Professionals seek solutions
The artistic and cultural sector is often considered fragile, with many professionals asserting that it is nearly impossible to live exclusively from the arts and culture.
According to these professionals, the solution is to seek alternative means of survival by taking on two or more jobs. As a result, there is often little time left to dedicate to the area they love most, since working alone is not enough to put food on the table. As the old adage goes, "an empty sack cannot stand upright."
In order to create sustainability strategies, the Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center (CCFM) in the city of Maputo recently hosted the Cultural & Creative Entrepreneur Forum. The event brought together various figures to discuss and promote sustainable development in the cultural sector of the country.
This initiative is part of the Cultiv'Arte project, supported by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Fredson Bacar, emphasized the importance of the forum and Cultiv'Arte for the future of culture in Mozambique. "It is possible to live from art and culture," he affirmed. Bacar highlighted that the initiative aims to recognize the role of artists as producers of goods and services. According to him, culture enriches society and generates income for families, thus contributing to the country's economic development.
The head of Cultiv'Arte, Matthieu Gardon-Mollard, underscored the importance of making cultural businesses more sustainable and durable. "Our goal is to educate artists on how to make their businesses more sustainable and durable," he said, highlighting the need for a professional and innovative approach to tackle the challenges of the sector.
By empowering cultural entrepreneurs, the project fosters international cooperation and strengthens institutional capacities, as well as creates a more favorable environment for the growth of Cultural and Creative Industries.
(By MOZAVIBE)
