European Capitals of Culture is a dynamic format which evolves in each host city. This has been explicitly demonstrated during the training meeting with Dr Beatriz García, one of the most active European experts in the area of food policy, urban development through culture and the long-term effects of European Capitals of Culture.
The event was attended by the representatives of the Lublin’s cultural community, including members of the ECoC consortium, creators and officials. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange thoughts, questions and experiences regarding the role of culture as an integral element of urban policy. Dr García, who has over 20 years of research experience, including Liverpool 2008, Glasgow 1990, and the evaluation of subsequent ECoC editions, highlighted the importance of strategic thinking about the programme’s legacy, narrative consistency and data-driven work.
On the one hand, the talks in Lublin were a source of inspiration and confirmed that the whole project is reasonable. On the other hand, they clearly pointed out the number of challenges and work still awaiting in the process of European Capital of Culture Lublin 2029. Dr Beatriz García’s visit is an important step in shaping conscious, long-term and strategic approach to the ECoC as a process capable of bringing lasting change to the city and its community.
Translated by Gabriela Niewadzi
Proofread by Aleksandra Górecka
