Culture for everyone: Potsdam starts a new crowd campaign for participation!

Culture for everyone: Potsdam starts a new crowd campaign for participation!

In Potsdam the gates for cultural participation are wide open! With a new crowdfunding campaign under the motto “Open doors for everyone”, the city wants to secure the grassroots work for cultural projects. How Meeting point Potsdam reports, the current campaign is a continuation of successful initiatives such as “Active in the Neighborhood”. This is not just about spectacular events, but about the backbone of the association's work: administrative costs, technology, communication and printing - all of these are essential components of a lively cultural life.

One thing is clear: the resources are not unlimited. For donations of 15 euros or more, Stadtwerke Potsdam adds 25 euros on top. This means that 15 euros quickly turns into 40 euros for important projects. It's nice to know that every donation, no matter how small, counts - according to the all-or-nothing principle, the goal must be achieved so that the money can flow. This shows how important the commitment of the people of Potsdam to their culture is!

Shared experiences for everyone

The arguments for greater cultural participation are overwhelming and extend far beyond individual events. Loud Culture Potsdam The range of cultural, sporting and leisure events should be made accessible to everyone. Many Potsdam residents cannot afford to take part in these activities, and this could endanger social cohesion in the city.

Culture is an important factor for the well-being of the population. Access to cultural offerings promotes understanding and brings people together. Since 2013, there have been programs that make it easier for people with low incomes to access cultural life - for example through free event tickets that are distributed to registered guests and social institutions.

Democracy and cultural participation

The social dimension of cultural participation should not be underestimated. Politics culture emphasizes that cultural participation not only offers individual benefits, but also strengthens social cohesion and political participation. It is a fundamental assumption that cultural participation contributes to strengthening democracy.

High public funding for culture of around 15 billion euros annually in Germany shows that the topic is important. However, there are still deficits in terms of participation rights and questions about access to cultural offerings for different social groups. The discourse about how to make culture accessible to everyone is an ongoing challenge.

The question remains: How can we ensure that cultural participation does not remain just a privilege for a few, but becomes a right for everyone? Taking initiatives like the current crowdfunding campaign is a step in the right direction and shows that commitment to culture is very important in Potsdam.

With this initiative, Potsdam, the creative heart of Brandenburg, proves clearly that culture is alive and ensures true coexistence. Let us continue to open these open doors together and enrich the cultural landscape for everyone!