IN SITU seminar in Valmiera proved the power of networking for catalysing the creative potential in non-urban areas

One of the key dimensions of the IN SITU project is the capacity building and skill development programme, designed to foster entrepreneurial social and business models, and innovation in each of the six LAB regions (Azores archipelago, Portugal; Western coastal region, … Read More

Cultural policies for CCIs in non-urban areas: IN SITU reports on the current situation in Europe

Based on a mixed-methods design of desktop research, document analysis, interviews, focus groups, and site visits, the report State of Cultural Policies for CCIs in Non-urban Areas, developed within the IN SITU project, presents and discusses findings from an analysis of the diverse … Read More

Creative Industry Workshops in Galway: “Elevate your Innovative and Creative Potential in Non-urban Areas!”: University of Galway, Ireland and online

Are you an artist or creative looking to develop your skills in the industry? Are you interested in learning about funding strategies, using new technologies and managing creative spaces? The University of Galway’s UrbanLab is inviting artists, creative people and anyone interested … Read More

International Award UCLG-Mexico City-Culture 21: the 4th edition has been launched!

This distinguished Award will recognise  good practices from cities and local and regional governments in the field of culture and sustainable development, as well as individuals who have made substantial contributions to the recognition of how cultural aspects are important for … Read More

Cultural and Creative Industries for Sustainable Development: Policy Directions and Innovative Projects

Paper, presented at the III International Conference “Cultural Policy, Policy for Culture: the Role of Culture in Sustainable Development in Post-2015 Agenda”, within the framework of 70th Anniversary of UNESCO (11-13 July 2015, Yerevan, Armenia). The full results of the research … Read More

Culturizing Sustainable Cities: call for examples

Catalyzing translocal learning and advancement of emerging artistic/cultural environmental approaches Call for examples – potential case studies How can artistic/cultural practices be embedded within the planning and development of more sustainable cities? How can local governments integrate culture within sustainable … Read More

Cultural Planning: An International perspective: New online workshop starting soon!

University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development Three scheduled online sessions: Nov 20, Nov 27 & Dec 4, 10am-12noon PDT In this workshop we examine models, case studies and examples of cultural policy and planning at … Read More

Creative industries and talents: the strategic perspective of Montreal

Creative industries (design, fashion, film and video, architecture, computer games, music, performing arts, publishing etc.) stay in the hearth of the creative economy. They lie in the crossroad between arts, culture, economics, business and technology.  They deal with “experience goods … Read More

Cultural Policy Exchange Workshop Cycle 2013: Strategy & Concepts for Policy Reforms

The Eastern Partnership recognizes the value of cultural cooperation and inter-cultural dialogue as an integral part of all external policies and has underlined the importance of cultural cooperation in addressing political processes and challenges (EU Presidency Conclusions of the European … Read More

“Cultural heritage is central to solving the most pressing social issues”: Sophia Labadi shares

Sophia Labadi obtains PhD and Master in Cultural Heritage from the University College London (UK. She has graduated from the Institute of Political Sciences in Grenoble (France). Since 2004 she has held different positions within UNESCO. She has worked in … Read More