\u2022 Strand 1 is applicable to those who are 18 years and over and supports the continuous professional development of Maltese or Malta-based artists, cultural operators and students who are active in the cultural and creative sectors and who seek to engage in short term professional training to improve their skills and advance their specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Strand 2 is applicable to those who are between 8 and 17 years old and supports the development and exposure of young Maltese or Malta-based artists who are active in the cultural and creative sectors. The fund supports short term training opportunities which enhance, but do not substitute or subsidise, the students\u2019 current formation programme. It also supports the participation of young creatives in international platforms; including, but not limited, to festivals, competitions, exhibitions and\/or performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme reflects the drive towards the further professionalisation of the cultural and creative sector and the promotion of an entrepreneurial culture among creative professionals. It provides opportunities to strengthen the knowledge base and strategies of cultural and creative enterprises. By investing in processes designed to improve the quality that is needed to generate artistic work of excellence, our goal is to support the development of a sustainable creative ecology and to foster further job opportunities in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The objectives of Strand 1 (18 years and over) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 To support the continuous professional development of artists and cultural operators in exploring and developing skills and building networks.
\u2022 To foster excellence in the fields of art and culture, and the advancement of knowledge and capabilities in such related fields
\u2022 To invest in training and increase opportunities for artists and creative professionals.
\u2022 To encourage professional intellectual growth and productivity
\u2022 To encourage creative professionals to continue building their skill sets and to engage in platforms both on a national and international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The objectives of Strand 2 (ages 8 to 17 ) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 To support the development and mobility of young creatives through training opportunities, exploration, networking and engagement in international collaborations.
\u2022 To encourage and facilitate young creatives to expand their skills and actively engage in international platforms
\u2022 To enable the exposure of young talent to international platforms
\u2022 To facilitate networking with other international artists and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Scheme will support the following activities:
\u2022 Training courses
\u2022 Short courses
\u2022 Workshops
\u2022 Masterclasses
\u2022 Internships
\u2022 Apprenticeships
\u2022 Residencies
\u2022 Job Shadowing
\u2022 Auditions for educational institutions
\u2022 Auditions for artistic or cultural projects
\u2022 Networking<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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