Activity
1. eDUCATION
Innovation and contemporary cultural production, that enhance knowledge, education, reflection, imagination and curiosity, elements inextricably linked to creativity.
Future Proposal​:
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Establishment of the “Innovation and Capacity Building Centre”
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Implementing new Programmes such as - “Art Industry” and “The future begins here” – helping to shape the future working environment
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Installation of cultural and educational entities in Eleusis.
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Creation of “Volunteers Network” and the “Creative Citizens Network”
European Capital of Culture Bid PRPOSAL
When bidding for the acceptance to become 2021 European Capital of Culture, ELefsina had to provide a 10 year scope of aim they wished to achieve. These aims are very considerate to 4 main areas;
EDUCATION
SOCIAL
activity
economy
EDUCATION
sOCIAL & LANDSCAPE
2. Social & lANDSCAPE
Strengthening the cultural profile of the city and citizens' participation, which involves the strengthening of the city’s new identity, the empowerment of its internal confidence, as well as the promotion of external recognition. It emphasizes the integration of all social groups, in particular young people and students from all levels of education, to vulnerable social groups and immigrants. It is constantly seeking new ways to enhance cohesion. Based on the diversity and the richness of the public space, it aims to rediscover and advance the city’s neighbourhoods, through cultural activities that integrate both the neighbourhood’s special characteristics and the inhabitants in the creative process, ending up in unique cultural works that make the citizen co-creator and co-owner in the in progress activity of recreating the city.
Future Proposal
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New art education courses for children – lifelong learning
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“Loft home of ideas” Programme – developing a network of artists and creative professionals
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“Social Exchange Platform” and the “friendship Nest”
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Establishment of Neighborhood Cultural Councils – linking art and citizens
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Children’s summer camps – education
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Project and events concerning environmental issues
3. ACTIVITY
Entertainment, which is important because it contains elements of a direct enjoyment through play, recreation, fun, diversion and relaxation.
​Future Proposal
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Enrichment of the Aeschylia Festival
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Connecting Eleusis with it’s past – the concept of transition. (The “Mysteries” ceremonies & the myth of goddess Demeter)
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Festivals and events (like the Folk Art Festival and the Annual Arts Exhibition)
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Art exposure - Art Athina and networks like IETM, CAE, On the Move.
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Creation of the programme “Eleusis: The Living Museum” which links the whole of Eleusis21 activities with the digital space and new technologies.
4. Economy
The economic impact of arts and culture, highlighting the need to empower the employability of cultural practitioners and the sustainability of the cultural sector in the context of a modern economic environment.
This involves actions which reinforce job creation, skills improvement and capacity building, as well as providing motives for cultural organizations and creative industries to establish themselves in Eleusis on a permanent basis.
Future Proposal​
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Establishment of the “Innovation and Capacity Building Centre”
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Implementing new Programmes such as - “Art Industry” and “The future begins here” – helping to shape the future working environment
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Installation of cultural and educational entities in Eleusis.
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Creation of “Volunteers Network” and the “Creative Citizens Network"​
