Umeå's Capital of Culture application
Umeå's application to be the EU's northernmost the Capital of Culture ever, “Curiosity and Passion – the Art of Co-Creation" is inspired by the eight seasons of the Sami calendar.
   
First application (in October 2008)
The bulk of the document is Umeå's answers to the EU questionnaire. After that there is a supplement that describes Umeå's history and a photo supplement. A four-minute long film is also attached that summarizes some of the main points of the application.

First application – English version (PDF, 9 Mb)

First application – Swedish version (PDF, 12 Mb)

Summary of the first application

Download and look at the first film here

The pre-selection report
   

Second application (in June 2009)
This document describes the programme in more detail than our first application as it was a response to the selection panel's report. There is a description of such things as the projects and programmes we aim to carry out if Umeå is chosen. Some of the important institutions and cultural activities in Umeå are also presented.

Second application – English version (PDF, 18 Mb)

Second application – Swedish version (PDF, 10 Mb)

Summary of the second application

Download and look at the second film here

Final selection report

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Published 12 October 2010