Events should be able to be attended by everyone, including visitors with disabilities. But as an organizer, how do you make sure your event or festival is accessible?
Do you have a plan to make (part of) your event more accessible and could use some extra support? Then send us your plan and get a chance to win a €2500 voucher!
Terms
- Your event or festival takes place in the municipality of Arnhem.
- Your plan is doable by 2025.
- Your plan involves an improvement in accessibility for the long(er) term.
Participate
Present your idea through a video pitch of up to 1.5 minutes or in a text of up to 500 words. In it, answer the following questions:
- What will you do to make your event more accessible?
- How do you approach this and who do you work with?
- Why is this important to your visitors, participants and staff?
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page and submit your pitch as an attachment by January 15 for a chance to win a voucher worth €2,500, excluding VAT.
Review
A jury composed of representatives from the Arnhem Platform for the Chronically Ill and Disabled (APCG), Cultuur Academy the City of Arnhem will evaluate the proposals based on their ambition, feasibility, and impact. The winner will be announced on January 30, during the kickoff of the event season at Theater Oostpool.
The jury will evaluate the plans on the following criteria:
- Ambition: How ambitious and innovative is the plan?
- (Practical) feasibility: Is the plan realistic and feasible within the time and resources provided?
- Sustainability: Is the investment in accessibility a one-time event, or does it contribute to future editions of the same or similar events?
- Role model: Can the plan serve as inspiration for other events?
Submit your entry to Cultuur Academy by January 15 Cultuur Academy filling out the form via the button below and attaching your proposal. Questions? Send an email to Robin Atema at toegankelijkheid@cultuuracademy.nl.
Looking for inspiration? Visit our knowledge base, where you'll find lots of valuable information about making your event accessible and the various options available to you.