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SARAJEVO, October 18 (FENA) - The conference, ‘Creative BiH for Creative Europe’, held yesterday in Sarajevo, gathered some of the most renowned BiH novelists, theatre directors, museum directors and film producers, who agreed that culture is one of the most crucial aspects of the collective identity.
The National Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, home to over 6,500 precious art pieces, hosted an event where creative individuals and cultural operators had the opportunity to discuss the future of their professions and the manner in which collaboration with the European Union can help them to achieve their goals.
“Art and culture are of fundamental value to the European Union and, accordingly, we will continue to support you. We are impressed by the results achieved by awarded institutions and organizations, which have successfully promoted BiH creative talents and culture across Europe and the world. It is important to know of the possibilities available through the support of the European Union and that we can do better together,” remarked Nicolas Bizel, Head of Operations Section for Justice and Home Affairs and Public Administration of the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During the discussion on the European future of BiH museums, the panelists underlined the significance of receiving the highest European recognition, such as through the Europa Nostra award to the National Museum of BiH and the role of creativity in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the country.
While BiH museums have been more active in receiving European funds and cooperating with international museums, the situation is not as positive in the world of literature and theatre. Literature and theatre struggle to reach new audiences despite presenting all the richness and identity of the country.
Faruk Šehić and Nihad Kreševljaković reflected on the experience of receiving renowned European recognitions and the lack of awareness regarding the development of culture, which is not up to European standards.
An exhibition of photographs and drawings "People and Places of Bosnia and Herzegovina" by Imrana Kapetanović and Filip Andronik was opened during the conference.
Alma Hrasnica from the Creative Europe program pointed out that the BiH institutions have withdrawn more than three million euros from that largest European development program. A new program is being planned from 2021 to 2027, and Hrasnica hopes that more funding will be provided and that the BiH institutions will see all the opportunities this program offers.
"Creative Europe" is a framework program of the European Union for the period 2014 to 2020, and its implementation began on January 1, 2014. With a flexible interdisciplinary approach, the program addresses the needs of cultural workers outlined in the wider public consultation process.
For the period 2014-2020, the total budget of Creative Europe amounts to EUR 1.46 billion.
European funds provide stability to the film industry but the number of films produced in BiH is declining and there are fewer young authors, which threatens the competitiveness of BiH film on the European markets.
The conference and the exhibition of illustrations and portraits ‘People and Places of Bosnia and Herzegovina’ concluded the three-month-long campaign of the EU Office in BiH and EU Info Center in BiH – ‘Creative BiH’ – which showcased the support of the European Union to the BiH cultural and creative sectors.
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