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The citizen initiative revives the traditional Velá de Santiago in line with the Jerez 2031 bid
This is a cultural event open to meeting, sharing, and strengthening the sense of belonging among Jerez residents throughout the municipality

Jerez 2031 presents its working group on sustainable models for the cultural and creative sector at the Culture Next Conference
Jerez’s bid strengthens its European commitment by proposing a working process for a common methodology to support the sector and is committed to initiatives that increase the role of youth in the participatory process of the bid book and cultural programs.

#Jerez2031 participates in the 14th CultureNext Conference, focused on cultural participation and youth, held in Leeuwarden
#Jerez2031 continues to consolidate its bid for the title of European Capital of Culture with its active participation in the 14th CultureNext Conference, taking place from July 8 to 10 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. Under the theme “Cultural Participation,” this edition focuses on the role of youth in future cultural policies.

Paleta de Colores dedicates its new edition to European values within the framework of Jerez 2031
The organizing committee of Paleta de Colores, one of the city’s most established art exhibitions, has announced that the content and objectives of its next edition will focus on European values, in line with Jerez’s bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2031

Jerez hosts the second residential workshop of the PALIMPSEST Project with the participation of European experts and artists
Teamwork has been carried out to implement the Jerez pilot project “SONE”: Songs of the Nearby Land, Tradition, Landscape, and Sustainable Creativity. This initiative is

The Special Commission for European Capital of Culture has been established at Jerez City Council
A few days ago, the Special Commission for European Capital of Culture was formally established at Jerez City Council. This is an institutional body representing all the political groups that make up the Municipal Corporation. It was created with the aim of jointly promoting Jerez’s candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2031. The creation of this commission reflects the spirit required for a project of this magnitude, conceived as a strategic commitment by the city and province.

#Jerez2031 involves the province’s citizens to build the cultural program for the European Capital of Culture bid
More than 350 people are participating in the Jerez 2031 Forum, a meeting with the province’s cultural, creative, and heritage sectors. This event marks the beginning of a new phase of the participatory process. Cultural, social, and educational forums for ideas and projects are expected to be held in the coming weeks.

#Jerez2031 launches a campaign: “Jerez is CULTURE. You are CAPITAL”
This communication action, presented during the Forum Jerez 2031, aims to increase participation and the sense of community, underlining the role of citizens as a real driving force in the process of shaping the candidature for the European Capital of Culture 2031.
#Jerez 2031 premieres visual identity and website to improve the visibility of candidacy and interaction with citizens
The isotype of the new logosymbol reproduces a figurative abstraction present, in its basic features, in the cultural and social heritage of Jerez. The website is conceived as a space for interaction with an innovative and creative design and abundant visual content.

The #Jerez2031 internationalization strategy takes the first steps toward a future alliance with the French city of Bourges
Beyond its institutional value, this experience was also a meeting of people who believe in the power of culture to transform territories and unite communities, and a framework for exploring future lines of action and joint cultural programs between Bourges (European Capital of Culture 2028) and the #Jerez2031 bid for European Capital of Culture.

Jerez advances in the twin city process with the maltese city of Victoria
The strategy of internationalization and seeking alliances to explore cultural programs with a European dimension for the #Jerez2031 European Capital of Culture bid continues to

Jerez promotes cultural talent and innovation with the 2025 Generarte Awards
Jerez’s future vision is to continue promoting cultural talent and innovation as the basis for a sustainable transformation of the city through culture. To this

Jerez celebrates European Music Day with an intense program of performing arts and participatory activities throughout the weekend
Cultural groups, citizens, and the City Council are joining forces and resources to align the city’s agenda with its bid for European Capital of Culture 2031. The Teatro de la Gotera de Lazotea has scheduled 24 hours of music, dance, drawing, theater, and yoga activities, while the Youth Delegation invites all the city’s youth to a concert by David DeMaría and Juan Cid in the Alameda Vieja

#Jerez2031 publishes the call for applications for the technical and artistic coordinator of the 2031 European Capital of Culture bid
The bid continues along the planned roadmap and continues to take firm steps in defining its governance and operating strategy

Jerez Summer Courses are committed to a program focused on the transformative power of culture
Jerez City Council, UCA and UNIA have presented the program of five seminars and parallel activities for this first edition, which will take place between September 15 and October 2 and will address topics such as Roma and flamenco, history, gastronomy, sustainable tourism, and communication and territory