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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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)

6. “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

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

8. London 2012 Open Weekend 2009 24 – 26 July 2009 Chance for everyone to be part of London 2012 2008 - 700,000 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

9. London 2012 Open Weekend 2009 24 – 26 July 2009 Celebrating the countdown to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on the 27 July 2012 2009 – Sport, Culture and Learning Register your event at www.london2012.com/openweekendwww.london2012.com/openweekend

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