On the way to becoming European Capital of Culture 2025, the microprojects are a success story in Chemnitz! In 2017, they were initiated during the application process - and they were able to both establish themselves and develop further. Small project funding is now firmly integrated into the Capital of Culture programme. The cultural region has also become an integral part of the programme, both in terms of the application process and the funding process.
In line with the approach of "making a big difference on a small scale", a large number of projects in all districts of Chemnitz and the cultural region show how real doership works, how Europe can be made visible and what lived diversity looks like.
Various event formats such as city tours, workshops, film projects, exhibitions, music and dance performances, information boards, picnics and printed matter have already been realised, demonstrating the many facets of the concept of culture. All projects have a positive impact on Chemnitz and/or the cultural region and are in part characterised by a clearly visible European dimension. Twice a year, a jury consisting of various cultural players from the city and the region selects the projects that will receive financial support from the numerous submissions. Associations, initiatives and committed individuals can apply and receive financial support of up to 3,000 euros.
The following 17 projects will receive financial support in the 11th round of microprojects:
Restaurant of goodwill
The temporary Restaurant of Good Will brings people together to eat and do good. The week-long restaurant offers food from different countries - in return, diners do good for other people and the world.
A project by: Jaakko Blomberg
Magical DanceMovie
This workshop focuses on a magical film-dance experience. A magical music video will be created: a dance choreography and a storyboard will be developed. Together from brainstorming to the finished music video.
A project by: Christina Raab
Physics and sensor technology
In the "Physics and Sensor Technology" module at Chemnitz University of Technology, ideas on human-technology relationships in the field of art are realised in practice. These projects are to be presented at the Maker Fair and at Chemnitz University of Technology: from the lecture theatre to the public.
A project of the: TU Chemnitz, Department of Physics, Prof Dr Ulrich Schwarz
Exhibition on migration and flight
The exhibition Flight and Migration uses information boards, collages and creative works by refugees from Freiberg to show what it means to arrive in foreign countries unintentionally. The aim is to give the city's population an understanding of the backgrounds of their own neighbours and thus contribute to successful integration.
A project of the: Freiberg Agenda 21
City dialogue
New formats for encounters and discussions - nothing less is the goal. Framed by the photo exhibition "Zwönitz past and present", socially relevant topics are brought to life for people of all ages through storytelling cafés, readings and quiz evenings.
A project of the: Zwönitz Miteinander e.V.
Hand'n'Hand
The video project takes to the streets. Passers-by are asked to hold their hand in a mobile video box and make a short statement about meritocracy. The result is an installation on two monitors in which two hands (people) and their thoughts meet.
A project by: Franziska Kurz and Robert Matzke
Road to Chemnitz - Part 1: Open the shops!
Culture needs space, which is why vacancies in Werdau are an opportunity for culture. Right in the town centre, up to 10 empty shops will be giving a clear and bright message: WERDAU IS ON ITS WAY! CHEMNITZ 2025 - with us too.
A project by: ART Werdau (temporary project by Wir in Werdau Süd e.V.)
CHEMKIDS
The plan is set: the Chemnitz short documentary film CHEMKIDS is to go on a film festival tour. After outstanding local feedback on the film, it is now to be shown nationally and internationally at festivals and to the widest possible audience.
A project of the: Film Academy
Hands-on international modelling in Marienberg
This project is intended to give children and young people from Marienberg the opportunity to create small - and perhaps large - works of model art together with a Czech model-making artist and Czech children in Marienberg.
A project of the: Kultur & Natur Erzgebirge e.V.
Young, loud, visible - poetry slam workshop for pupils in the region
One poetry slam school workshop each in Mittweida, Zwickau and Chemnitz is intended to motivate a young generation to become visible and audible. A poetry slam in Chemnitz, where interested pupils from the workshops can perform, rounds off the project.
A project by: Erik Leichter
Jazz at the drinking fountain - jazz musicians for environmental and climate protection
A jazz concert will take place at a drinking fountain in Chemnitz together with a hands-on stand on the subject of climate protection, packaging waste and tap water. Music and environmental communication go hand in hand here in the European Capital of Culture 2025.
A project by: a tip: tap e. V.
Travelling journeymen as ambassadors on the streets of Europe
When travelling journeymen tie up their bundles, it would be nice if they were also ambassadors for the European Capital of Culture. With a special print and the presentation of these by the mayors of the cultural region, they can be invited to get involved as makers.
A project by: Thomas Heidenreich
City by the river - a rally
The interactive city rally "Stadt am Fluss" (City by the River) is intended to contribute to the theme of the same name already anchored in the bid book and make Chemnitz a city with water tangible for residents and visitors.
A project by: Youth Centre UK, Jörg Schneider
Rest area at the old bells
An information board, a bench and a small neighbourhood festival in Markersdorf are intended to tell the exciting story and culture associated with the old bells. In a workshop, children and young people are to be involved in the design themselves.
A project by: Ludwig Sontag
Speak out loud! - Migrant editorial team for Chemnitz
People with a migration background should actively participate in the programme design of Radio T. By forming an independent editorial team, they can publicise their interests and perspectives.
A project by: Radio T
Good morning, Europe, Bonjour et Dzień dobry !
The flair of Europe - France, Germany, Poland - comes to the centre of the Rosenhof. Crafts, music and dance invite you to look, join in and linger. Culinary specialities from the different countries invite you to get into conversation with people you have never met before.
A project by: Bürgerhaus City e.V.
ZWISCHENWELTEN
The aim of the project is to create a digital exhibition platform for artists from and around Chemnitz. This is to be opened with an event, with a small art market and a small exhibition, in the Weltecho.
A project by: Linus Grösel
