The Association of International Lions Clubs
The Lions organization is the main organization behind Orkester Norden.
It is a global charitable and non-political charity organization that provides assistance to people in need. We have a strong desire to help locally. We are also ready to participate in national and international projects.
Akureyri’s Cultural Policy
The main objectives of Akureyri’s cultural policy are basically clear and simple; to support cultural activities so that they flourish, develop and are constantly surprising.
The municipality of Akureyri wants special emphasis to be placed on the participation of young people in the arts and creative industries. The goal is to provide a platform for young people who choose to enjoy themselves in cultural activities throughout the year
Work should always be based on three themes: cooperation, ambition and diversity.
The Nordic Culture Fund
Through our funding programmes, partnerships and cultural policy work, The Nordic Culture Fund stimulates the development of art and cultural life and ensure flexible frameworks for new transnational collaborations.
Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s foundation
The composer Carl Nielsen and the sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s two daughters, Irmelin Egger Møller and Anne Marie Telmanyi, did in 1957 establish Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s Foundation in memory of their parents.
The foundation owns 2/3 of the artist rights after Carl Nielsen and all rights after Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. The capital of the foundation is primarily established on basis of the income from the artist rights.Each year the foundation grants the largest honorary awards in Denmark to Danish artists. Every other year to musicians and composers and every other year to sculptors.Further, the foundation gives out fifteen talent awards each year to young musicians, composers and sculptors.In addition to the above, the foundation supports various projects with the purpose of making people aware of Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen’s artistic work.
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