PUA 2

The project aims to support young artists in the Leader Lapland area by offering camp activities, business development and mentoring. The goal is to raise the artistic level, create independent artists and build a strong local network to promote cultural life and make the area more attractive.

Purpose and goals

The purpose of the project is to:
help young artists to develop their talents in an area where there is a lack of educational opportunities. The artists should be able to stand on their own feet and feel ready for the artist life, as well as be part of a network consisting of young musicians, organizers, and leaders.
The goal of the project is to:
carry out workshops, concerts, and tours together with young people as well as create a lasting network of both young and adult professional cultural practitioners.

About the project

PUA 2 strives to support young artists in professionalizing themselves and getting paid at a level that reflects their artistic quality. This improves both the artist's performance and the quality of the events. At the same time, it raises the expectations of the public, positioning the Leader Lappland area as an active place for events and local artistic talent.

Young people deserve real opportunities to develop their talents and join a network of young musicians, organizers, and leaders. The project builds on the project PUA 1 by offering camp activities to find and develop new talents as well as by focusing on business development and activities that were not previously included.

The goal is to make the artists independent and equipped for the reality of being artists, especially considering that many are young, under 18 years old. A well-functioning network of local artists, organizers, and events is fundamental to developing the local cultural life within the geography of Leader Lappland and creating an attractive place to live.

The project will contribute to increased mental health, community, and a new network of cultural actors after the pandemic. The mentorship, with well-known personalities, gives participants and the audience an opportunity to experience high-quality culture and spread information about the project. The goal is to build on the potential identified in PUA 1 and take it to the next level!

From the Project Application

”We want to give young people a sense that it is positive and good to live in the Leader area and that the area is attractive and has development opportunities. This leads to increased well-being.”

About the project
Project period
2023-11-29 – Ongoing
Project owner
Culture Academy
Project Manager
Duncan Kemp
duncan@kemp.se
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About financing
Granted project support
1,385,776 kronor

Co-financing from Leader Lapland 2030
682,547 kronor

Total financing
2,068,323 kronor

In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement worth approximately 1,600,000 SEK.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Agricultural Fund
LAG board's decision justification
The LAG board decided to prioritize the application as the project will work to create a vibrant cultural scene that is not coast- or city-centered. This will be done by helping young talents from the inland to become more professional. The project operates through all municipalities in Leader Lappland and benefits young people, organizers, and the cultural life in the area.