Rome, 5 million for cultural events in the suburbs with “OPEN25 – ARTES ET IUBILAEUM”.

A broader and more inclusive cultural offering that increases the attractiveness of peripheral spaces as places of knowledge and cultural production. This is the objective of “OPEN25 – ARTES ET IUBILAEUM”, the Public Notice through which Roma Capitale, using funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, is making available 5 million euros to promote a program of events spread across the occasion of the Jubilee 2025.

The Notice, promoted by the Department of Culture of Rome Capital and prepared by the Department of Cultural Activities, is financed by the European Union Next Generation EU within the PNRR, and is included among the interventions "The Jubilee of Pilgrims: artistic and cultural events in the city of Rome, from the center to the outskirts, in order to promote tourist use during the Jubilee period" (PNRR – M1C3-Inv.4.3 Caput Mundi. Next Generation EU for large tourism events).

In the Jubilee Year, the measure aims to define new cultural axes between the periphery and the center, giving impetus to an inclusive, transversal and sustainable offer in the period between April 1 and December 31, 2025.
A schedule of initiatives that promote new opportunities for aggregation in spaces of the city far from traditional circuits, increasing their attractiveness and promoting processes of inclusion and social cohesion also through the use of fair and inclusive language (among the new elements of this call). Great importance will also be given to all those projects capable of guaranteeing intercultural exchange, activating participatory paths that break down marginalisation factors for better accessibility to cultural sites and the reduction of environmental and social pressures.

Another innovative element of this Public Notice is that the proposals presented must guarantee the principle of equality in all its expressions, promote gender equality and be against all forms of violence and discrimination, according to the democratic values ​​enshrined in our Constitution.

“OPEN25 – ARTES ET IUBILAEUM” is structured into five sections:
“PATHS”: cultural activities dedicated to the routes and which offer original opportunities for aggregation through the valorisation of archaeological, historical-artistic, environmental and landscape assets, even in less urbanised areas, such as the Roman countryside and river and sea routes (total contribution 1,5 million euros);
“PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES”: innovative cultural events that promote the meeting between different cultures and traditions and intercultural dialogue through live music, dance, theatre, cinema and literature (total contribution 1,5 million euros);
“VISUAL ARTS”: contemporary and experimental art projects that enhance urban spaces and unconventional places, with particular attention to regeneration interventions, the active participation of the local community and young emerging artists (total contribution 1 million euros);
“EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY GASTRONOMIC CULTURES”: collective events in shared spaces that enhance the cultural significance of sharing experiences of gastronomic culture, affirming the value of food as an inclusive element, even between communities belonging to different traditions (total contribution 500 thousand euros);
“YOUTH AND HISTORICAL-ARTISTIC HERITAGE”: activities proposed by youth associations to bring the new generations into dialogue with traditions, involving them in the creative process and in the promotion of cultural heritage, in particular through the use of innovative media (total contribution 500 thousand euros).

Among the requirements for participation in the Notice:
for sections 1, 2, 3 and 4: be private law entities (associations, foundations, cooperatives, companies, etc.) operating in the cultural sector, with the exclusion of those in various capacities participated by public entities; not be a political force or a trade union organization;
for section 5: in addition to the previous requirements, the proposing subjects must be composed mainly of young people aged between 18 and 35.

The Notice will be published on the Rome Capital portal www.comune.roma.it on the online Notice Board and in the Current Affairs section – All notices, announcements and competitions – “Cultural Activities Department” structure and will contain the necessary information regarding the terms and methods for submitting applications for participation.
Furthermore, a FAQ section will be activated, for the publication of answers to any requests for clarification of general interest.