Plaatsmaker aims to establish a professional development program (or “learning track”) for current and aspiring creative professionals. The goal is to help participants develop the necessary competencies to set up, manage, and sustain creative spaces in a future-proof and socially responsible way. This program is intended for both aspiring and current facilitators of creative spaces—people who play a key role in enabling and supporting creative environments. There is a growing demand for the development of creative spaces, which requires a specific and often overlooked skill set. To meet this need, professionals must be equipped to: collaborate effectively with other creative professionals; engage with municipalities and property owners/developers: operate within temporary or transitional spaces: build and nurture communities that can collectively manage properties and foster the professional growth of creatives: understand how to access funding and write successful grant applications.
Currently, there is no dedicated platform or training that comprehensively brings together this knowledge and offers opportunities to practice these skills. This gap highlights the urgent need for a structured learning program that can prepare professionals to meet these challenges.
Pilot Lead: HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (Netherlands) with Utrecht Creative Community (UCC)
HKU serves as the coordinator of the CYANOTYPES project, orchestrating a consortium of twenty European partners dedicated to enhancing skills development within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). Their leadership focuses on creating educational modules that address the rapidly evolving needs of creative professionals, ensuring that artists and designers are equipped with relevant competencies for the future.
By spearheading this initiative, HKU plays a pivotal role in shaping a blueprint for learning methods that support the adaptability and growth of creative sectors across Europe. Their efforts aim to foster a resilient and innovative CCI landscape, responsive to societal changes and technological advancements.
Website: https://www.hku.nl
Contact: Lotte Timmermans, lotte.timmermans@hku.nl
“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.
Discover examples from partner pilots and scenarios that may help you design your own pilot:
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