of Culture Development
It is the document that forms the basis of Warsaw's cultural policy. It was created by people representing various areas of culture. The Programme of Culture Development includes programmes for the support of creativity and institutions in the fields of management, audience development, cultural education and libraries.
Studies and analyses
One of the pillars of our cultural segmentation studies on participation policy is taking knowledge-based in culture and an evaluation decisions and carrying out strategic of the City of Warsaw Literary Award. planning. The knowledge obtained This information enables us to make from various studies enables us informed decisions in setting to plan our long-term activities. the directions of our cultural policy The Culture Department ordered and to support our institutions a study of the audience of 30 in developing the cultural programme of Warsaw's cultural institutions, offered to Warsaw residents.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Studies and analyses 6 Dialogue within culture
The cooperation of the Culture Department and representatives of the public was analysed by scientists from the University of Warsaw. The team from the Social Challenges Unit analysed the cooperation documents. Its members also learned about the experiences and opinions of dialogue participants and those non-governmental organisations which did not participate in it. The results formed the basis for suggested solutions to increase the effectiveness of public dialogue in the field of culture in Warsaw. The analysis commissioned by the Culture Department also supports a wider process of changing the structure of Warsaw's dialogue with non-governmental organisations.
The evaluation of the City of Warsaw Literary Award
After ten editions of the City of Warsaw Literary Award between 2008 and 2017, the time has come to evaluate the effects and draw conclusions on the further development of this project. In order to do this, we have developed an evaluation concept for the Award and commissioned a study. The evaluation proved that the Award has been an effective tool in supporting writers and has seen significant progress in publicity measures. The recommendations mainly called for the organisation of events promoting the Award and its winners and establishing cooperation with institutions, which could contribute to publicity measures.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Studies and analyses 7 Support for creativity
In the implementation of culture and improving the position of the operational programme of creators in their relations with within the Programme of Culture other entities. Our activities also focus Development dedicated to supporting on improving access to the places creative development, our focus and spaces for creative activity has been on diversity, the inclusion and establishing new venues with of creative communities cultural functions. We develop and the development of creative a variety of forms of supporting individuals. We are committed creativity, such as scholarships, to creating mechanisms which awards, subsidies, a film commission, facilitate orientation in the world and residencies.
Art scholarships of the City of Warsaw
The nearly ten-year old tradition of granting scholarships has been aimed at supporting artists active outside cultural institutions and non- governmental organisations. To date, the City has provided financial support to 224 artists, allocating PLN 4.5 million for this purpose. In 2017 we granted 224 scholarships to 30 creative people. Holders represent a variety of artistic disciplines, including literature, creative visual arts, theatre, film, music, and dancing. people
#newscholarships In October, when announcing the call for 2018, we introduced a number of significant changes to the scholarship system – a more transparent award procedure and highly specific evaluation criteria, the division into new and experienced artists. PLN million Most importantly, we increased the budget 4.5 to PLN 2 million, which will increase the number and amounts of scholarships. Art Scholarships
Report 2017. Culture Development / Support for Creativity 8 The Mazovia Warsaw Film Commission
Founded in 2010, the Commission is part of the Mazovia Institute of Culture. Warsaw has been PLN providing funds for half of this budget for three years 700,000 now. In 2017 its financial participation was [2017] PLN 700 thousand. By 2020 we plan to increase it to PLN 2 million.
The objective of the Film Commission is to support film projects (feature films, documentaries and animated features) produced in Warsaw and the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, which are connected with the region by virtue of the themes explored, the production system or the involvement of local artists. PLN 2 million [2020] The Mazovia Warsaw Film Commission
The Culture Animation Fund
It is implemented within the framework of the Warsaw Cultural Education Programme 2015-2020.
In 2017 the Fund provided financing to cultural education projects carried out by district community PLN 400,000 centres, and supported amateur activities and revitalisation. [2017] The Culture The financing amounted to PLN 400,000. Animation Fund
Report 2017. Culture Development / Support for Creativity 9 The Centre of Dance Art in Warsaw
In 2016 it was a pilot project covering 14 NGOs and creative collectives dedicated to contemporary dance. Today, it involves over 70 artists connected with Warsaw and 18 non-governmental organisations, and the City has PLN 1.25 million allocated to the project for 2017-2019. During its time, contemporary dance will have its regular hub at the Culture Centre KADR.
70 18 PLN 1.25 million artists NGOs [2017-2019]
The Centre of Dance Art in Warsaw
Subsidies for state institutions and universities
Each year, we support state cultural institutions and universities by holding an open call for projects important in the context of regional development policy. In 2017 we provided support for 20 projects.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Support for Creativity 10 The City of Warsaw Literary Award
It is a prestigious award with a history dating back to the pre-war times. This competition continues the tradition of a similarly named award from the years 1926-38, which was stopped by World War 2. In 2008 the Warsaw City Council adopted a resolution reactivating the award.
The 10th anniversary edition has already ended, we picked the best books for the prose, poetry, children's literature, and Warsaw edition categories from among 449 submitted works and we granted the Warsaw Creator lifetime achievement award. The award ceremony took place on 27 April Other awards at the Studio Theatre.
The city also finances two other awards:
Warsaw Grand Prix of the Warsaw Ryszard Kapuściński International Film Festival – PLN 100,000 Award for literary The KLIO Award – PLN 20,000 for books about Warsaw, granted during the Historical reportage Books Fair. In 2017 five awards were granted in this category. It is an award and instrument of promotion for reportage books which tackle important contemporary problems, inspire reflection and provide an insight into other cultures. This award is an excellent vehicle for promoting Warsaw, with its informal ambassador, the great and globally renowned Ryszard Kapuściński. 108 books were submitted for the 8th edition. The award ceremony was organised on 21 May at the Dramatyczny Theatre. In autumn we started accepting submissions for the next edition.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Support for Creativity 11 Cultural education
The Warsaw Cultural Education Programme is a joint project of the Culture Department and the Education Department to integrate the communities involved in cultural education, institutions, schools, NGOs and informal communities.
Today, other cities are following in our footsteps. The programme succeeded due to the know-how, energy, passion and versatility of its people.
Conferences under The Laboratory the Warsaw Cultural of Cultural Education Education Programme The programme includes an annual series of thematic Places are created by people. We invested conferences entitled eduAkcja Warszawy, which in the development of skills of teachers employed are aimed at networking and the exchange of good at Warsaw's community centres. On the basis practices. of appropriate identification measures we were able In 2017 the meetings were dedicated to media, film, to design a training system to build and boost these museums, music, and theatre. competences. The training courses for managers and employees as part of the Laboratory took two years and produced knowledge which can be put into practice in developing the programmes of cultural The Warsaw Exchange centres. In the future we would like to expand the programme to include modules addressed of Cultural Education at NGOs. Projects and Programmes
The exchange is an opportunity to present the winners of the Warsaw Cultural Education Award. During the November meeting at the National Film Archive – Audiovisual Institute (FINA) we met the best cultural organisers and teachers.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Cultural Education 12 The Warsaw Cultural PLN 100,000 Education Award [total prizes]
The objective of the competition for the Warsaw Cultural Education Award is to promote the best projects in the field of cultural education implemented in Warsaw. Participants can include cultural organisers and teachers, and the project can be implemented at cultural institutions, educational institutions and non-governmental organisations, higher education institutions, companies or by individuals. We met the authors of the best projects on 26 October at the ceremony 28 18 at the Cultural Centre KADR. awards distinction
The Warsaw Cultural Education Award
Report 2017. Culture Development / Cultural Education 13 Audience development
The programme covers a number courses and workshops of activities – from education for institutionsand community centres. and cultural organisation through We are committed to improving artistic programming, to promotion the skills of cultural educators, and marketing. generating interest and building long- term relationships with audiences, The first tasks were implemented increasing cultural participation as part of the two-year European and boosting the role of audiences ADESTE project. We organised training in the activities of institutions.
we provided training to 60 employees we have a system of supporting cultural institutions in developing relationships with audiences
50 cultural institutions and community Audience Development centres take part Programme in the programme
Report 2017. Audience Development Programme 14 Children's Week
It was the second time that Warsaw's cultural institutions turned Children's Day into a 10-day programme packed with fascinating events – concerts, competitions, plays, and exhibitions. The high quality of the offerings was ensured by artists, educators and cultural organisers who developed them. A combined map of events provided an easy way to access information for the audience.
The Culture Without the project sets an example for other Barriers Festival cities to follow
The festival took place for the fifth time between September and October under the title DON'T BE AFRAID TO FOLLOW WHAT YOU WANT.
It is aimed at providing people with disabilities with 150 unrestricted access to events, places and cultural events texts.
The Day of Public 100 Theatre institutions across On 13 May, on the Day of Public Theatre, the following Poland Warsaw-based theatres took part in the campaign A 500-grosz theatre ticket: Komedia, Lalka, Rampa, Syrena, Nowy Teatr International Cultural Centre, The Culture Współczesny, Guliwer, Studio, Dramatyczny, Withoout Barriers Powszechny, Ochoty, Żydowski, TR Warszawa, Festival and Roma.
We are glad that Warsaw has such a strong representation in the nationwide campaign organised by the Theatre Institute. We hope that the theatre visits will not only promote art, but will also spark dialogue and encourage frequent participation in cultural events.
Report 2017. Audience Development Programme 15 Management
Today, cultural institutions are rapidly Competitions changing in the pursuit of better resource management and in order for directors to better understand and respond of Warsaw's cultural to their audiences. institutions We want to support them in pursuing In March Paweł Dangel was appointed Director this mission, while encouraging them of the Ateneum Theatre, as, according to evaluate their activities and focus to the selection board, he presented the most on development. consistent and realistic concept of the activities of the Ateneum Theatre in the upcoming theatre building upgrading, also stating the will to continue and respect the greatest achievements Statutes in the institution's legacy.
We began working on the social and developmental In July Jacek Mikołajczyk was appointed Director mission of regional and local government cultural of the Syrena Theatre. In this case, the board institutions as part of the regular and methodological chose the winning concept on the basis of its strategic process and in consultation with important attractive musical and musical-theatrical repertoire, stakeholder groups. We would like this mission its responding to the needs of a wide audience to be clearly defined and included in the statutes and the fact that it fits in well with the vision of institutions. All actions connected with updating of Warsaw as a city providing a diverse range the statutes are carried out with the independence of cultural events. of the institutions involved in mind. In September the Scena Prezentacje Theatre appointed Paweł Wodziński as Director, who will be implementing the concept created jointly with Bartosz Kiosk of Culture Frąckowiak. He was chosen because of his original concept of the theatre's programme and organisation. In May, the first such kiosk in Warsaw was In 2018 we will probably hear about established as a joint initiative of Warsaw's Warsaw Biennale. cultural institutions, the Culture Department and the www.ewejsciowki.pl portal (kiosk operator). It was opened on Krakowskie Przedmieście St., opposite the entrance gate to the University of Warsaw Main Campus. It provides information on cultural events in Warsaw and sells tickets to more than 30 of the city's cultural institutions.
Report 2017. Culture Development / Management 16 The development of libraries 200 libraries The Culture Department, recognising the high social and culture-building potential of Warsaw's libraries, initiated a discussion on the functions and roles, range of services, space, and image of libraries and the skills 5 million and tasks of librarians, their volumes relationships with users and methods of communication and using new technologies. The Library Development Programme was developed in a participatory manner, featuring representatives of all groups of people connected with libraries. the programme Together, we discussed the ways of implementing the recommendations is being implemented prepared by our team of experts. with the participation of library communities
2017 was a year of workshops and consultations conducted by Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Informacyjnego (Foundation for the Development of Information Society) and Fundacja Kultury Dialogu (Foundation for the Culture of Dialogue). The meetings featured active participation from librarians, local activists, staff from community centres, NGOs, but also readers, mayors and employees of culture a joint portal departments of most districts of Warsaw. and identification in 2018
Report 2017. The development of libraries 17 Evaluation of library job positions
One of the main recommendations submitted for the programme was to create a unified system of employee remuneration in libraries across the city.
In 2017 we performed an evaluation of job positions in libraries. We allocated PLN 2 million for this PLN million purpose in our budget. The company invited 10 to perform the evaluation carried out the process for wage adjustment in a participatory manner, with the inclusion of the librarian community, and presented its suggestions for wage adjustment.
a system of training courses for librarians in 2018
Library Development Programme
Report 2017. The development of libraries 18 Investments
Our investments involve not only the modernisation of existing institutions, but also the construction of new buildings to improve the quality of our urban space. Thanks to the increased budget on cultural investments, Varsovians can take advantage of increasingly modern cultural facilities. the renovation of townhouses The new face 11 of the Museum of Warsaw
In May 2017, after years of intensive renovation work, the Museum of Warsaw was reopened. In 11 renovated townhouses at 28-42 Rynek Starego Miasta visitors can attend the new main exhibition, temporary exhibitions, a varied programme of activities, and also a wonderful 65 million bookstore focused on the subject of Warsaw. [including The main exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” comprises PLN 18 million more than 7,000 items in 21 thematic rooms. The exhibits, co-funding from which are all original items, include artworks and everyday Norway grants] items. In May the first part of the exhibition was opened, consisting of 8 rooms and related sections. The second part of the exhibition is planned to open in June 2018. The Museum of Warsaw
Report 2017. Investments 19 The Museum of Modern Art / TR Warszawa
Constructing the building to house both these The WARSAW institutions is another investment challenge for the city. It is based on the competition-winning UNDER CONSTRUCTION design of the Thomas Phifer and Partners architecture studio. In 2017 works leading to obtaining a building Festival permit and preparing detailed plans for construction Defilad Sq. were conducted. A step forward
A joint project of the Museum Museum of Modern Art and the Warsaw Museum. In 2017 the Festival, on the Vistula which was held for the ninth time,
Once again in its over 10-year history, the Museum lasted more than two months. of Modern Art proved that it excels in adapting The main exhibition presented to changes and continues operating after moving various faces of Defilad Sq. shaped to new locations. This includes the March relocation, which included the demolition of the museum's by history and transformation previous building, the “Emilia” pavilion. Locating processes. the museum in a pavilion by the Vistula fits in well with the concept of the Vistula District and the Year of the Vistula River, and takes full advantage of the enormous potential of the space that we have been restoring for the city and its residents for several years now.
On 25 March the Museum was opened in a temporary pavilion with an exhibition entitled The Beguiling Siren is Thy Crest.
On 2 June a painted composition by Sławomir Pawszak, which was selected in a competition, was uncovered on the building's facade. The artwork was recreated on the 1,600 sq. m of the wall by a team of painters from Good Looking Studio.
Report 2017. Investments 20 Community centres
The new headquarters of the Culture Centre KADR sq.m of area was officially opened on 6 October. 7,000
Thanks to the new modern building, the institution, which has been around for nearly 40 years, was presented with new opportunities.
The new KADR has an area of nearly 7,000 sq. m, out of which 3,200 sq. m is usable space to meet the demands of visitors: 15 education rooms, including a recording studio, a photo studio 15 education with a cyclorama, multimedia stations, a cafe, rooms and an auditorium equipped with modern technologies with seats for 232 people. 232 seats in the new auditorium
The new headquarters of the Culture Centre KADR
Report 2017. Investments 21 Revitalisation
The Culture Department remains focused on the Integrated Revitalisation Programme of the City of Warsaw until 2022, which targets right-bank Warsaw. The list of investments is being extended by those conducted in Warsaw's Praga District.
Sinfonia Varsovia European Music Centre
Bthe construction and handover of the modern concert hall designed by Thomas Pucher is one of the most important and most interesting challenges for the City. It is also one of the flagship revitalisation projects.
The detailed conceptual design for the Sinfonia Varsovia Centre was presented in January. The new concert hall will have 1850 seats, all with excellent acoustics. This is thanks to the combination of two architectural concepts, i.e. shoebox, which ensures perfect acoustics, and surround hall, which provides the best view.
Progress can be monitored on: 1850 seats www.sinfoniavarsoviacentrum.pl in the new auditorium
Report 2017. Revitalisation 22 Revitalisation projects
In addition to the tasks involving infrastructure investments, soft measures also play an important role. They are meant to help better The Baj Theatre understand the needs of residents, develop cultural skills and popularise This is a valuable project, because we are bringing back theatrical activity to a place which historically cultural participation. served this function and saving the historic building which forms a significant part of this district's heritage. It is a crucial revitalisation project as this renovation is expected to provide a stimulus Cultural organisers for the development of this part of Warsaw. 6 people working as cultural organisers for integration activities were effective in supporting the process of revitalising Warsaw. The main objective of these Konopacki Palace activities was to increase the cultural and social activity of residents in areas covered by the Integrated Revitalisation Programme. As part of their work, The renovation of this historic building began in they help establish contacts and cooperation between September. As requested by residents in a public various people involved in Praga District issues, consultation, it is going to house a local community informal groups, institutions, and organisations. centre and a meeting place for neighbours. It is the cultural organisers who are the closest to residents and they make changes possible due to their sensitivity and dedication.
Culture brings revitalisation to Praga. We listen to the needs of residents and develop their cultural skills.
Report 2017. Revitalisation 23 Cooperation with non-governmental organisations
Decisions on cooperating with NGOs Since 2007 the City has spent nearly PLN 234 million on open calls for proposals for cultural projects are made in consultation with these involving non-governmental organisations. The organisations. In 2017 we jointly Programme for Cooperation Development provides for worked on a transparent procedure an obligatory 5% annual increase in the budget. and competition tasks. We introduced There were more multi-year contracts, which an Individual Assessment Sheet guarantee the stability of project implementation. Numerous prestigious cultural events which for selection board members. contribute to building the cultural brand of Warsaw The newly introduced solutions have been brought to life largely due to subsidies included regulations supporting granted as part of open grant competitions. creative people, the staff of cultural institutions and infrastructure, arising Examples of projects created by NGOs: from the recommendations provided Warsaw Summer Jazz Days for in the creativity support Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival programme. Warsaw Film Festival
International Festival Sztuka Ulicy
Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music
Singer's Warsaw Festival PLN 234 million Kino w Trampkach (Cinema in Sneakers) for competitions Film Festival for Children since 2007 Ciało/Umysł International Festival
Report 2017. Cooperation with non-governmental organisations 24 We organised new calls for proposals for NGOs:
in the call for proposal obligatory third-party Kreacja [Creation] evaluation of large 30% of funds spent festival projects on artists' fees
the budget for headquarters maintenance funds for and infrastructure the development in the call for proposals of skills among the staff Mapa miejsc kultury of Warsaw's cultural [A map of cultural institutions locations]
Report 2017. Cooperation with non-governmental organisations 25 Creative sector
We support the creative sector by facilitating the development of know-how and creating opportunities for the exchange of experience, also at the international level. We support its development by organising training courses, workshops, study visits, international publicity campaigns, conferences and studies
Startup Art with the creative industry. The Creative Mixer, which is known for its informal discussions, has The fourth edition of the programme, which was played a vital role in integrating the community created to provide faster ways of implementing new of entrepreneurs in Warsaw's creative industry. business ideas from students of artistic universities and integrate participants with complementary business and technical skills. The final part of the programme is the presentation of the best projects to investors. The winning team receives Element Talks tickets to a selected conference of their sector. PThe largest conference in Poland bringing together designers, dealing with entrepreneurship of designers and practical aspects of their work, such as negotiations, customer relations and copyright. Creative Mikser In 2017 it was organised under the title “Designers, let's talk business!” The meetings implemented Periodic networking meetings of the creative sector various forms of presentation – lectures, workshops, organised jointly by British Council and the City discussion panels, speed dating. Nearly 2,500 people of Warsaw. It includes presentations, discussions took part in the two-day conference held in SOHO and meetings held in venues connected Factory in April.
Report 2017. Creative sector 26 Warsaw Gallery Weekend
We support the annual contemporary art festival organised by private galleries. Several dozen exhibitions and a rich programme of side events showcase the most interesting and current trends in Warsaw's art scene. Admission to all exhibitions and meetings is free.
Warsaw Music Week
An international music conference and a modern urban showcase festival presenting talented Polish and foreign artists. Independent music labels from Warsaw and other places in Poland have the opportunity to present artists and premiere recordings. In October, six clubs in Warsaw hosted a total of 25 concerts and the Warsaw Music Week Pro conference.
European Music Fair Co jest grane 24
A great annual festival for the music industry and fans, which includes conferences, meetings with interesting guests from the music industry and performers. The fair features a programme presenting contemporary popular music, both Polish and international. The traditional time and venue is November, the Palace of Culture and Science.
Report 2017. Creative sector 27 Partnership
For years, the city has expanded its rich cultural package by inviting various cultural organisations to participate. Thanks to this, Warsaw residents can choose from a wide selection of events accessible to everyone.
Warsaw in Bloom and Blossom
This competition dates back to 1935. It was initiated The square by the then Mayor of Warsaw Stefan Starzyński. Since 1984 it has been organised in cooperation of culture with the Society of Warsaw's Friends. and citizens
In 2017 residents sent more than 400 submissions for the competition. The Jury selected winners in three categories: Individual, Neighbours, and Business. more than The competition was concluded in early September with an official ceremony at the Nowy Teatr 120events International Cultural Centre.
Defilad Square more than The project returned for its fourth season. It is organised by the City of Warsaw and hosted by the STUDIO teatrgaleria theatre. A successful 34,000 cooperation among cultural institutions, NGOs, artists, participants and activists, allowed Warsaw residents and tourists to spend their time together, attending concerts, film and theatre premieres, exhibitions and dances. Defilad Square, 2017
Report 2017. Partnership 28 Warsaw Book Fair
The Warsaw-themed booth, Zaczytana Warszawa, was mainly dedicated to the Literary Award, which celebrated its tenth anniversary. We presented an exhibition on the history of the Award. Visitors could meet the past winners of the Award, buy their books and read publications prepared by cultural institutions. Warsaw Weekend The fair also included the conference Library of Small Bookstores eduACTION. Warsaw Book Fair also traditionally featured the Ryszard Kapuściński Award for Literary 26 independent bookstores from Warsaw joined Reportage. The Day of Reportage included meetings the project. April featured 54 events with over 2,000 with the winners of the Award. participants. These included concerts, workshops, and meetings with authors.
It is worth remembering that in the previous year Night of Libraries the Warsaw Weekend of Small Bookstores was awarded in the Złote Spinacze competition; the City The Warsaw Public Library at Koszykowa St. was of Warsaw, along with the Small Booksellers one of the 39 Warsaw libraries participating Collective, received a statuette in the social event in the nationwide Night of Libraries taking place category. on 3 June. In 2017 it was held under the title Reading moves. The highlight of the programme was the Reading Marathon – the invited guests and members of the audience were reading Ryszard Kapuściński's Another Day of Life. The Praga Museum of Warsaw joined the event and presented the Praga Book Exchange.
Report 2017. Partnership 29
International cooperation
Warsaw is seen as an interesting metropolis both in Europe and globally. We participate in an international exchange of ideas and experience EU National in creating metropolitan cultural policies. Warsaw's institutions Institutes for Culture and creative talent receive awards / Poems in the City and we create conditions for implementing projects abroad. In April, as every year, Warsaw was taken over by poetry. It was the first edition of the Poems in the City campaign, which originated in the famous Poetry in the Metro campaign. People could read poetry at bus stops, cafes, clubs, and libraries, World Cities which featured a total of 27 thousand poems. Culture Forum The main organiser of the event is the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Warsaw.
In early November we took part in the World Cities Culture Forum – a meeting of world's cities of culture, this time held in Seoul. Since 2015 we have been part of this elite international Eurocities organisation, which gathers together representatives of cities from all over the world, providing a platform It is a network of 130 largest European cities for exchanging knowledge and experience and 40 partner cities represented by their local on the issues faced by today's local governments authorities. We took part in meetings in Tallin and other organisations active in the field (on the networking event organisation) and Ghent of developing the cultural aspect in cities. (on libraries).
Report 2017. International cooperation 30 Chopin au Jardin Warsaw – Tel Awiw
Since 2010 Warsaw has been a guest of Paris. We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the The idea to take the Chopin Concerts in Royal Baths partnership between the cities. In 2018 three study in Warsaw and organise a similar event in the French visits for artists and curators from Tel Aviv were capital has found thousands of enthusiasts since organised. Two visits were thematically connected its inception 8 years before the 2017 edition. with the cultural events taking place in Warsaw – The project is being implemented in cooperation Warsaw Gallery Weekend and the Warsaw Under with the Polish Institute in Paris and the Mayor's Construction festival, and the third one was of a Office in Paris (in the first seven editions the main general nature. There were a total of 20 participants. partner was the Senate of France). A summer series of Israeli film screenings was also held as part of the Summer Capital of Film campaign. The 8th edition of the Festival was held in 2017. Organised in a new location, the Montsouris Park in Paris, it featured four weeks of open piano concerts. The festival also included side events in the 3rd and 7th arrondissements.
Report 2017. International cooperation 31
Funding for culture
In 2017 the city spent PLN 555 million on culture. The city budget financed the activities of 18 theatres, 19 libraries and their branches, 5 museums, one orchestra and numerous community centres.
PLN 297 . 4 m i l l i o n PLN 555 million
the Department expenses of Culture’s budget of City of Warsaw [2017] for culture [2017]
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