The results of the second cultural project competition have been announced.

On September 9, 2024, at midnight, the submission period for the second cultural project competition of 2024 ended. A total of 31 applications were received, with 16 projects awarded financial support.

The supported projects include events dedicated to the 400th anniversary of Liepāja, book publications, film productions, performances, and masterclasses. The submitted projects were evaluated by a committee consisting of eight industry professionals. The projects are scheduled to be implemented between October 7, 2024, and April 30, 2025.

The competition's jury included the Chairwoman of the Board of the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, Inta Šoriņa; the artist from the Liepāja Museum, Alda Škubura; the Head of Public Participation at the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, Maija Jankovska; writer Anda Kuduma; playwright and actress from Liepāja Theater, Laura Jeruma; the Chief Artist of Liepāja City Building Authority, Agita Ansule; Artistic Director of the concert hall "Lielais dzintars," Orests Silabriedis; and Deputy Head of the Liepāja Department of Culture, Nauris Lazdāns.

The priorities of this year’s second project competition focused on organizing events dedicated to the city's anniversary, promoting Liepāja's cultural values, and developing the creative industries sector. The aim of the competition is to support cultural diversity, encourage creative processes, foster active citizen participation, and stimulate innovation, thereby strengthening Liepāja’s cultural life and creating broader access to arts and cultural events.

List of supported projects (applicant, project title, allocated funding):

- Association “Liepāja 400,” "Printed version of Jürgen Schmidt's 'Chronicles of the City of Liepāja (1732–1748)’", €4,000;
- Austras Association Liepāja Chapter, "Concert program LIGHT YEARS // For Liepāja's 400th Anniversary", €2,000;
- SIA “Dienas Grāmata,” "Publication of Ēriks Vilsons’ novel 'After the Second Bell' on Liepāja Theater", €3,200;
- Association “Liepāja 400,” "Printing of an augmented reality photo album 'A Walk through Beautiful Liepāja'", €2,000;
- Austras Association Liepāja Chapter, "Singer-songwriter concerts in memory of Austra Pumpure", €3,500;
- Association “Barrington K2,” "To My City - Chamber music concerts in Karosta", €4,000;
- SIA “Creative Quarter of the Printing House,” "Documentary film 'Liepāja Printing House' – stages 1 and 2", €3,500;
- Foundation "Equilibrium Group," "Musical performances", €3,500;
- SIA “Love,” "JAZZ Valhalla", €3,000;
- SIA “Liepāja Music,” "Event series 'Behind the Frame'", €3,800;
- Liepāja Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, "Creation of video material for Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral", €3,500;
- Association “Saule i tuvāk,” "Exhibition 'Kokle – Photography – Liepāja' and presentation of newly arranged Liepāja hymn", €2,500;
- Association "PFT progress," "Berlin radio station 'Refuge Worldwide' lectures, debates, and DJ masterclasses in contemporary electronic music, and broadcast of 'City Guide Show'", €2,000;
- SIA ART MANAGEMENT GROUP, "City – 'Remix' song concert", €2,000;
- Foundation “Liepāja Open Public Fund – Liepāja Theater,” "Continuation of Liepāja Radio Theater in 2025 – 5th anniversary season", €4,000;
- Association “Liepāja Independent Theater,” "Staging of the play 'The Ghost of Karosta Prison' by Liepāja author Inese Ķestere", €3,500.

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