Cultural Investor 2020

European Cultural Investor of the Year 2021

The arts and cultural activities are an integral part of the corporate culture of many European companies. With their private-sector investments, they enrich the cultural market, which is mainly financed by the public sector. Cultural investors thus make additional art and cultural projects possible and promote ideas from the creative industries. The “European Cultural Investor of the Year” category rewards private individuals, businesses and local authorities for their enduring private investment and support. Apply with your beneficial contribution to the promotion of the arts and culture or to the development of a cosmopolitan cultural market.

Evaluation criteria of the jury

_Benefits for society: Sustainability of the cultural investment
_Innovative power: creative involvement of the investor in the project
_Implementation: Integration into internal and external communications
_Effect: Presentation of the benefits for the company
_Sustainability: implementation of economic, ecological and social criteria (desirable)

Who can apply for this category?

Irrespective of local, regional, national or international orientation:

_Cultural-promoting businesses of every size and orientation
_Agencies commissioned by companies with marketing /sponsoring tasks
_Foundations that have incorporated the promotion of culture into their statutes
_Dedicated private individuals who promote culture or invest in projects
_Cities and towns, municipalities and regions, as well as sustainable cultural promotion programmes

How can you apply?

1. Online Registration

Please register via our online forum by August 31, 2021. The confirmation of your registration will be sent via email together with a bill for the application fee, which must be paid within 10 days of receipt.