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The mayors of Murcia and Logroņo sign the agreement 'Weaving Networks.

Young art among cities'.

José Ballesta: "This agreement multiplies the opportunities of young Murcia creators, promotes their mobility and promotes the cultural development of both cities."

The mayors of Murcia and Logroņo, José Ballesta and Concepciķn Gamarra, signed this afternoon in the capital of La Rioja the agreement for the exchange of young artists within the program 'Weaving Networks.

Young art among cities'.

"This signature is the renewal of the agreement reached in 2016 - with a validity of two years - by both municipalities, which has allowed to establish a fruitful cultural synergy between both capitals, creating a talent network that offers visibility and mobility to our young creators, while promoting the cultural development of our cities, "explained José Ballesta, who added that" the agreement benefits young artists between 18 and 35 years of age, a segment of the population that represents 21.91% of the population in Murcia. (more than 97,000 people), almost two points above the national average. "

The agreement ratifies the involvement of Murcia and Logroņo in the project 'Weaving Networks.

Young Art in Cities', which promotes the exchange of artists from the most diverse disciplines, creating a meeting place, to share experiences, creative processes and thus boost talent and artistic production.

"We are committed to a culturally connected policy that, as in this case and through this agreement, multiplies the opportunities of young Murcians and facilitates the weaving of networks that will make possible the growth of their professional and artistic careers," said the mayor, who He added that "this initiative has especially benefited Murcian bands that have had CreaMurcia as their platform".

#Murciasemueve: artistic and creative mobility

2016

-Activity of the group winner of the CreaMurcia Pop-Rock (The Purple Elephant) at the San Mateo festivities in Logroņo (September).

-Actuation of the group selected by Logroņo (Tempo Fobia) as guest artist during the celebration of the semifinals of the Author Song of CreaMurcia (Puerta Falsa / October).

2017

-Actuation of the winning group of the Pop-Rock CreaMurcia (Goodbye Nicole) at the parties of San Mateo de Logroņo (September).

-Actuation of the group selected by Logroņo (Scarlett Rose) as a guest artist during the celebration of the semifinals of the Author Song of CreaMurcia (Puerta Falsa / October).

2018

-Celebration of a meeting in the city of Logroņo with the purpose of promoting adhesion to the agreement of other Spanish municipalities.

-Actuaciķn again in the parties of San Mateo of the winning group of the CreaMurcia of Pop-Rock (The Meatpies).

-Actuations of Iranzo (Logroņo) and Sthela (Madrid) as guest artists of the semifinals of CreaMurcia de Canciķn de Autor (Puerta Falsa / September).

After the signing of the agreement, the mayor attended the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the 'Gota de Leche', the Juvenile and Artistic Resources Center of Logroņo, built in a building from the year 1900, transformed in 2003 into a civic center for young people and a cultural reference point.

Talent network

'Tejiendo redes' offers opportunities to young people with artistic ideas, both individually and as a group, in various areas: performing arts, plastic arts, graffiti, music, magic, dance, dance, circus, performance .... It involves the promotion of exchanges of creation and the constant contact in network between young local artists, although it also implies a close relationship between professionals from the area of ​​Youth of different administrations and associations and collectives.

As indicated in the agreement, the Town Councils of Logroņo and Murcia are committed throughout the year to develop at least two activities: one as organizer / recipient of young artists and another as issuer / participant.

This will have to bear the travel expenses of the artists and the organizer / receiver, the accommodation, maintenance and production costs.

The expenses of execution of the proposed activities (insurance, transport of elements ...) will be paid by the organizing city council.

The agreement does not entail any expense;

having a validity of two years, being able to be extended for biannual periods.

A follow-up commission is established for the development of the actions included in the program.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia