The Department for Culture and Arts within the Center for Analysis and Regional Development Planning (CAPDR) is responsible for promoting and developing the cultural and artistic sector in the Moldova region, and beyond, contributing to enriching cultural heritage and fostering local community development.
The primary objective of this department is to valorize and protect the cultural and artistic diversity of the region, support artists and cultural creators, and stimulate active community participation in cultural life.
Here are some of the main areas of activity of the Department for Culture and Arts:
1. Cultural planning and development: The department formulates strategies and cultural development plans tailored to the region’s needs and potential. It identifies and promotes local cultural and artistic resources and contributes to the development of cultural infrastructure, such as museums, theaters, exhibition halls, and other cultural spaces.
2. Support for artists and cultural creators: The department provides support to artists and cultural creators in the region through grants, scholarships, or other forms of funding. These may be allocated for artistic production, cultural research, professional training and development, or the promotion of works and performances.
3. Promotion of local culture and arts: The department organizes activities to promote local culture and arts within and beyond the region. These activities may include festivals, exhibitions, shows, concerts, or other cultural events. Additionally, it may engage in promoting cultural tourism and developing educational programs in the cultural field.
4. Conservation and protection of cultural heritage: The department plays a crucial role in conserving and protecting the cultural and artistic heritage of the region. This involves developing strategies for the restoration and conservation of historical monuments, supporting archaeological activities, restoration of artworks, and promoting both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
5. Cultural cooperation and partnerships: The department collaborates with other cultural institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners to develop joint projects and initiatives in the cultural and artistic fields. These partnerships may focus on exchanging experiences, organizing traveling exhibitions, artistic residencies, or other cross-border cultural and artistic projects.
Through its activities, the Department for Culture and Arts within CAPDR contributes to promoting local cultural identity, developing cultural tourism, improving the quality of life in communities, and stimulating creativity and artistic expression.
