This pilot, led by NTNU, aims to strengthen and build creative capacities to establish and grow rural creative ecosystems. It aims to connect local stakeholders—including artists, municipal workers, and cultural institutions—with higher art and design education, fostering creative confidence and trans-local collaboration across Norway, Spain, and Scotland. Using the CYANOTYPES Framework, it focuses on developing competences such as creative confidence (A1), collective action (A5), and working with values (B1). Activities include forums, interviews, creative workshops, and the use of the Pre-Text method to activate local knowledge through cultural dialogue.
The pilot emphasises creative skills and competences when building decentralised cultural infrastructure and creating new pathways for artistic entrepreneurship in rural areas. It seeks to embed creative competences in non-traditional sectors like governance and policy, thereby redefining rural innovation. Outcomes include a knowledge-sharing network and integrated research-teaching practices. The pilot is designed to be scalable and iterative, potentially expanding to other rural contexts and institutions. It aligns closely with NTNU’s strategic research area on Community and develops synergies with NTNU-coordinated Horizon Europe research project, PACESETTERS.
Pilot Lead: NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway)
NTNU is a comprehensive university with a strong focus on science and technology. In the context of CYANOTYPES, NTNU provides interdisciplinary insights that bridge technology and creativity, contributing to the development of training modules that integrate technical skills with creative practice.
Their involvement supports the cultivation of a creative workforce that is proficient in both artistic expression and technological innovation, essential for the future of the CCI.
Website: https://www.ntnu.edu
Contact: Jacob Jessen jacob.jessen@ntnu.no
“Creativity is not just a skill; it is a form of agency. The world is changing quickly, and we need frameworks that anticipate change.”
— David Crombie, CYANOTYPES Project Coordinator
Take the challenge: Run a CYANOTYPES Pilot
The CYANOTYPES team invites networks and institutions to take the next step. Lead the transformation by testing and adapting the CYANOTYPES Framework in your own context through tailored Open Pilots.
Start by exploring the CYANOTYPES Toolkit, a practical resource offering frameworks, cards, and templates to guide your organisation through its own journey of unlearning and relearning.
If you are interested in piloting the CYANOTYPES Framework, register here. CYANOTYPES partners will get in touch with you.
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