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Stavanger 2008:From Norwegian Oil Capital
to European Capital of Culture
- presentation of the IRIS/UiS research project
Hilmar RommetvedtInternational Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS)
“Town and Gown”, UNeECC Annual ConferenceSibiu, Romania, 26 October 2007
University of Stavanger
• 8,000 students• 900 faculty, administration and service staff • Faculties:
– arts and education– social sciences– science and technology
International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS)
• an independent non-profit organisation owned – 50% by the University of Stavanger (UiS) and – 50% by the Rogaland Research Foundation
• research activities: – Social Sciences and Business Development– Petroleum– Gas Technology – Marine Environment
• approx. 200 employees
Stavanger2008 Vision: Open Port
• The Stavanger2008 vision is expressed through the concept "Open Port". This can be understood both in its English sense - "an open harbour", - and in its Norwegian meaning of "an open gate".
• Open Port – openness towards the world - is about challenging the region and its people to be even more open and inclusive towards each other, art, ideas and opportunities.
(Source: www.stavanger2008.no)
Stavanger2008 Objectives
• a broad and enduring cultural lift, especially for children and the young
• quality, innovation and diversity in the arts• enduring networks in the fields of arts and culture• cultural curiosity and tolerance• regional identity and pride• further development of industry and commerce • construction of cultural and physical infra-structure
(Source: www.stavanger2008.no)
Stavanger2008 Values
* Tolerance and freedom of speech * Hospitality and accessibility * Cultural heritage and development * Innovation and quality * Environment and aesthetics
(Source: www.stavanger2008.no)
The IRIS/UiS study of Stavanger2008
I. Principal project
based on surveys among citizens in 2007 and 2009 (and comparisons with nation-wide surveys and earlier surveys in Stavanger area)
– To what extent, and how, do the inhabitants of the region get involved and participate in the Capital of Culture events?
– How does the Capital of Culture year affect participation in and attitudes towards cultural life in general?
– How are the values and opinions of the population affected by the Capital of Culture events and the vision and values of Stavanger2008?
The IRIS/UiS study of Stavanger2008
II. Specialised sub-projects
• Impacts on arts and cultural life and experiences made by cultural institutions and organisers of specific arrangements
• Media’s coverage of Stavanger2008
The 2007 survey
• Telephone interviews with 2303 persons in the Stavanger region and Rogaland County
• 1839 respondents (80 %) accepted to fill in an additional questionnaire
• 1301 questionnaires (71 %) have been returned
Scheme of analysis – hypothesised relationships
Participation in cultural
activities in general
”Open Port” related
values and opinions
Social background
Participation in Capital of Culture activities
3
1 2
45
6
7
3. Would you say that you are…
17,1 14,1 15,5
46,9
20
43,6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
... interested inculture?
… interested inreligion?
… interested inpolitics?
Quite
Very
5. How often do you…
• Take out books at the library?• Go to the cinema?• Attend an art exhibition?• Attend a sports event (as a spectator)?• Usually attend a religious service or meeting?
Never, Once a year (1-3 days a year), A few times a year (4-11 days), Once a month, Twice a month, Once a week, Several times a week, Don’t know
12. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about painting?• Abstract paintings interest me as much as
figurative paintings.• Modern paintings are really just a mess. A child
could do it.• I like paintings of Norwegian landscape.
Completely disagree, Partly disagree, Partly agree, Completely agree, Paintings don’t interest me.
29. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
• There are many opinions that should never have been allowed on radio and TV.
• I wish that Norway and Norwegians were more open to the world around us.
• Emotions are more important than logic and reason.
• The old and proven are usually better than newfangled inventions.
• I prefer spending time with people who are open to change and new ideas.
8. The Stavanger region has been selected as European Capital of Culture in 2008. To what extent do you find that this
concerns you?
4,8
19,3
55,9
19,3
0,70
10
20
30
40
50
60
To a greatextent
To someextent
To a minorextent
To no extent Don't know
9. Do you think it was the right or wrong decision by the Stavanger region to bid for European Capital of Culture status in 2008? Percent
73
11,915,1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Right Wrong Do not know
10. How positive or negative is your general impression of the Capital of Culture year / Stavanger 2008? Percent
10,8
36,8 35,6
6,4
2,3
8
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Verypositive
Fairlypositive
Neitherpositive nor
negative
Fairlynegative
Verynegative
Don't know
11. I will now present some statements concerning the Stavanger region as Capital of Culture in 2008. Do you agree or disagree completely or partly with each of these statements? Percent agree
87,2
87,5
59,7
55
0 20 40 60 80 100
It will give the region important newimpulses.
It will strengthen the cultural life of theregion.
It costs too much; the money should beused for other purposes.
It won’t matter for most people; itmainly concerns the cultural elite.
11. I will now present some statements concerning the Stavanger region as Capital of Culture in 2008. Do you agree or disagree completely or partly with each of these statements? Percent agree
83,3
76,3
78,9
53,8
0 20 40 60 80 100
It will make the region better known inNorway.
It will make the region better known inEurope.
It will attract tourists to the region.
It will contribute to attracting people fromother parts of the country to come and
look for employment in the region.
12. Have you participated in any of Stavanger2008’s events, either as a performer/organiser/volunteer or as a member of the audience?
2,3
12,8
1,7
16,8
80,7
2,5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes, participated as aperformer/organiser/volunteer.
Yes, participated as amember of the audience.
Yes, both as a member of theaudience and as a
performer/organiser/volunteer.
Yes, total
No, have not participated.
Don’t know, not sure.
