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8 Kultura

T he culTure budgeT

You are members of the local council. You have to decide which of the culture projects below to give money to.

You can afford to inance three projects.

Questions to consider:

How many people would be interested in this event?

Would tourists who visit our town be interested? Would it bring in more tourists?

Do we have the facilities for this event?

Does the project promote the culture or history of our town / our region?

If the council does not inance this project, will it be able to ind other sponsors?

Among the three projects selected, is there something for everyone in our town – different age groups,

people with different education and interests?

Project 1

A concert of an internationally famous pop star.

(Outdoors?)

Project 2

An independent ilm festival (underground,

low-budget and non-mainstream ilms).

Project 3

An exhibition of painting and sculpture by young

artists from various European countries, including

three artists from our region.

Project 4

A concert of classical music featuring

an internationally famous pianist.

Project 5

A fashion show featuring the work of small,

little-known, alternative designers from

various countries.

Project 6

An exhibition of traditional arts and crafts from

our region: embroidery, pottery, objects carved

in wood, etc.

Project 7

An exhibition documenting the history and cultural

presence of ethnic minorities in our region.

The exhibition would be accompanied by talks

by local historians, and possibly also by a book.

Project 8

Art workshops for children, run by professional

artists and using a variety of materials and

techniques.