IMPACT European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017 2017 was a decisive year in the history of Aarhus The European Capital of Culture title has been of decisive importance to our city, and it has had a great impact on Aarhus and the entire region Aarhus is a city where culture sets the agenda. Culture constitutes a huge part of our identity and self-image In a recently completed survey by analysis known city in Europe to being a European Aarhus 2017 has laid the foundation for brand institute Epinion, the result is clear: 40 % destination that is known in large parts of new inter-municipal collaboration across the of citizens polled in Aarhus indicate that the world. International media coverage region backed by a strong, common desire cultural life is what makes Aarhus a great city has exploded, with major players such as to continue in the future. for all. The year as Capital of Culture has the New York Times, Lonely Planet, Vogue This catalogue presents a review of some made the people of Aarhus even prouder Magazine, The Guardian and many more of the projects and priority areas that the of their city. This is seen in statements mentioning Aarhus as a European city City of Aarhus has decided to participate such as, "I am proud to live in Aarhus" you simply must visit. in. Projects that have had an impact and and "Being a citizen of Aarhus is an The year as European Capital of Culture created a legacy that reaches far beyond important part of my identity". has made the City of Aarhus even better the year as European Capital of Culture. Aarhus 2017 was the result of a long, at cross-department collaboration. Strong strategic commitment, and it has left ties have been established for new col- traces in many areas. Aarhus has been laborative projects, both internally in the transformed from being a relatively un- municipality and with external partners. Rabih Azad-Ahmad Alderman, Culture and Citizens' Services The year as European Capital of Culture was a fantastic year for Aarhus – and for the entire Central Denmark Region. Never before has the city been visited by so many tourists, never have we had so many overnight stays at hotels, and never before have we experienced such extensive international media coverage. It is – and has been – a huge accomplishment by the city and the region, and it has been incredible to feel and experience the pride among everybody about what we have achieved together. The year as Capital of Culture has shown what we are capable of when we pull together – and what it takes for us to carry that success forward. Jacob Bundsgaard Mayor, Aarhus The Capital of Culture year gave a new boost to cultural life collaboration in Aarhus. More people gained access to cultural events, and a theatre experience created greater awareness about dementia. I am glad that we have brought culture to senior citizens who live outside the city, or who have trouble with trans- port due to their health or vulnerabilities. With 'Culture for All', 100 shows were held at care homes and commu- nity centres, and 1,000 people benefited from choir, theatre, concert and dance performances. All of this took place in collaboration with, among others, Aarhus School of Music, the Council for Amateur Culture and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra. We will continue collaboration with a number of them over the coming years. Our efforts to create a more dementia-friendly city also saw us pursuing new ways of creating awareness about dementia in Aarhus. We entered into a unique collaboration with a theatre group and the shopping centre Bruuns Galleri to organise 72 half-hour performances, with free access for all interested citizens. The show CTRL+ALT+DEMENS attracted a lot of attention and media coverage, and we will restage that show this year – in parts at ARoS, and full-length in connection with the Aarhus Festival. The year of culture opened new doors for experiences and knowledge that make a difference. Jette Skive Alderman, Health and Care PAGE 4 PAGE 2017 AARHUS CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN | IMPACT 2017 affected the entire city's appetite for collabo- ration across culture, education, business and municipality. It has made us believe that anything is possible, and nothing is too great or too crazy. On top of that, Aarhus has gained priceless exposure in Denmark and abroad. People have become aware of our city's qualities. There's every reason to be proud of our city! Bünyamin Simsek Alderman, Technical Services and Environment Thousands of children participated in children's and cultural projects in 2017 and had unique experiences. Experiences that will stick in their memories. I am certain that in this way, Aar- hus 2017 will spark joy and inspiration for many years to come. Thomas Medom Alderman, Children and Young People With Aarhus as Capital of Culture 2017, we demonstrated that Aarhus is a diverse and creative city. This was not least due to the city's enthusiastic activists and many volun- teers. We must continue to build on this huge commitment and desire to be part of the city. Kristian Würtz Alderman, Social Affairs and Employment IMPACT | EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE AARHUS 2017 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 2017 AARHUS CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN | IMPACT This catalogue contains examples of some of the projects that were completed by the city of Aarhus in connection with European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017. Projects that have all had an impact. This is not an exhaustive reference work, but rather a number of projects selected by the individual city departments. The projects vary greatly in their form and expression, but common to all of them is that they are based on the Capital of Culture vision about rethinking the existing and finding new and better ways of doing things. European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017 was an exploratorium where the city of Aarhus took the lead and rethought its core services. Every department contributed – both individually and in collaboration with other departments or external players. One of the objectives of the European Capital of Culture was to increase collab- oration internally in the city of Aarhus. This mission has been successful. In addition to this, the projects are characterised by having reached out. Both in terms of new partnerships and collaboration forms, and in terms of citizen involvement and co-creation. The intention is that the departments' work with the 2017 projects is to provide inspiration for policy development within all sectors in the city of Aarhus and that a clear cultural impact will be seen in a number of policies over the coming years. The catalogue is intended to serve as examples for inspiration. A number of initiatives described in the language of each project, reflecting the common commitment to European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017. IMPACT | EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE AARHUS 2017 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 2017 AARHUS CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN | IMPACT INDEX 10 The Experimentarium of Architecture (MKB) 56 Culture for All 12 The Bier Trilogy (MKB) 58 Cultural Centre for Young People (MKB) 14 Building Green Aarhus (MTM) 59 The Coal Crane Track (MTM) 16 Pulse Aarhus (MKB) 59 Landscape Laboratory at Eskelund (MTM) 18 Urban Development (MTM) 60 Lighting Up Aarhus (MTM) 20 Sustainable Energy for Life (MBU) 62 Move For Life (MKB) 21 100 Children's Days (MKB) 64 New Nordic Noir (MKB) 22 Climate Planet (MTM) 64 NEW VOICES (MSB) 24 Control+Alt+Demens (MSO) 65 Origins2017 – Rethink The Creation (MKB) 26 Dance Baby Dance (MBU) 66 Point of View (MKB) 27 Pass It On (MKB) 66 Project Art Writing (MKB) 28 The Good Madness (MSB) 67 The Journey (MKB) 30 Design to Improve Life Challenge (MBU) 68 Rethink Ageing (MSO) 31 Dome of Visions (MTM) 70 Rethink Urban Habitats (MTM) 31 EU-Japan Fest (MKB) 72 Reuse (MTM) 32 European Volunteering Capital 2018 (MSO) 73 Rewilding Project in Geding Kasted Mose (MTM) 34 EUtopia Festival (BA) 74 Rising Architecture Week (BA) 36 EUtopia Stage (BA) 75 School Olympics (MBU) 38 EYC (MBU) 75 Street Culture Cluster (MKB) 40 First Lego League – FLLOEC (MBU) 76 365TEKSTER 41 Paving slabs + Pedestrian Crossings from 2017 (MTM) 77 Atlas of Aarhus (MKB) 42 Fresh Eyes (MKB) 80 This Festival (MKB) 44 Volunteering for All (MSB) 82 Tree of Codes (MKB) 46 Future Living (BA) 84 Stepping Stones (MKB) 48 GrowOp! (MKB) 86 Land of Wishes (MKB) 50 Hollywoodge – With Culture into the Future (MSB) 88 2017 Inhabitants of Aarhus (MKB) 52 International Children's Literature Festival (MKB) 90 Aarhus Stories (MKB) 54 Culture as a Driver for Urban Development (BA) MKB: Department of Culture and Citizens' Services. MBU: Department of Children and Young People. MSO: Department of Health and Care. MTM: Department of Technical Services and Environment. MSB: Department of Social Affairs and Employment. BA: The Mayor’s Office. IMPACT | EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE AARHUS 2017 PAGE 9 PAGE 10 PAGE 2017 AARHUS CULTURE OF CAPITAL EUROPEAN | IMPACT The Experimentarium of Architecture Children and young people work with architecture projects in their local community In the Experimentarium of Archi- construction materials, tools and communities. At a European level, tecture, children and young people DIY activities, and in 2017, children the projects have proved unique, FACTS: work with the city from their own and young people throughout the resulting in Nordic and European perspective. Collaborating with a region constructed large-scale enquiries and collaborations. The Experimentarium of Architecture professional architect, they gain houses. In collaboration with the In 2018, the Mobile Architecture is a strategic project under European knowledge about architecture as Mobile Architecture Workshop's Workshop is present again in various Capital of Culture 2017.