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Cross-border network of craft as promoter of attractiveness of Latvia - Lithuania borderlands (Mid-Baltic Crafts)
Start date: Feb 28, 2009, End date: May 30, 2011 PROJECT  FINISHED 

Lack of infrastructure and insufficient capacity of human resources were identified as the primary problems making regions of Zemgale, Aukstaitija, and Zemaitija less competitive and attractive to visitors than expected, despite their rich cultural traditions and multiple attractions. Eleven project partners have teamed up to produce a joint strategy for promoting the region and opening visitors its traditional art and artisan crafts. Project sought to establish ten craft and art centres. The varied offer of centres can be found in the booklet of crafts and art centres in Zemgale and North Lithuania. In addition, five new tourist routes along the Latvian - Lithuanian border have been developed and are waiting for guests to come and explore the art of wood carving, enjoy the rich culinary heritage of the region by tasting traditional foods, find out the secrets of artisans as they work on leather, stone and clay, or experience an unforgettable journey into the world of history and art. Those working in culture were offered to work beside artisans in workshops and develop their skills. Local inhabitants and visitors were also able to enjoy international craft festivals and travelling photo exhibitions. Wood crafts also have been promoted by developing a digital exhibition on the internet in order to ensure maximum outreach. Achievements: Project sought to establish ten craft and art centres. The varied offer of centres can be found in the booklet of crafts and art centres in Zemgale and North Lithuania. In addition, five new tourist routes along the Latvian - Lithuanian border have been developed and are waiting for guests to come and explore the art of wood carving, enjoy the rich culinary heritage of the region by tasting traditional foods, find out the secrets of artisans as they work on leather, stone and clay, or experience an unforgettable journey into the world of history and art.Those working in culture were offered to work beside artisans in workshops and develop their skills. Local inhabitants and visitors were also able to enjoy international craft festivals and travelling photo exhibitions. Wood crafts also have been promoted by developing a digital exhibition on the internet in order to ensure maximum outreach.During this project in cooperation of 11 partners from Latvia and Lithuania border regions craft and art centres have been established, as well as other many interesting activities have been implemented.• Digital museum of wood crafts has been developed.• Exhibition on military crafts and wood craft festival have been organized, as well as plenairs for wood craftsmen and weavers have been organized. • New tourism routes have been created and promoted during the international exhibitions, brochure of tourism routes ares available• Logo of the cooperation network has been developed.• Reconstruction of craft and art centres have been done, as well as equipment obtained in Bauska, Dobele, Gluda, Svete, Jaunsvirlauka, Livberze, Zasa, Vipe, Viesite, Rokiski.• Brochure on craft centres and their offers has been issued.• Coordinators of the craft and art centres have been trained on business, marketing and tourism issues. • Five years development plan of newly established craft and art centres has been developed.• Workshops and experience exchange visits have been organized for craftsmen.• Development plan of Craft and art industry for the year 2011-2016 has been developed.• Two catalogues of craft and art sector have been issued• Brochure on success stories has been issued.
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  • 2007 - 2013 Latvia-Lithuania (LV-LT)
  • Project on KEEP Platform
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