Official account of Matera 2019 European Capital Of Culture | #matera2019 #openfuture #ecocSito ufficiale di Matera 2019 Capitale Europea della Cultura. Un anno straordinario ricco di appuntamenti, mostre e produzioni culturali originali.

Core values

- It involved a large number of local citizens, mayors, and associations, making culture accessible to everyone and not just a limited elite[4].
- The project reinforced the value proposition of the participating organizations, promoting cultural regeneration, strengthening community identity, and connecting people through art[1].
- It had a positive economic impact, stimulating local production chains and entrepreneurial activities, with 59% of the commitments reserved for local Lucanian businesses[2].
- The community projects initiated by the citizens themselves contributed to creating an ecosystem of cultural processes and community engagement[3].
- The project addressed inequalities in access to culture, particularly in peripheral areas, and promoted social cohesion and community well-being[4].