concept for more efficient support of the arts in 2007–2013 - Divadlo.cz
concept for more efficient support of the arts in 2007–2013 - Divadlo.cz
concept for more efficient support of the arts in 2007–2013 - Divadlo.cz
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Preface<br />
The Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Czech Republic adopted <strong>the</strong> Concept <strong>for</strong> More Efficient Support<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Arts <strong>in</strong> <strong>2007–2013</strong> <strong>in</strong> Government Resolution No. 676 <strong>of</strong> 31 st May 2006 and <strong>the</strong>reby charges<br />
upon <strong>the</strong> representatives <strong>of</strong> state adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>in</strong> cooperation with <strong>the</strong> regional authorities<br />
to implement <strong>the</strong> Concept. The Concept was circulated not only to <strong>the</strong> mandatory bodies <strong>for</strong><br />
comments but also to <strong>the</strong> regions and a number <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisations, and all substantial<br />
comments and most recommendations were <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> Concept.<br />
In compliance with <strong>the</strong> procedure established <strong>in</strong> Resolution No. 10 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Government <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Czech Republic dated 3 rd January 2001, <strong>the</strong> Concept was developed as a mid-term document<br />
and is designed to supplement exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>concept</strong>s <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r fields <strong>of</strong> culture. It also ties<br />
<strong>in</strong> with <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Culture’s prior key policy document – <strong>the</strong> Concept <strong>for</strong> a Cultural Policy<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Czech Republic. The M<strong>in</strong>istry elaborated <strong>the</strong> Concept <strong>for</strong> More Efficient Support <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Arts <strong>in</strong> <strong>2007–2013</strong> on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> materials drawn from a broad spectrum <strong>of</strong> relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
and experts, developed under <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Theatre Institute.<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Concept is to establish <strong>the</strong> requisite conditions <strong>for</strong> free creative expression<br />
and <strong>the</strong> presentation <strong>of</strong> artistic work, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g critical reflection and study <strong>of</strong> such<br />
work, and <strong>the</strong> preservation <strong>of</strong> such works as cultural heritage <strong>for</strong> future generations. Equally important<br />
is <strong>the</strong> task <strong>of</strong> facilitat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ued development <strong>of</strong> artistic activities and <strong>the</strong> work <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural entities, so that access to art is guaranteed to all citizens. The document covers all basic<br />
artistic fields: <strong>the</strong>atre, music, film, literature, dance, visual <strong>arts</strong>, at <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional and non-pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
level, and extend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to cooperation with entities outside <strong>the</strong> Czech Republic and <strong>the</strong><br />
presentation <strong>of</strong> Czech art abroad.<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>al report on <strong>the</strong> fulfilment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Concept, toge<strong>the</strong>r with a proposed update <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Concept, will be submitted to <strong>the</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Czech Republic by 31 st March 2014.<br />
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