This report summarizes the results of the online survey on International Entrepreneurship n the Arts, disseminated among the members of IFACCA (International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies) in May-June 2015. IFACCA Secretariat assisted my research on this topic. … Read More
Emerging education in arts and culture management in Tajikistan: our first training of trainers seminar
The Open Society Institute, Assistance Foundation Tajikistan has undertaken the first steps towards establishment of the MA program in arts and cultural management in the country. The four training of trainers’ seminars in 2015 are part of the first phase … Read More
Creative Industries Leadership Program at the Banff Centre: Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
Creative industries are a rapidly growing area worldwide. They are positioned between science, culture, economy and technology. The wide ranges of branches are very much connected, depending on one another, combining both the social values and economic effectiveness. These industries … Read More
Rethinking Education on Arts and Cultural Management: ENCATC Leads the International Discussion
ENCATC 21st Annual Conference held in Antwerp (5-7 November 2013) was on a very important topic on what should we improve and develop in the educational world to better meet the needs of tomorrow in terms of skills and competences … Read More
Promoting the Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs
“It’s about the exchange of ideas” Experienced consultant commits to promoting the next generation of cultural entrepreneurs By: Oscar Tollast “It’s a great topic,” said Lidia Varbanova, overlooking the gardens of Schloss Leopoldskron. “I find it very important for the … Read More
What we really need is a “thinking arts manager”
Herwig Pöschl started his career as a creator in the field of music for film and media in the 70s. He is curator for regional and urban cultural development and creative industries, as well as an innovative educational cultural producer. He … Read More
Applying artistic methods in business management, training and beyond
Art and artists have a special ability to provoke thinking, to use creativity and innovation, to improvise and experiment, to extract the “invisible”, to symbolize, to bring our emotions on the surface. Artists experiment, raise awareness, challenge us, make our … Read More