Transversal theme
Priority area
Indicative actions
Short term
(1 year)
Medium term
(2 to 4 years)
Long term
(5 years +)
1. Talent development
The building of
organisational and
individual capacity
and connecting rural
communities and
smaller towns
Collate valuable data – as a coordinated and
consistent approach to sector mapping. The
challenge of measuring cultural diversity and
perceived low levels of cultural inclusion of new
residents in the region requires cultural mediators
and arts community professionals. These can further
reach out to members of diverse communities
and consequently enable the region to address
the concerns and aspirations of all residents.
Long term
1. Talent development
2. Audience engagement
3. Heritage innovation
Connecting rural
communities and
smaller towns and
capacity building
Formulate a Regional Cultural Committee and
appoint a Regional Cultural Officer who will
support the Region and Local Councils throughout
the implementation of this strategy, thus
facilitating their respective projects and plans.
Medium term
1. Talent development
2. Audience engagement
3. Heritage innovation
Capacity Building,
connecting rural
communities and
smaller towns,
invigorating
partnership and
diversifying investment
and the European
dimension and beyond
Co-create a database that collates data
on the region’s cultural assets, NGOs and
practising artists, communities, demographics
and other relevant information.
Prioritise the participation of representatives
from minority groups.
Facilitate the distribution or management of
funds with Local Councils, create a selection
matrix system based on artistic value that will
involve NGOs and/or creative practitioners and
other stakeholders, budgets and the level of
community engagement and representation.
Facilitate the development of a yearly cultural
plan which includes, but is not limited to: best
use of available resources (venues, funds and
staff), satellite events which cater for the various
community groups, and major events which aim
to raise appreciation for culture and the arts.
Formulate documentation and analysis methods
for initiatives that are implemented.
Medium term
1. Talent development
2. Audience engagement
3. Heritage innovation
Capacity building,
connecting rural
communities and
smaller towns,
invigorating
partnership and
diversifying investment
and the European
dimension and beyond
Implement the cultural plan in synergy with
the region’s vision and aims of the localities.
Long term
1. Talent development
2. Audience engagement
Evaluation and
evidence
Analyse the impact of implemented initiatives
and plan for a new cultural strategy plan.
Long term
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