On Wednesday March 19, 2025, the info day for the project Glammons took place successfully at the welcome lounge of the BSB Dijon Campus, where the BSB Glammons Research Team shared the information on the project and also discussed how co-curation opens up inclusive participatory spaces in the contemporary arts sector.
On March 12, 2025, the GLAMMONS project partners, BSB and Mazomos, hosted a one-hour webinar on Open GLAM licences.
Click here to watch.
Click here to access the PowerPoint presentation.
The webinar explored the various Creative Commons licenses for documenting open-source data and content, highlighting their relevance for cultural institutions, particularly in fostering spaces for active audience engagement.
Presented by Dr. Stelios Lekakis from Mazomos and moderated by Dr. Marilena Vecco from BSB, the session was followed by a Q&A session addressing all questions related to Creative Commons licensing.
Call for contributions – 05.03.2025
Conference: Commons and commoning in/for cultural production
4-5 September 2025, Romantso Cultural Hub, Athens, Greece
The conference marks the end of the GLAMMONS project, which aimed to explore practices (concerning management, financial sustainability and participation) that have emerged around small-scale, community-led GLAMS (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) through the theoretical lens of the commons. The project aimed to inspire commoning practices around GLAMs and beyond, and bring to the fore best practices that can respond to challenges that commons-oriented cultural organisations face.
We welcome contributions that build on empirical and/or theoretical approaches and we are particularly interested in critical contributions about the development of commons in cultural organisations from different academic perspectives, such as cultural studies, cultural economics, urban and cultural geography, sociology, management studies, labour studies, political sciences etc. We also welcome contributions from practitioners that would like to showcase their commons-oriented cultural organisations and discuss their challenges and practices.
The conference will be organised around six thematic panels, where each participant will have around 15 minutes to present their work.
After the conference, all contributors will be invited to submit their paper for publication to an edited book on commons and commoning in/for cultural production.
Keynote Speakers
Alice Borchi, University of Leeds
Ana Margarida Esteves, Center for International Studies of the University Institute of Lisbon
Andreas Exner, University of Graz
Amanda Huron, University of the District of Columbia
Alexandros Kioupkiolis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Prodromos Tsiavos, Onassis Foundation
Abstracts can focus on one or more of the following thematic panels:
Important dates and guidelines
Free accommodation for early career researchers
We aim to offer 12 bursaries to cover accommodation and lunches (3-6 September 2025) for early career researchers (post-doctoral researchers, PhD candidates, etc.) to join the conference and present their contribution. In order to be considered for free accommodation, please send us your CV along with the abstract by the 30th of June 2025.
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Press Kit:
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The GLAMMONS project reimagines Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums (GLAMs) as dynamic, participatory and commons-oriented organisations that thrive on community engagement, meaningful participation, and co-creation. Across the EU, local commons-oriented initiatives – such as neighbourhood libraries, oral history archives and community museums – are emerging in urban, rural, and peripheral areas. These initiatives hold significant cultural and social value, strengthening community bonds, promoting inclusivity, social cohesion, and advancing social justice. GLAMMONS invites heritage and culture professionals, as well as cultural commoners, to help unlock the past and use cultural heritage as a resource for current and future social development.
GLAMMONS highlights inspiring examples of GLAMs operating as commons in countries such as Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and Serbia. Each case exemplifies the importance of community engagement, volunteerism, and the preservation of cultural and historical resources. The nine cases outlined below share a commitment to creating and sustaining accessible spaces for knowledge-sharing and cultural enrichment, while often adapting to evolving circumstances and community needs. They overcome financial constraints, address challenges of community engagement, and discover innovative ways to ensure sustainability. These cases offer practical guidance for others wishing to embark on similar initiatives.
GLAM professionals and academics are invited to collaborate and share their own experience on a dedicated platform.
Case Studies:
Case #1: The Oral History Groups in Greece
A unique network of bottom-up, self-organised initiatives focused on the creation and dissemination of oral history archives. Research by Mina Dragouni and Dimitris Pettas (Panteion University).
Case #2: The Contemporary Social History Archives (ASKI) in Athens
Established in 1992 as a civic non-profit organisation, ASKI preserves the history and memory of Greek leftist political and social movements. It brings together a community of experts interested in the genealogy and biography of the Greek New Left. Research by Mina Dragouni and Dimitris Pettas (Panteion University).
Case #3: The Schwules Museum in Berlin
Focusing on LGBTQ+ history and culture, this museum remains adaptable to changing demands while maintaining a strong volunteer presence. It combines political expression, scientific archival work, exhibitions, and workshops within an association structure. Research by Ares Kalandides, Bastian Lange, and Georgios Thodos (Inpolis)
Case #4: The SciArt Project of the Joint Research Centre
An emerging community of practice at the intersection of science, art and policy. Research by Lyudmila Petrova and Arjo Klamer (CREARE).
Case #5: Vrij Paleis (Free Palace) in Amsterdam
A creative space commited to co-creation and collective ownership. Research by Lyudmila Petrova and Arjo Klamer (CREARE).
Case #6: Heritage House of South Holland (Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland-HHSH) in Delft
Challenging conventional ideas about heritage by transforming the curatorial process. Research by Lyudmila Petrova and Arjo Klamer (CREARE).
Case #7: Ekatarina Pavlovic Library in Serbia
Employing feminist pedagogy to foster critical thinking, creativity, and civic awareness in an underprivileged region. Research by Miljana Milojković (Nova Iskra), Ares Kalandides, Bastian Lange, and Georgios Thodos (Inpolis).
Case #8: Ostavinska Gallery in Belgrade
Operating as part of Magacin, a self-organized and self-managed cultural center in Belgrade. Research by Miljana Milojković (Nova Iskra), Ares Kalandides, Bastian Lange, and Georgios Thodos (Inpolis).
Case #9: The Associazione Bastione in Turin
An independent art space that exemplifies a powerful model of cultural and artistic practice grounded in artistic and economic autonomy, long-term personal commitment and collaboration. Research by Lyudmila Petrova and Matilde Ferrero (CREARE).
Key Insights:
“The research revealed that three key organizational modes emerged in response to these challenges: top-down professional consultancy, bottom-up semi-professional practices, and routinized participatory modes. These modes reflected the growing diversity of duties and thematic focuses within the museum but also highlighted the tensions between professional management and volunteer-driven governance.”
-Ares Kalandides, Inpolis (Except from “How GLAM Institutions Are Rewriting the Rulebook: Adapting to the Post-Pandemic and Digital Age?”).
“What sets Bestemming bereikt? apart is its pioneering shift from traditional curating to a collaborative, community-focused process. Professionals and local people worked hand in hand to create an exhibition that celebrated the stories and identities of its creators as much as the objects on display.”
-Lyudmila Petrova and Arjo Klamer, CREARE (Except from “Co-curating history: The Bestemming bereikt? Exhibition”).
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Conference: Commons and commoning in/for cultural production
4-5 September 2025, Romantso, Athens, Greece
The conference marks the end of the GLAMMONS project, which aimed to explore practices (concerning management, financial sustainability and participation) that have emerged around small-scale, community-led GLAMS (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) through the theoretical lens of the commons. The project aimed to inspire commoning practices around GLAMs and beyond, and bring to the fore best practices that can respond to challenges that commons-oriented cultural organisations face.
We welcome contributions that build on empirical and/or theoretical approaches and we are particularly interested in critical contributions about the development of commons in cultural organisations from different academic perspectives, such as cultural studies, cultural economics, urban and cultural geography, sociology, management studies, labour studies, political sciences etc. We also welcome contributions from practitioners that would like to showcase their commons-oriented cultural organisations and discuss their challenges and practices.
The conference will be organised around six thematic panels, where each participant will have around 15 minutes to present their work.
After the conference, all contributors will be invited to submit their paper for publication to an edited book on commons and commoning in/for cultural production.
Keynote Speakers
Alice Borchi, University of Leeds
Ana Margarida Esteves, Center for International Studies of the University Institute of Lisbon
Andreas Exner, University of Graz
Amanda Huron, University of the District of Columbia
Alexandros Kioupkiolis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Prodromos Tsiavos, Onassis Foundation
Abstracts can focus on one or more of the following thematic panels:
Important dates and guidelines
Free accommodation for early career researchers
We aim to offer 12 bursaries to cover accommodation and lunches (3-6 September 2025) for early career researchers (post-doctoral researchers, PhD candidates, etc.) to join the conference and present their contribution. In order to be considered for free accommodation, please send us your CV along with the abstract by the 30th of June 2025.
The GLAMMONS project partners, BSB and Mazomos, host a one-hour webinar on Open GLAM licences on March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CET via Zoom.
This webinar explores the various Creative Commons licenses for documenting open-source data and content, highlighting their relevance for cultural institutions, particularly in fostering spaces for active audience engagement.
The session is presented by Dr. Stelios Lekakis from Mazomos and moderated by Dr. Marilena Vecco from BSB, followed by a Q&A session addressing all questions related to Creative Commons licensing.
Send an email to info@glammons.eu to receive the zoom link.
For its 5th meeting, the Consortium of the Glammons project ( CREARE Social, NOVA ISKRA, Technische Universität Berlin, European Creative Hubs Network, Burgundy School of Business – BSB, MAZOMOS Landscape and Heritage Consultants; Inpolis Urbanism GmbH) led by Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences gathered in Brussels.
Over the course of two days, 23-24 February, hosted by MAZOMOS Landscape and Heritage Consultants at Maison de la Poste, the partners discussed insights from the experimental workshops, new tools to be developed, the evaluation framework for the Glams of the Commons, digital strategy, policy recommendations, skills development, the drafting of a code of conduct, and the project’s next steps for its final year.
Additionally, they presented the project and its results to policy officers during a workshop at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) , followed by a guided tour at the House of European History.
Last week, Janet Merkel from our TU Berlin partner was invited to present her research on financial arrangements of GLAMS and GLAMMONS at the “Sustainable Financing for the Cultural and Creative Sector” stakeholder seminar in Kristiansand, Norway.
The seminar marked the conclusion of the CROWDCULT research project on crowdfunding in the cultural sector, a collaborative initiative led by international partners from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, University of Agder, University of South-Eastern Norway, University for the Creative Arts (UK), and University of Barcelona (Spain).
You can access her presentation here.
Let’s continue the conversation on sustainable cultural financing!
GLAMMONS aims to explore and assess practices related to management, finance, and participation within GLAMs.
Our partners regularly present the project and their research at conferences and events.
Recently, during an online masterclass for a PhD class at Peking University, Marilena Vecco (BSB) introduced GLAMMONS, focusing on her research with Lyudmila Petrova (Creare) and arts management in Europe.
Building on the taxonomy of cultural commons the masterclass “Making collective entrepreneurship in arts: the Nouveaux Commanditaires” explored the relationships between cultural goods and commons, focusing on entrepreneurship practices. Specifically, looking at the practices related to collective entrepreneuship that are implemented in the project.
This week, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences will participate in the 6th Culture and Creative Industries Conference, held in Patras, Greece.
The conference aims to map research activities in Greece, foster discussions among stakeholders, and create opportunities for new collaborations.
The main theme of the 2024 conference will focus on the evolution of labor and production/consumption in the Culture and Creative Industries (CCIs) in light of the various transformations of recent years, such as the pandemic and economic crises.
In addition to the obvious importance of technology as a key factor in shaping the operating environment of CCIs, developments in platforms and artificial intelligence are introducing new challenges for creative and artistic labor. Furthermore, new forms of spatial organization for labor and production are emerging, including collaborative workspaces, creative hubs, and shared workspaces, alongside new partnerships in the social and solidarity economy, cultural commons, and more.
Researchers from Panteion University will present Glammons during the session “The GLAMs of the Commons” on December 6th at the Archaeological Museum (10:00-11:00 AM).
Presentations include:
Click here to read the detailed program.
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