Nikšić's cultural community rests on anachronistic principles, which is why its restructuring and modernization is necessary, Anja Pavićević, candidate for councilor from the list "Black on white - Može Nikšić", said today.
This, as she pointed out, implies increased investments in the cultural sector, as well as the expansion of spatial capacities intended for cultural activities.
"We must prevent the multi-decade practice of non-transparent distribution of funds and provide equal conditions for all interested parties with clearly defined criteria. This is the only way we will prevent political influence on the distribution of funds for the implementation of projects in the field of culture", emphasizes Pavićević.
She emphasized, as announced, that the list "Crno na bijelo - Može Nikšić" offers a series of proposals on the way to achieving that goal.
"The first of them implies the dismissal of the directors and members of the artistic councils who have been in their positions for decades, and who have brought the culture of Nikšić to such a state that it was necessary to introduce a program to support the development of culture in Nikšić. We will advocate for a decentralized way of decision-making in the selection of projects and programs, and with the support of the Ministry of Culture, we will announce competitions, with clearly defined participation criteria, and thus prevent nepotism and political influence. It is also necessary to include the non-governmental and private sector, because cultural institutions have proven to be powerless to step out of the local framework," emphasizes Pavićević.
She indicated that the list "Crno na bijelo - Može Nikšić" intends to establish the "Ljubo Čupić" award, which will be awarded for civic courage and social activism, once a year, to male and female activists, in order to respect gender equality.
"Nikšić also needs the promotion of modern arts, that's why we will move culture and cultural manifestations to the streets of the city, which will increase the visit and stay of foreigners, for whom Nikšić is normally a transit stop. We will launch the Poetry Square event, and to promote novel creativity and the Carnival of Novels event. It is necessary to start the work of museums, theaters and cinemas at full capacity. We will open a natural history museum and thus enrich the tourist offer of Nikšić. We will support existing and start new festivals, so that Nikšić becomes the center of festival tourism. One of them, the Beer Festival, can become a tourism brand of the city. In addition, we will also support the organization of bazaar on the square, and pay special attention to local musicians, as well as other independent artists. The affirmation of Zahumlje and the initiation of a greater number of cultural activities is one of the priorities," emphasized Pavićević.
She also emphasized that her list will support young and creative people and "challenge the party criteria of DPS, which show their harmfulness in all spheres", but especially in culture and art.
"Creativity does not go with the party booklet. We will carry out a new systematization of jobs in municipal cultural institutions, where we will hire professionals and capable people on the basis of clear criteria, and fire those who do not meet the requirements and who have been receiving wages for years but do not come to work. We will bring culture back to the city of beer and steel - Because Nikšić can - Black and white!", concludes Pavićević.
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