Cultural and creative industries
Storytelling, music, theatre, dance, art, design, handicrafts, culture and nature. Here in Värmland, we like to turn our ideas into reality, to create. This tradition dates back a long way, and nowadays it forms the basis for lots of fun jobs which allow staff to develop - and profitable companies.
This growing trade and industry has now also begun to form groups, and more and more companies are discovering that working together leads to developments and even more jobs.
Cultural and creative industries are also helping to make Värmland even more attractive. More people want to come here as tourists and to visit conferences. More people are seeing their chances of making their dreams come true here, turning their business concepts into reality in an environment perfect for more culture and experiences.
Cultural and creative industries can be described as:
- Cultural heritage and natural heritage – such as museums, historical and special natural environments.
- Stagecraft – such as theatre, dance, opera, festivals and concerts.
- Art, design and handicrafts – such as painting, sculpture, architecture and advertising.
- Text, books and press – such as writing, publishing houses, newspapers and notes.
- Media – TV and radio, film and video, photography, interactive media and games, sound.
The largest numbers of people employed in cultural and creative industries can be found in the municipalities of Karlstad, Sunne, Torsby, Hagfors and Arvika. Film i Värmland, Kil Innovation Food Arena, Rookie to Whiz, Visit Värmland and Almi Företagspartner are just some of the promoters of the industry.
