At a time when cultural and creative organizations are going through a deep transformation, due to social changes, the digital revolution, the decline of public trust, the ever-present commercialization and privatization of cultural content, as well as the pressures of unsustainable development, the question arises: how to redefine them and re-strengthen their social function in relation to the communities of which they are an integral part?

This is an opportunity to bring together experts from the field of creative sectors, hub managers, cultural heritage, contemporary creativity, representatives of the civil sector and members of initiatives in the field of culture to jointly explore new models of cultural management – those based on openness, power sharing and joint responsibility.

The focus of the conversation will be the concept of culture as a commons – not as a theoretical ideal, but as a practical framework for thinking and designing more participatory and inclusive organizations.

This discussion opens up space for specific questions:

• How to develop models that involve sharing responsibility and management practices with the community?
• What are the obstacles in institutional transformation and how to overcome them?
• How can we build sustainable relationships of trust in our communities or between audiences and organisations?

What skills do we need for co-management and collaborative practices in cultural production and how do we get them?

This workshop will introduce Hub managers to some commons’ models for sustainable financing, tools for participatory governance, inclusive cultural collaboration, among other relevant topics. It provides insights for public and private sectors, for commons oriented projects and practical hands on material. In the end, it should also offer a roadmap for implementation for each individual case. 

Sign up for the workshop here.