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The EEA grants & Norwegian grantsin the Malopolska region: 

The EEA grants & Norwegian grants in the Malopolska region

Priorities: 

Priorities Protection of the environment Sustainable development Conservation of European cultural heritage Development of human resources Health and childcare Implementation of legislation in the field of internal security and border control, e. g. support for ‘Schengen’ action plans Regional policy and cross-border activities Implementation of acquis communautaire through technical assistance Academic research within the priority sectors

The EEA/Norwegian grants in the Malopolska Region: 

The EEA/Norwegian grants in the Malopolska Region Number of the projects: 12 Grants awarded in total: 13 934 720 Euro

Renovation and modernization of the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice: 

Renovation and modernization of the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice

Krakow: 

Krakow 1978: UNESCO World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage 2000: European City of Culture

SUKIENNICE – medieval „department store”: 

SUKIENNICE – medieval „department store” Built in the 13th century Extended in the Gothic style in the 14th century Renovated and rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 16th century Current shape dating from the end of 19th century Lastly refurbished in the 1950s

Bad technical conditions: 

Bad technical conditions

Outdated infrastructure: 

Outdated infrastructure

Building falling apart: 

Building falling apart

Inappropriate storage&exhibition conditions: 

Inappropriate storage&exhibition conditions

Lack of facilities for disabled people: 

Lack of facilities for disabled people

Low visibility of the main entrance: 

Low visibility of the main entrance

Lack of space for required infrastructure: 

Lack of space for required infrastructure

Lack of special rooms for conservation studio: 

Lack of special rooms for conservation studio

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Key objectives TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL SUBSTANCE OF THE BUILDING TO PROTECT PRICELESS COLLECTION TO CREATE A MODERN MUSEUM

Project: 

Project Name: Renovation and Modernisation of the Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice, Cracow Priority: „Conservation of European cultural heritage” The Project Promoter: National Museum in Cracow Grant amount awarded: €5,236,116 Grant rate: 85.00% The Ministry of Culture (PL) provides 15% of the estimated eligible project cost.

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I STAGE – Recomendation from the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage II STAGE – The Focal Point in the Polish Ministry of Regional Development III STAGE – Financial Mechanism Office in Brussels IV STAGE – The Financial Mechanism Committee EEA or Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

How will the gallery be changed?: 

How will the gallery be changed? I – TRADITION – reintroduction of the 19th century design II – MODERNITY – creation of a modern museum of 21st century

Slide19: 

Transparent lift in historical staircase

Slide20: 

Pent roofs, terraces accessible for tourists, adoption of new space for other purposes

Slide21: 

New reception hall, information desk and museum-shop

Slide22: 

Converting a conservation studio into a temporary exhibitions place

Slide23: 

New multimedia room

Slide24: 

Reintroduction of the 19th century design

Equipment AFTER the renovation and modernisation of the Gallery : 

Equipment AFTER the renovation and modernisation of the Gallery air conditioning system new system of safe lighting of works of art new monitoring and security system facilities for disabled people new storage rooms equipped with new systems of sliding shelves new conservation studio new multimedia and multifunctional area   At the same time the museum will keep its 19th century décor and climate, making visitors feel they travel back in time.

Slide26: 

NILU- Norwegian Institut for Air Research invited to co-operate in the Project „Nowe Sukiennice”. NILU will be responsible for air pollution measurements in the Gallery During implementation of the Project- the newly developed EWO dosimeter from the MASTER project used During implementation of the Project- common research as part of the PROPAINT project carried out

EEA grants from the project promoter’s perspective: 

EEA grants from the project promoter’s perspective Very POSITIVE opinion on the EEA/Norwegian Grants However, some remarks: High non- eligible costs Very long procedure, no clear deadlines (might influence budget!) No possibility to join priorities in one project Recommendation for other project promoters: Search for Norwegian partners!

Slide28: 

Thank you for your attention! Magdalena Jagiello Malopolska Region Brussels Office Rond Point Schuman 14 1040 Bruxelles tel.: + 32 2 2868 523 fax.:+ 32 2 2868 528 Skype: magdalena-jagiello