North implements a massive 10-million line project for establishing archaeological pillars
Spicing Up the Cultural Landscape of Northern Portugal
Good news for the northern region of Portugal! The Regional Action Plan for Culture, as announced by the Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N), includes funding for two significant projects: the Archaeological Poles Network and the Regional Network of Creation Centers.
The funding amounts to a whopping 9.6 million euros, with 4.8 million euros each allocated for the Archaeological Poles Network and the Regional Network of Creation Centers.
The Archaeological Poles Network aims to take a proactive step in preserving and showcasing the regional and national archaeological heritage. By equipping each NUT III with a recognized archaeological pole, the North will boast the first region-wide archaeological poles network in the country.
CCDR-N notes the surge in preventive archaeological activity over the past two decades, leading to a trove of archaeological artifacts yet to be thoroughly explored and exhibited. The funding will pave the way for a long-awaited comprehensive preservation and enhancement of the region's heritage.
Jorge Sobrado, CCDR-N's vice-president for Culture, explains that the funding will ensure suitable conditions for storing, cataloging, and accessing archaeological artifacts, encouraging research and outreach efforts.
On the other hand, the Regional Network of Creation Centers seeks to foster a regional network of creative hubs in the North, promoting the development and refinement of regional creative and artistic ecosystems. The network aims to provide space for individual and collective creators across various disciplines like performing arts, music, photography, and more.
Jorge Sobrado highlights that this investment addresses a crucial gap in the development of northern Portugal's creative ecosystems – the absence of dedicated, equipped spaces for continuous creative activities. This, he adds, is done with a focus on territorial cohesion.
Objectives for both networks include: creating equipped spaces for artistic creation, establishing residences for developing creation and training activities, promoting regional creative industries, and fostering a consistent cultural agenda.
Applications can be submitted until September 5th, with a maximum co-financing rate of 80% for both funding lines.
P.S.: If you're keen on digging deeper into the world of archaeology, check out the concerns surrounding the degradation of the 'villa' at Pisões.
Now, don't just sit there twiddling your thumbs. Get your creative hats on and start applying for these opportunities! The cultural scene of Northern Portugal is about to grow, and we want you to be a part of it!
- The Archaeological Poles Network, funded by the CCDR-N, aims to construct a nation-wide network of recognized archaeological poles across each NUT III in Northern Portugal, contributing to the preservation and showcasing of the region's archaeological heritage.
- The Regional Network of Creation Centers is set to receive funding from the CCDR-N, with the aim of establishing a regional network of creative hubs for various art forms such as performing arts, music, photography, and more, aiding the development and refinement of Northern Portugal's artistic ecosystems.
- The surge in preventive archaeological activity in the North over the past two decades has uncovered a wealth of archaeological artifacts that remain unexplored and under-exhibited. Funding for the Archaeological Poles Network will facilitate the comprehensive preservation and enhancement of the region's heritage.
- To foster a consistent cultural agenda and encourage creative activities across disciplines, the Regional Network of Creation Centers will offer equipped spaces and residences for development and training activities in sports, arts, and culture, filling a crucial gap in the development of Northern Portugal's creative ecosystems.
