The "Culture in the Clouds" project

On June 3, 2025, the Board of the Masovian Voivodeship adopted a resolution on the implementation of the non-competitive project of the Masovian Voivodeship entitled "Culture in the Clouds", co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Funds for Masovia 2021-2027

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WHAT IS THE "CULTURE IN THE CLOUDS" PROJECT?

The "Culture in the Clouds" project is implemented under:

  • Program: European Funds for Mazovia 2021-2027;
  • Priority I: European Funds for a more competitive and intelligent Mazovia;
  • Measure 1.2: E-services;
  • Main Objective: A more competitive and intelligent Europe by supporting innovative and intelligent economic transformation and regional digital connectivity;
  • Specific Objective: Reaping the benefits of digitalization for citizens, businesses, research organizations, and public institutions.

The project is part of the implementation of the Mazovian Voivodeship Development Strategy 2030+: Innovative Mazovia and expands digital activities supporting cultural institutions and increasing residents' access to cultural events and resources.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the project are:

  • providing modern digital tools enabling the use of online cultural services and content,
  • developing the technical and IT infrastructure of cultural institutions,
  • digitizing cultural resources and making them available as e-services,
  • supporting cultural education using digital tools,
  • promoting cultural heritage through modern media.

WHO IS THIS PROJECT FOR?

The project's activities are aimed at:

  • cultural institutions – museums, theaters, and libraries,
  • non-governmental organizations and associations active in the cultural sphere,
  • students, students, and teachers,
  • residents of the Mazovia region – as active participants and recipients of digital culture.

PLANNED PROJECT RESULTS

The project aims to achieve the following results:

  • modernization of the digital culture platform, providing access to cultural events, educational materials, and exhibitions,
  • creation and implementation of modern e-culture services,
  • digitization and provision of access to museum collections,
  • equipping cultural institutions with ICT infrastructure and digital content management tools,
  • technical, IT, and substantive support for project participants in its implementation.

PROJECT FINANCING

  • Project Value: PLN 21,150,000
  • European Regional Development Fund: PLN 13,750,724.96
  • Own contribution: PLN 7,399,275.04

PROJECT PARTNERS - TOGETHER FOR CULTURE!

Lead Partner - Masovian Voivodeship

  • Masovian Regional Tourist Organization - responsible for the preparation and implementation of e-services,
  • Selected cultural institutions - as venues for implementing digital solutions:
    • Warsaw Public Library - Main Library of the Masovian Voivodeship
    • Fryderyk Chopin European Artistic Centre in Sanniki
    • Pope John Paul II Institute in Warsaw
    • Jan Kiepura Masovian Musical Theatre
    • Masovian Centre for Contemporary Art Elektrownia in Radom
    • Jacek Malczewski Museum in Radom
    • Museum of Kurpie Culture in Ostrołęka
    • Masovian Museum in Płock
    • Museum of Independence in Warsaw
    • Mieczysław Asłanowicz Regional Museum in Siedlce
    • Museum of Romanticism in Opinogóra
    • Museum of Masovian Nobility in Ciechanów
    • Treblinka Museum. German Nazi extermination and labor camp (1941-1944)
    • Masovian Village Museum in Sierpc
    • Radom Village Museum in Radom
    • Armory Museum at the Liw Castle
    • State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw
    • Station Museum
    • Jerzy Szaniawski Dramatic Theatre in Płock