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| José Ballesta: "Support talent in all its stages, both to established artists and to those who are beginning their careers in the sector are the objectives of the Cultural Reagents program "| The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, together with the councilor for Culture and Heritage Recovery, Jesús Pacheco, presented this morning the selected projects of the creative production line 'Artillery Barracks', which combines proposals on different themes, from traditional crafts even the most cutting-edge technology, including robotics, alternative electronic music, circus art, and drama, among others."Supporting talent in all its stages, both for those who are already established artists and those who are beginning their careers in the sector, as well as promoting the dissemination of their projects and bringing them closer to all audiences are the objectives of 'Cultural Reactives ', the municipal plan that encourages artistic and creative production, launched by the City Council to respond to the difficulties that our artists are facing due to the health crisis, "said José Ballesta during the event.The presentation of the projects, held in Hall 2 of the Artillery Barracks, has been started by the designer and visual artist Gala (Cristina Galindo), one of the residents of the Artillery Barracks.
During the act, 'La divina peregrina', another resident, also performed.More than 240 projects presentedSpecifically, a total of 246 projects have been submitted to this line, of which 56 have been selected, encompassing proposals by established artists, such as the Murcian painter Ángel Mateo Charris - who has works exhibited in the Reina Sofía Museum - as well as others who have recently started their career, such as the residents of the Creative Production Pavilions of the Artillery Barracks.The initial budget for this line, which was 150,000 euros, has been expanded to 162,000 euros for the quality of the selected projects.Bighead Giant Manufacturing and Electronic Music FestivalsThe modalities of the selected projects are of different kinds, from the manufacture of giants, big heads and wooden puppets, to robotics projects, alternative electronic music festivals, projects with video mappings, etc.Those selected also include short films, as well as dramaturgy, contemporary dance, flamenco, gastronomy, music, literature, performing arts, audiovisual, plastic arts, education, inclusive art initiatives, in addition to citizen laboratory projects - research, production and entrepreneurship laboratories.
for neighborhood projects or territorial structuring–, and for education and mediation for children and the elderly, such as 'Abu, let me tell you a story' and 'Life story'.In addition, some initiatives of artists who carry out their work at the national level have been selected, who will develop their works presented in the municipality.Example of good practice in Europe"The 'Cultural Reagents' program has been recognized in Europe as an example of good practice," recalled José Ballesta, adding that "the European Commission has chosen Murcia to lead the roadmap of culture in Europe until horizon 2030 ”.As a whole, the 'Cultural Reactives' program will involve an investment of over 700,000 euros for the cultural sector, promoting the immediate hiring of the selected cultural initiatives.The City Council extends the term of the open lines until July 6The term to present the projects of the three open lines of Cultural Reagents, which are 'Molinos del Río y Caballerizas,' Photography, design and architecture '; 'Tradition and Popular Culture' and 'Barracks.
Large format facilities', has been expanded until July 6; calls to which the City Council allocates 365,000 euros.It should be remembered that these are not calls for subsidies or grants, but rather a process of selecting projects for direct contracting.
Through these lines, any company, association or artist can access public procurement on equal terms.
Once the initiatives have been selected, a contract is formalized which is in charge of the development of the projects, which must be submitted before November 30.Culture, an essential activityThe Murcian councilman declared on April 12 culture as an essential activity in the municipality of Murcia in an open letter addressed to the sector, in which he stressed that “we are experiencing a crisis that is affecting all the structures of society.
And when a change of epoch occurs, the societies that come out the strongest are not the strongest in the economic sphere, but the most mature and culturally and intellectually advanced societies.
""The people who make up the cultural sector must be protagonists in the coming years.
To contribute their reflections and analysis, to help us move forward without ever losing our identity.
Tradition, current affairs and future.
Roots and wings," added the Mayor of Murcia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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