Articles and reports
Aïe
A zine about digesting the big emotions aroused by so-called AI, navigating towards critical literacy, and moving on
Aiming for meaningful participation sustainably
Reflections on five key challenges and suggested approaches
Navigating change
A shared reflection on the current challenges and emerging roles of socio-cultural centres in Europe
Inclusion as a cultural practice: a roadmap from Belgium
Can the socio-cultural sector move beyond surface-level diversity and inclusion initiatives, and become a catalyst for radical change in societies?
On artificial intelligence and cultural work
Everything you always wanted to know about AI, but were too busy to ask.
Just Sustainability from the Heart of Communities: the Transformative Power of Socio-Cultural Centres
On the evolving identity of socio-cultural centres
A future-gazing conversation between our researcher Anna Maria Ranczakowska and two socio-cultural professionals from the network.
The parable of the irreplaceable person
This article is part of a research about mental health and human resource strategies in cultural organisations.
Bruised, exhausted and burnt-out
How is the staff of cultural centres doing after the pandemic? What's the deal with burnout in the cultural sector?
On digital ethics for cultural organisations
How can cultural organisations deal with digital tools, platforms and infrastructure that do not reflect their values and mission?
Looking back, looking forward
How did the local networks of cultural organisations react to the changes our societies experienced during and beyond the pandemic?
Vittorio Bianco knows how to build European identity
We had an informal conversation with Vittorio Bianco on his views on Europe and his work within Rete delle Case del Quartiere.
'We are creating a cultural ecosystem': interview with Staf Pelckmans
We asked Staf Pelckmans, director of Cultuurhuis de Warande, about the specificities of the centre and their visions for the future.
Beyond the urban: contemporary arts and culture as keys to a sustainable and cohesive Europe
Despite their vital importance, arts and cultural practices lack recognition at the EU policy level.
Gender balance in the cultural and creative sectors: the brainstorming report
Here is the outcome of our structured dialogue with the European Commission on gender equality in the cultural sector.