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“The obvious diversity in the projects submitted as well as the nationalities of the applicants, finalists and participants in the N.I.C.E. Award speak for themselves in relation to the overlapping innovative spirit of the sector.“ Karl-Uwe Bütof 2015: The N.I.C.E. Exhibition was presented in the Gallery ”Alte Mitte“ located in the heart of the Creative.Quarter. 24
N.I.C.E. Vernissage Welcome speeches Speakers at the Vernissage of the N.I.C.E. Exhibition Photo: BVMI/Markus Nass Photo: Sebastian Drüen Photo: Kerstin Stelter Photo: charleslandry.com Prof Dieter Gorny (Managing Director, european centre for creative economy) Karl-Uwe Bütof (Head of Department in the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Industry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) Karola Geiß-Netthöfel (Managing Director, Regionalverband Ruhr (Ruhr Regional Association)) Charles Landry (Founder, Comedia) “The focus of the N.I.C.E. Award 2015 is to honour digital, cultural solutions to the challenges of this world and to present best practice examples from throughout Europe,” says Prof Dieter Gorny the night before the Forum d’Avignon Ruhr. In the course of the vernissage of the N.I.C.E. Exhibition, he explains that the N.I.C.E. Award is meant to bring significant added value to the scene: “All too often, we discuss social challenges in North Rhine-Westphalia and in Europe. And yet there are some people who have already developed projects leading to creative solutions and innovations for different fields of activity. Those are covered by the N.I.C.E. Award just as much as the impulses and dynamics evoked by these projects.” Prof Dieter Gorny points out that in times when it is hard to grasp Europe as a union, inspiration and cooperation across national borders have not only become an important driver for innovation, but also support the European idea. “So that’s why it has become a tradition, a symbol, if you will, to open the Forum d’Avignon Ruhr with the exhibition of the N.I.C.E. Award.” “Dear nominees,” concludes Prof Dieter Gorny his speech, “you are important co-creators of international cooperations and drivers for innovative approaches – while others just talk about things which would not exist without your work. And this is a perfect example for the Forum d’Avignon Ruhr and its framework programme – after all, both the vernissage and tomorrow’s conference will be held at the same place, the Northern part of the Inner City of Essen (Creative.Quarter City Nord.Essen), where change is taking place every day thanks to active and personal commitment.” Karl-Uwe Bütof also focuses on the location where the Forum d’Avignon Ruhr takes place: the Creative.Quarter City Nord.Essen. He himself had lived in Essen for 30 years, and he still thinks often about the mentality, the culture and the economic developments in North Rhine-Westphalia and in the Ruhr region in particular. He agrees with Garrelt Duin, Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy and Industry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, that specific, positive examples from stakeholders who make the change tangible are important for the future of the region. “In my position as head of the Department for State Economic Policy, Industry, Service Sector and Clusters in this Ministry,” continues Bütof, “I am aware of the fact that the N.I.C.E. Award is founded on an exemplary European cooperation; at the same time it is an excellent initiator of innovation. You can say that this award has already established itself.” According to Bütof, the innovation potential of the creative industries is not yet fully recognised in large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. He strongly hopes that this will change soon. Because the Cultural and Creative Industries are a driver for change, also with respect to the labour market, and they are an indispensible part of the economic reality – today and in the future. “The obvious diversity of both the submitted projects and the nationalities of applicants, finalists and participants of the N.I.C.E. Award send a clear signal with respect to the industry’s cross-national hunger for innovation. The entire federal state will benefit from this networking notion symbolised by this award within the context of the Forum d’Avignon Ruhr.” In the same sense, the City of Essen and the rest of Europe will benefit from this spirit of change and cooperation. “I personally find it very stimulating to take in all these inspirations,” concludes Bütof. “The entire Forum d’Avignon Ruhr makes me look forward to the future and raises awareness for the social task of the Cultural and Creative Industries.” 25
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