Euclid, the EC Cultural Contact Point, in their latest issue of Alert
have pointed out two important calls for proposals.

Culture 2000
The EC are launching a pilot programme for Culture 2000.  This is the
programme which covers the activities of previous cultural programmes
such as Raphael and Kaleidoscope.  The call for proposals (request for
applications) is due to be published in the Official Journal at the End
of May or early June.  There are three actions:

*       Experimental and innovative new projects
*       Co-operation agreements
*       Special events of a European character

The deadline for all three actions is 15 July 1999.  For further
information contact Euclid, the EC Cultural Contact Point.  You can
either e-mail them to register for information: [log in to unmask] or
visit their website www.euclid.co.uk

CONNECT Initiative
This is a programme developed by both DGX (culture) and DGXX11
(education and training).  Essential criteria for this call are that
projects should have an integrated appporach covering education,
training and culture whilst recognising new technologies.  With a budget
of 15 million Euros (as opposed to 3 million for the Culture 2000 pilot)
this is a valuable programme.

The four strands to the programme are:

*       to develop signatories in the field of cultural affairs and
cultural projects associating with education institutions and providers;

*       to reduce the lack of co-operation between Culture, Education
and NewTechnologies;
*       to introduce training for young people through cultural
projects;
*       to encourage further training for cultural trainers and trainees
and artists.

Innovation and new ideas are encouraged throughout.  Again deadline is
15 July 1999 and Euclid can provide further information.

Henrietta Hopkins
Museum Development Officer (International links, tourism & visitor
services)
Musums & Galleries Commission, 16 Queen Anne's Gate,London SW1H 9AA
Tel: 0171-233 4200, Fax: 0171-233 3686, e-mail [log in to unmask]

MGC website: www.museums.gov.uk

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