Cultural Impact Now! 2021 edition

General

In 2020 we launched a conference that was supposed to have been the biggest event on cultural impact to date. Then Covid-19 came and changed our plans.

Today we are re-launching one of the first live events after the pandemic, and one that seems even more important to us this time around. We are longing for the world to open up, Covid-19 has changed our lives and the need to discuss the impact of arts and culture is more relevant than ever.

Register for the physical event here.

Presence, physical meeting and conversations will be crucial to the event organised on June 3 - 6, 2021 at Maltfabrikken cultural centre in Ebeltoft, Denmark.

In order to be as inclusive as possible, we will also run an online programme mainly on June 2 - 3. The programmes, though interconnected, will be independent from each other.

What's it about?

What does cultural impact look like, one year later? We now know, more than ever, how strong our hunger for culture and community is, and how vital cultural spaces are to individuals and societies. We also know that culture is not necessarily supported, in times of crisis, as an essential part of human life. We'll be gathering to talk about how cultural centres and other cultural organisations, from across Europe and across networks, can come together to identify the ways they impact society, and stand up for their work and mission.

Who is inviting?

This event is created in collaboration between The European Network of Cultural Centres, Trans Europe Halles and the host, cultural centre Maltfabrikken. It is the first joint event between the two networks of cultural centres in Europe.

Who can participate?

The conference is open to members of the ENCC and Trans Europe Halles networks, as well as other actors and stakeholders, such as policymakers, researchers, artists, educators and other professionals from the cultural and creative sector.

What to expect?

An unconventional, engaging and inspiring conference that invites participants to explore and co-create.

An open forum for discussion, dialogue and curious conversations.

A programme that combines knowledge, creative workshops and playful experiments.

Stay tuned

To stay updated, follow our FB event where we will publish all programme updates and important info.

Contacts

Questions about the event ? Contact Sara Turra, ENCC coordinator (sara.turra@encc.eu).

Questions about registration/travel/pratical details? Contact Graciela Murga, ENCC (graciel.murga@encc.eu)

About co-organiser Trans Europe Halles

Trans Europe Halles is one of the oldest and most dynamic cultural networks in Europe. It has been at the forefront of repurposing abandoned buildings for arts, culture and activism since 1983. The network is based in Sweden and has 127 members in 36 different countries across Europe – from Spain to Ukraine.

TEH members differ in organisational structure, size, background and range of activities they organise. The network is strong in its diversity. Each of the members has unique expertise and experience. Read more about the network.

About host and co-organiser Maltfabrikken

Maltfabrikken cultural centre is a member of Trans Europe Halles. Founded as a malting house in 1861 and closed down in 1998, the old factory was falling apart and facing demolition when a group of local people decided to save its iconic red buildings and turn them into a centre for all kinds of cultural and creative activities.

From 2020 the centre will host a microbrewery, creative workspaces, festival facilities, a concert hall, a youth culture club, visual arts/exhibitions/crafts, artists in residence, a public library, a museum, archives and much more in its five buildings.

Hospitality, openness, co-creation, “hygge”, community building and social inclusion via creative expression are Maltfabrikken’s DNA. Through international networks and projects Maltfabrikken is working to learn from and contribute to the diversity of cultural and creative environments in Europe and the rest of the world. Go the centre's website.

When discussing cultural impact, the conference venue and its surroundings are an interesting case. Maltfabrikken, the town of Ebeltoft and Region Midtjylland (Central Denmark Region)are living examples of how cultural organisations play an important role in the development of their communities.

About Ebeltoft

Ebeltoft (Population: 7200) is an old harbour town on the attractive east coast of Denmark. It is located in Region Midtjylland (Central Denmark Region) on the green and hilly Djursland peninsula, and is part of the scenic National Park Mols Bjerge ('Mols Mountains').

Ebeltoft is popular for its beautiful old town centre with romantic cobbled streets and centuries-old half-timbered houses. Apart from its old-world charm, Ebeltoft has several notable cultural venues such as the internationally renowned Glasmuseum Ebeltoft, the Frigate Jutland (longest wooden warship in the world) The European Film College, offering international courses in filmmaking and last, but not least, Maltfabrikken. The town is also popular with artisans such as glassblowers, potters, painters and designers.

Programme

Here you can download the full programme of the event.

Practical information

Accommodation in Ebeltoft

A bit of luxury

For those looking for a more luxurious stay at the water front, located right across from Maltfabrikken, we present Langhoff & Juul boutique hotel.

Pricing:

Suites and Penthouse rooms with capacity of two people: 1100 dkk (148€) including breakfast.

Apartments with capacity of four people: 1820 dkk (245€) including breakfast.

How to book:

Send an email to hotel@langhoffogjuul.dk with your booking inquiry. Remember to add that you are participating in the conference Cultural Impact Now! 2021 at Maltfabrikken.

A room of one’s own

For those brave enough to search for their own accommodation there are many options in the area eg. on Airbnb.

Pricing:
ranking from 400 dkk (54€) to 800 dkk (94€) per person

How to book:
Go to Airbnb.com and look for accommodation options in the area of Ebeltoft.

On top of the town and fairly cheap

Danhostel Ebeltoft is located a nice 25 minutes walk from Maltfabrikken. The hostel is situated right on top of the city, surrounded by nature.

Princing:

For two people sharing a room the total price per room a day is 760 dkk (80€) including breakfast and bedding with towel.

If you want the beds to be made upon arrival the price per room is 825 dkk (95€) a day.

If you wish to use the room as a single room it is possible, but the total price is the same as for two people.

How to book:

Send an email to ebeltoft@danhostel.dk with your booking information and the subject ‘Konference Maltfabrikken’.

An alternative

Furthermore, we are working on a very cheap option for those who value adventure and a low pricing over luxurious comfort. More information will follow shortly.
This option is reserved for members of TEH and ENCC.

How to get to MALTFABRIKKEN

By car

When planning your trip, Google Maps is your friend (who gives you travel instructions in your own language).

Maltfabrikkens address is: Maltvej 8
8400 Ebeltoft

Parking

The few parking spaces right next to Maltfabrikken are limited to 2 hours, but there are plenty of unlimited spaces on the parking lot just across the road by the white apartments (next to the hotel), and even more a little further down the road by the Frigate (the tall ship).

Driving time in Denmark

Arriving from Germany
Driving time from the German border via E45 ≈ 2 h. 40 min. in normal traffic

Arriving from Germany via Gedser (ferry)
Driving time from Gedser via E47, E20 and E45 is ≈ 4 h. 20 min. in normal traffic

Arriving from Norway via Hirtshals (ferry)
Driving time from Hirtshals via E39 and E45 ≈ 2 h. 10 min. in normal traffic

Arriving from Sweden via Frederikshavn (ferry)
Driving time from Frederikshavn via E45 is ≈ 2 h. 10 min. in normal traffic

Arriving from Sweden via Grenå (ferry)
Driving time from Grenå to Ebeltoft is ≈ 30 min. in normal traffic

Arriving from Sweden via Malmö/Copenhagen Bridge
Driving time from the Malmö Bridge via E20 and E45 ≈ 4 h. in normal traffic

Denmark has no toll roads, except for Storebæltsbroen, the bridge connecting the islands Sealand and Fünen. Price: 245 dkk ≈ € 33 for cars up to 6 meters. Cash (dkk + euro) and most international credit cards are accepted at the toll station. See details on the website for Storebæltsbroen.

An alternative to driving all the way over Fünen is the Molslinjen ferry from Sjællands Odde to Aarhus. The total travel time is more or less the same, but you will have less kilometers to drive and a nice break at the ferry. Driving time from the Malmö Bridge to Sjællands Odde is ≈ 1 h. 15 min. in normal traffic. A limited number of low price ferry tickets (yellow tickets) are available for early birds, but please note that yellow tickets are non-refundable. All details about booking, pricing and time tables can be found on Molslinjens website Click on the Danish flag icon in the top right corner for English version (yeah, that’s a bit illogical).

The ferry ride is 1 h. 15 min. Driving time from ferry to Ebeltoft is ≈ 50 min. in normal traffic.

By public transport from airports

From Aarhus airport

Aarhus Airport is small and has just a few international flights. To get you to and from Aar- hus Airport a FLEX BUS/CAR service is available. Flex rides have no time table and must be booked in advance. Please contact Maltfabrikkens team on conference@maltfabrikken. dk if you need a ride from Aarhus Airport, and we will book it for you.

Price for one person is € 8,5 - cheaper if more people share the ride. The driver accepts credit cards.

From Billhund airport

Billund Airport is the closest international airport with a large number of flights from all
over Europe. Express bus 912X goes directly to and from Billund Airport to Aarhus Central Station 11 times a day, every day of the week (The exceptions marked in the time table are not relevant on the time of the conference).

Tickets
Price € 21,50
You can buy a bus ticket from the driver when you go aboard, but only with cash in dkk. Alternatively you can buy your ticket in advance in the webshop here
The site is available in English.

Getting from Aarhus to Ebeltoft

Bus 123 goes from Aarhus to Ebeltoft every hour from early morning to late in the evening.

Find the timetable here

There are some exceptions marked in the time table, but none of them are relevant for the days of the conference. When reading the time table, “Hverdage” is weekdays, “Lørdage” is Satudays and “Søn- og Helligdage” means Sundays and holidays.

Tickets
Tickets are € 12
You can buy a bus ticket from the driver, but only with cash in dkk. Alternatively you can buy your ticket in advance in the webshop here
The site is available in English.
When choosing the zones for the ticket, write ‘Aarhus H’ and ‘Ebeltoft C’.

Arriving from Copenhagen Airport

By train to Aarhus
Take Metro U2 from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Central Station and IC-train from Copenhagen Central Station to Aarhus Central Station. For info and tickets see the the DSB website

Tickets
Prices from € 57
When booking your train ticket, choose departure from Kastrup St. and Arrival to Aarhus H and it will be valid for both Metro and train.
Please make sure you have extra time in the airport due to possible waiting time for your covid-19 test (see information about covid-19 regulations in the separate document)

By Bus to Aarhus

A very cheap and popular option is KOMBARDO-EXPRESSEN, leaving several times a day from the bus terminal next to Copenhagen Central Station. Take the Metro (leaving every 5-10 minutes, remember to buy a ticket on the platform) from the airport to Copen- hagen Central Station. Then, instead of taking the escalators to the station hall, go to the stairs in the opposite end of the platform. The stairs will lead you directly up to the street Tietgensgade and the adjacent Ingerlevsgade where the cheap busses hang out. Inger- slevsgade is easy to find, look for the outdoor climbing wall on the corner. KOMBARDO-EXPRESSEN is not the only bus service operating from Ingerslevgade, but usually the drivers (and people in general) are nice and helpful if you ask.

Tickets
Prices from € 13,5
Tickets for KOMBARDO-EXPRESSEN must be bought online in advance, and unfortuna- tely the website is in Danish only. We have made a small guide that will take you through the ordering proces: see ”How to KOMBARDO”.

If you’re going with this option we recommend that you buy your tickets as soon as you can, as the cheapest tickets sell out first. They are non-refundable, but on the other hand, they are cheap.
KOMBARDO-EXPRESSEN does not go to Aarhus Bus Station (which is undergoing serio- us renovation at the moment). There is a ten minutes walk from the KOMBARDO-bus stop to the bus station where you will find the bus to Ebeltoft. See the route on a map

Getting from Aarhus to Ebeltoft

Bus 123 goes from Aarhus to Ebeltoft every hour from early morning to late in the evening.

Find the timetable here

Tickets
Tickets are € 12
You can buy a bus ticket from the driver when you go aboard, but only with cash in dkk. Alternatively you can buy your ticket in advance in the webshop here
The site is available in English.
When choosing the zones for the ticket, write ‘Aarhus H’ and ‘Ebeltoft C

Gomore

GoMore is a Danish website where people can offer a cheap ride if they’re going somewhere and have room for extra passengers. There is often lifts to get between Copen- hagen and Aarhus. Most of the rides are offered just a week before, which makes it hard to plan ahead, but sometimes you’re lucky.

Tickets

To attend the physical event you will need to buy a ticket.

Ticket prices:

150 EUR - Regular ticket

100 EUR - TEH & ENCC members ticket *

80 EUR - Eastern Partnership members ticket *

*Members can invite friends to participate for the same price as they pay. Choose members ticket or Eastern Partnership members ticket and mark the option ‘friend’ in the following step of the ordering process.

Refunds: Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, tickets can be cancelled and will be fully refunded at all times until the conference opens on the 3rd of June.

Covid-19 safety at the conference

The staff at Maltfabrikken is carefully monitoring the situation and working closely with the local health authorities to create a safe environment around the conference. Rapid tests will be provided on arrival. All meeting rooms and other facilities will be marked with maximum capacity and cleaned between events.

Travel and Covid-19 regulations in Denmark

For the time being, people who travel into Denmark are required to isolate for ten days. However, the current restrictions are expected to change with the increasing numbers of vaccinations and hopefully a European Covid-19 passport solution.

Follow the current guidelines from The Danish Health Authority here: https://en.coronasmitte.dk

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