12th Summer Academy in Slovenia

The Euracademy Association invites You to take a part in the 12th Summer Academy on "Culture and Landscape: contributions to sustainable rural development" which will be held in cooperation with Notranjski Ekološki Center, Cerknica, Slovenia13th July – 21st July 2013, Loški Potok, Slovenia.

Introduction

This summer academy aims to examine carefully the links between rural landscape, rural heritage and culture, paying also special attention to the role of the creative industries in shaping such links and creating added value for local communities. Developing the cultural and creative industries is not a panacea for all rural problems but it has a number of positive attractions and it is one among many opportunities that rural communities can consider to improve productivity and incomes. The summer academy will discuss and debate how the heritage endowed in rural communities by their nature and culture can be exploited by the creative industries for the benefit of rural development; and how communities can take advantage of new developments in the creative and cultural sectors - which include very dynamic industries with new products and services.

The target group

This summer academy aims to examine carefully the links between rural landscape, rural heritage and culture, paying also special attention to the role of the creative industries in shaping such links and creating added value for local communities. Developing the cultural and creative industries is not a panacea for all rural problems but it has a number of positive attractions and it is one among many opportunities that rural communities can consider to improve productivity and incomes. The summer academy will discuss and debate how the heritage endowed in rural communities by their nature and culture can be exploited by the creative industries for the benefit of rural development; and how communities can take advantage of new developments in the creative and cultural sectors - which include very dynamic industries with new products and services.

Particaption costs

The cost of attending the Summer Academy is kept to a minimum. There is no attendance fee, but a charge to cover accommodation, course materials, full board and travel for the study tours. The cost is 450 Euro per person and a small number of scholarships are also available covering part of the participation cost. The charge includes also the subscription fee for one year's Euracademy Association membership.

How to apply

To apply for the 12th Summer Academy download the form attached here. For further information regarding the Summer Academy please email Polona Zevnik at: polona@nec-cerknica.si This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or, call 00386 59 044 133, 00386 40 165 554. The application deadline is Friday 31st May 2013.