Crowdfunding som finansieringsmöjlighet inom kultursektorn
En fallstudie av plattformen Crowdculture
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With the Culture Survey 2009, the Cultural policy in Sweden has got a new direction. The new direction emphasises the importance of broadening the non-public funding for the cultural sector. The new direction opens up new phenomenon to establish themselves in Sweden. Crowdfunding is such a phenomenon. Crowdfunding is an online-method "by which the individual becomes financiers of projects and activities they have passion for" (Jakten pa? medborgarfinansiering, 11). The essay has resulted in a comprehensive presentation of the phenomenon crowdfunding and a deepening of the platform Crowdculture. Crowdculture is an online-platform for funding cultural projects through a combination of crowdfunding and public support. Societal trends digitization, stronger donation culture, economization of culture and cultural policies that seek broader financing is considered to be the foundation for Crowdcultures existence. The method crowdfunding contribute to a participatory and an audience perspective, witch is not previously been used frequently in the cultural sector. The platform Crowdculture suits a particular type of cultural project, and should not replace the existing funding. Within the cultural sector Crowdculture has the potential to make an impact but the potential has not yet fully spread. Cultural projects that fit within crowdfunding is usually owned and produced by civil society, as these projects have been difficult to get public funding. The method Corwdfunding is not only about getting funding but also with opportunity for early marketing.