London 2012 The Cultural Olympiad - how to get involved 28 th May 2009

Agenda The Cultural Olympiad is.. The Cultural Olympiad values The Major projects Inspire programme Open Weekend

What is the Cultural Olympiad? Four-year cultural celebration across the UK 3 Strands 1.Mandatory ceremonies 2.Large-scale, “major” projects included in London 2012 bid 3.Hundreds of local and regional projects and events

Cultural Olympiad core values –Welcoming the world –Inspiring young people –Delivering a legacy

Major Projects – Phased Launch Projects to start in early 2009: Artists Taking the Lead (public art) Stories of the World (museums & galleries) Unlimited (disability arts) Projects to follow: Sounds (music) Film Nation (digital media) Somewhereto (youth culture) Discovering Places (heritage) Festival of Carnivals World Shakespeare Festival World Cultural Festival (international arts)

“Inspire” mark - UK Wide Festival Activity Application process for the four-year festival has begun Creative Programmer role Inspirational ideas from all kinds of people – A first for any Games

Not-for-profit organisations Non-commercial support or funding LOCOG not a funding body The 3 Cultural Olympiad values What we’re looking for

London 2012 Open Weekend – 26 July 2009 Chance for everyone to be part of London ,000 people across the UK celebrated the launch of the Cultural Olympiad. Open Weekend 2009 will: –Create opportunities for the UK public and visitors to the UK to participate in a range of extraordinary activities and be part of the Games –Celebrate, develop and showcase UK talent

London 2012 Open Weekend – 26 July 2009 Celebrating the countdown to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on the 27 July – Sport, Culture and Learning Register your event at

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