The first Cultural Diplomacy residency starts in London

Our Cultural Diplomacy Residency programmes kicks off in September with the arrival of the fist recipient: Claudia Cirlig.

The main objectives of this innovative  programme of training and coaching in cultural management are:

- To develop skills and abilities that are crucial for the cultural projects management and in cultural diplomacy.

- To acquaint with the standards and practices that characterize one of the most sophisticated and competitive cultural markets in the world.

- To initiate the procedures and working practices adopted in cultural diplomacy actions of the Romanian Cultural Institute.

Claudia Cirlig completed an MA in European Cultural Policies and Management at University of Warwick, Centre for Cultural Policy Studies. In 2010 she became International Cultural Fellow at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, one of the most important cultural centres in the United States. Previously, Claudia studied at the University of Bucharest and has a BA in Public Relations and Social Communication. Following a career in marketing, communication and private television, Claudia worked for the National Theatre in Bucharest as Public Relations and Communication Manager. 

The programme will begin with an intensive theoretical and practical training at ICR London and at a British cultural partner institution. Afterwards, Claudia will work within our team on cultural projects in different areas: theatre, film, music, literature, dance etc.

More details at http://www.icr-london.co.uk/old/ro/diplomatieculturala.php

When: 5 September – 5 December 2011
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London