Lublin 2016 – Appendix - Kultura Enter

2.2 Cultural education - this will cover not only school programmes, but also any forms of lifelong
learning, projects, events and publications promoting cultural knowledge and intended for different
age groups and environments, and aligned with their needs and capabilities. It is advisable
that such measures are long-term. Also “involuntary” forms of education should not be neglected;
they occur when individuals are exposed to culture in public spaces, in the voluntary work,
during social and environmental projects (“learning by doing”).
2.3 To include individuals and communities at risk of exclusion - this objective covers action taken
for the galvanizing of the disabled, inhabitants of decayed districts, people living in confinement
(hospitals, nursing homes, refugee centres, boarding houses, or prisons), impoverished individuals
and families, and seniors, especially those suffering from the retirement crisis. It also
serves the growing community of immigrants; for them, the combination of cultural, linguistic,
mental and material barriers hider integration into the urban community life. Of key importance
for this objective is the truth that participation in culture helps lift the barriers and limitations
caused by age, health condition, nationality and ethnic tradition, material and social status; it promotes
autonomy and self-reliance despite many hindrances; it promotes social inclusion and pursuit
of creative solutions in life, particularly challenging when suffering from exclusion. For these
reasons, it is pivotal that projects in this area are of long-term character, permitting the establishment
of lasting social relationships.
2.4 To support talented people aspiring to an artistic career - this objective addresses both talent
search and talent forging and assisting in making an artistic début; this is particularly relevant for
low-earning individuals or those experiencing other limitations.
2.5 To develop competence in culture - intended for creators, culture operators and organizers of
cultural life and enabling the experiencing of new solutions, trends and cultural phenomena, the
establishing of artistic contacts and the broadening of the context of the Lublin culture to include
the experience of other groups; it will also facilitate understanding for distinct cultural codes.
2.6 To promote active lifestyle and participation in culture - this goal is seen as leading to well-being
and getting out of the habit of passive leisure.
2.7 To develop voluntary movement - as a form active participation in culture and social life; this
form is crucial, since it serves as a civic “adjustment” or response to the established forms of activity,
and is a tool in socializing and moulding civic attitudes. For the youth, students and seniors, it
offers an opportunity for shared education and collaboration between generations and fraternities.
Cultural Development
Strategy
3. Cultural offer,
arranged thematically in the adopted programming axes (see above); it needs some tailoring to the needs
and preferences of its participants, their lifestyles and capabilities. Due to the organisation of ECC
2016, the 700th anniversary of city rights and the centenary of Poland’s independence, this offer this
will be adequately extended in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. These three years that will see the climax
of cultural events and are expected to entrench the position of the Lublin’s cultural offer.
The operational objectives set out in this area are:
3.1 To expand and improve the offer of local culture centres and community centres - this goal
covers “first contact” culture centres scattered all over the city (Availability), whose objective should
be to enable different groups (by age, interest) to take part in a broader encounter with “everyday”
culture and cultural education, and promote social activity. This offer should be customized
to the local needs, in line with the dynamics in the existing social situation. Their offer should
balance the local needs, funding opportunities and management capacity. It is vital for such
places to become real local centres, permanently integrating the local community. Also schools,
libraries, or parishes may serve a similar function.
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