The fourth international Kultuurikompass Forum "How Borderless Is Culture?" brings together cultural managers, creatives, and policymakers in Tartu on May 18 and 19 to support creative people's mobility and residencies.

May 18

The forum's first day is divided into three thematic sections

I: Mobility as a driver of creativity

What exactly is international mobility? What causes people to move? How important is it right now in Europe? The fourth international Kultuurikompass investigates the value created in the cultural landscape by the migration of creative people. Creativity born from migration is the engine of innovation. At the forum, we will discuss how to encourage the spread of ideas, people and initiatives throughout Europe, so that culture leads to new solutions, creates new jobs and strengthens cultural relations between countries.

II: European networks as a compass in times of global turmoil

In turbulent times, we require guideposts to keep the cultural sector on track. European networks have a significant influence in driving change, including in international migration. What is the current state of European cooperation and interaction between nations and creative people? At Kultuurikompass, we discuss the support systems that surround mobility and residencies, as well as share success stories from international migration.

III: Artistic residencies as the future of cultural management

Policymakers, funders, creative houses, and creative residencies must all be involved in order to support the migration of creative people. Kultuurikompassi broadens the discussion circle by inviting participants to join sessions that immerse them in the world of creative residencies. Together we will learn about the various opportunities provided by creative residencies and creative houses in Estonia and throughout Europe.

Kultuurikompass Talks 1: Opportunities for creatives in international networks
Kultuurikompass Talks 2: Tartu 2024 residencies
Kultuurikompass Talks 3: Creative people as creators of cross-sectoral connections
Kultuurikompass Talks 4: Artistic residencies as image shapers

May 19

The forum's second day provides an opportunity to meet creative individuals, creative residencies, and members of the European Capital of Culture network.

Excursions:

UNESCO City of Literature (visits to artistic residencies in Tartu)
Southern Estonian residencies (visits to artistic residencies in Southern Estonia)

Discussions:

How to survive in Southern Estonia?
European Capital of Culture – what can you win form this cooperation?
Loomeresidentuuride MTÜ workshop: "What does an artist require?"

Closing ceremony and after party

Tartu 2024 and Estonian Creative Residencies Network created the Kultuurikompass programme. The Kultuurikompass Forum is organised according to Tartu 2024, OÜ Acento and Tartu City Government guidelines for organising environmentally friendly events.