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Ghent, a pocket sized metropolis

Discover Ghent, a pocket-sized metropolis brimming with cultural richness and creative energy. As the host of the Culture Summit in Brighton and Hove on 28/11/17, Ghent stands out with its impressive facts and figures - from its diverse population to its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music. Explore the city's thriving creative economy, vibrant arts scene, and innovative tools supporting creativity. Immerse yourself in Ghent's unique blend of history, music, and artistic expression. Join us on a journey through this dynamic hub of cultural innovation and inspiration.

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Ghent, a pocket sized metropolis

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  1. Ghent, a pocket sized metropolis Culture Summit Brighton and Hove 28/11/17

  2. 1/ Ghent – Facts and Figures

  3. Ghent – Facts and Figures 260,000 residents: • In Flanders second to Antwerp • +/- 20% non-Belgian background • about 150 nationalities

  4. Ghent – Facts and Figures Port of Ghent: • 64,500 jobs or 13,3% of employment in the Province of East-Flanders • Important international companies: Volvo; Honda; Arcelor Mittal; Bio Base Europe

  5. Ghent – Facts and Figures Centre of education: • 78,000 students in higher education (university and university colleges) • 10% into cultural and creative studies • Home to 3 of the 4 postgraduate schools in the arts in Flanders: HISK – Higher Institute for Fine Arts; International Opera Academy; Orpheus Institute – phd in classical music

  6. 2/ Ghent – Creative/Creating City

  7. Ghent – Creative/Creating • +/- 500 businesses in the creative economy, stand for 4% of total employment Ghent • 18% of self-employed active in creative sector • Small businesses: ca 20 employees • New media and culture related activities = 65% of the creative employment • Ghent = 20% of added value in the creative economy of Flanders

  8. Ghent – Creative/Creating • 29% of all Flemish music organisations; 33% of all Flemish community arts projects; 21% of all regionally funded theatre companies are based in Ghent • Highest offer of dance, theatre and music performances in Flanders (Flanders monitor) • Ghent hits top 5 for its cultural vibrancy in the 1st European ‘Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor’

  9. Ghent – Creative/Creating Ghent, UNESCO Creative City of Music since 2009, decisive were: • The use of historical and monumental venues • Number of festivals with focus on music • Wide range of music education initiatives • High degree of participation of residents and visitors

  10. Ghent - Creative/Creating 2013-2019 Strategic plan: focus on bringing arts and culture in the public domain: • Street Art Festival • 123 Piano • Light Festival • Art in Public Space

  11. 3/ Tools to support creativity

  12. Tools to support creativity • Acupunturestrategy: • De Krook • Creative Quarters • Ministry of Makers: City/Province/University/HoGent/Flanders/EFRD • Visibilityand promotion • Training • Networking

  13. Tools to support creativity • Structural subventions to the arts: 7mio euro • Project subventions for the arts: 400,000 euro • Calls for creative pop-ups in temporary vacant venues • Subsidy regulation to support private initiative in building/improving rehearsal studios • NUCLEO: studios for artist • Pop and rock concert hall

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