{"id":21670,"date":"2021-07-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidaeuroprogettazione.eu\/2021-2027-discovering-the-creative-europe-program\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:14:25","slug":"2021-2027-discovering-the-creative-europe-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/2021-2027-discovering-the-creative-europe-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2021-2027: discovering the Creative Europe program."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regulations, work program, infodays, first calls: find out everything you need to know about the Creative Europe 2021-2027 program.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Creative Europe, art, culture, audiovisual and media program kicks off<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this news-filled period, we do not miss the most eagerly awaited news for our readers engaged in the cultural and creative sector: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eacea.ec.europa.eu\/news-events\/news\/new-creative-europe-programme-2021-2027-has-launched-2021-05-26_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent launch<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Creative Europe program and all the tools that enable us to understand its scope and plan activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program budget for 2021-2027 is estimated at 2.44 billion euros, up from 1.47 billion in the previous phase. The program aims to strengthen artistic and cultural cooperation, the audiovisual and media sector. Creative Europe is divided into three components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media (for the audiovisual and film sectors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture (for all other cultural and creative sectors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-sectoral (collaboration between creative sectors and media)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eacea.ec.europa.eu\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EACEA<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/euknow.it\/bandi-europei-estate-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">already mentioned<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> i <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1,0;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43251814;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=null;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calls for proposals<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and related documents are published on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/programmes\/crea2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding &amp; Tenders<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is supported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/culture\/resources\/creative-europe-desks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Europe desks<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> present in each country (in Italy, in Rome, Bari and Turin), which provide information, facilitate cooperation and help applicants develop their projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also available are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eacea.ec.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2021-04\/How_to_find_and_apply_for_funding_20210428.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide for participation<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Creative Europe projects (and the other programs managed by the EACEA, focusing on practical aspects and use of the portal) and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/programmes\/creative-europe\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">database of projects<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creative Europe where you can look for inspiration and partners for your own projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Creative Europe program<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/IT\/TXT\/PDF\/?uri=CELEX:32021R0818&amp;from=it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Europe regulation<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a broad definition of &#8220;cultural and creative sectors,&#8221; or the mission of the program, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All activities arising from intellectual property that are based on cultural values and artistic and creative expressions, both individual and collective;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development, creation, production, dissemination and preservation of goods and services that constitute the expression of such activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is, to provide an indicative and non-exhaustive list, the Creative Europe program covers: architecture, archives, libraries, museums, arts and crafts, audiovisual (film, television, video games and multimedia content), tangible and intangible cultural heritage, design, fashion, festivals, music, literature, performing arts, theater and dance, books and publishing, radio and visual arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To safeguard, develop and promote European cultural and linguistic diversity and cultural heritage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen the competitiveness and economic potential of the cultural and creative sectors, particularly the audiovisual sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, it is proposed to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance artistic and cultural cooperation at the European level;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the creation of European works;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen the economic, social and external dimensions of Europe&#8217;s cultural and creative sectors;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support innovation, mobility competitiveness, scalability, cooperation and sustainability in these areas;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote a diverse, independent and pluralistic media environment and media literacy;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote freedom of artistic expression, intercultural dialogue and social inclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The components of Creative Europe<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/op.europa.eu\/en\/publication-detail\/-\/publication\/c5e46cfa-b396-11eb-8aca-01aa75ed71a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summary sheet<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/culture\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-06\/creative-europe-2021-2027-brochure-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more detailed sheet<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  summarize the main features of the Creative Europe program, in its three components. This information can be further explored in  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/culture\/funding-creative-europe\/about-creative-europe-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actions of the <\/span><b>Culture component<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concern:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support for cultural cooperation projects, networks of professional organizations, platforms for the promotion of European artists and works, and individual mobility actions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">targeted support for the sectoral needs of various specific sectors (music, books and publishing, cultural heritage, architecture, literature, design, fashion, cultural tourism, etc.);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prizes and awards (awards for literature, music, architecture and cultural heritage, European capitals of culture and European heritage label).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actions of the <\/span><b>Media component<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are divided into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 thematic aspects: Content (creation and production of high-quality works), Business (entrepreneurial innovation, competitiveness, scalability, and strengthening of the European cultural and creative industry), Target Audience (accessibility and visibility of works), and Policy (discussions, exchanges, policies, studies, reports, and outreach);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cross-cutting aspects: Cooperation (along the entire EU cultural and creative industry value chain), Talent (to be nurtured and fostered), Digital (full exploitation of digital transformation), and Sustainability (environmental-i.e., greening of the industry, social, gender balance, and diversity).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actions of the <\/span><b>Intersectorial component<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transnational policy cooperation (promotion of program knowledge and support for transferability of results);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Innovation Workshops (promoting innovative approaches to content creation, access, distribution and promotion in all cultural and creative sectors);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media (support for media literacy, quality journalism, media freedom and pluralism).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Creative Europe: work program, calls and infodays<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupled with the launch of Creative Europe, important tools were made available to learn in depth about the actions and modes of intervention under the program, and to plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/culture\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-05\/creative-europe-2021-work-programme-c2021-3563_WP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <b>2021 work program<\/b>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  defines in detail the framework of priorities for each of the components of Creative Europe, the types of interventions envisaged, criteria and priorities that will be followed in the evaluation of projects, conditions for participation, objectives, expected results, planned actions and funding shares for each individual intervention planned during the year under Creative Europe. Through this very rich and articulate document, it is therefore possible to find out, in general and detailed terms, all that awaits us in this year&#8217;s Creative Europe calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was followed by the publication of a <\/span><b>series of notices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  (about 20, due during the summer and fall), in the program&#8217;s various areas of intervention. We refer for this to <a href=\"https:\/\/euknow.it\/bandi-europei-estate-2021\/\">our <\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous post<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-search;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=1,0;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027;programCcm2Id=43251814;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=null;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated page<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The variety of available calls fully expresses the wide range of opportunities offered by the Creative Europe program in so many areas of the cultural, digital and creative world, including very specific ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next but not least, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webcast.ec.europa.eu\/creative-europe-culture-infoday-24-06-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <b>day of information<\/b>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  dedicated to the Creative Europe program. The video with all the day&#8217;s content (more than 9 hours of speeches) is available  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webcast.ec.europa.eu\/creative-europe-culture-infoday-24-06-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the appropriate page<\/span>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a unique appointment and in-depth opportunity for all professionals and enthusiasts in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>An opportunity not to be missed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Creative Europe, an important new piece of EU programming for 2021-2027 is added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no shortage of opportunities, and we hope that the Guide will best accompany all stakeholders in the preparation of Creative Europe projects.  <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulations, work program, infodays, first calls: find out everything you need to know about the Creative Europe 2021-2027 program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[731,2199],"tags":[2320,2331],"class_list":["post-21670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-archive-archive","category-archive-news","tag-news-en","tag-sector-culture-and-media"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33847,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21670\/revisions\/33847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/euknow.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}