Articles and reports
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 for cultural organisations.
Bruised, exhausted and burnt-out
How is the staff of cultural centres doing after the pandemic? Why is there so many burnout in cultural organisations?
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?
Two questions about diversity for Zita Holbourne
Zita Holbourne is an artist, trade unionist, human rights campaigner and equality expert from the UK.
Looking back, looking forward
How did the local networks of cultural organisations react to the changes our societies experienced during and beyond the pandemic?
'European cooperation gives us a lot of ideas to solve our local issues': interview with ENCC member A Vértes Agorája
Interview with one of ENCC members, A Vértes Agorája, about their activities and cooperation within the European network.
'We know how to build European identity': interview with Vittorio Bianco
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.
'I'm very selfish about this stuff': interview with Irena Borovina
Irena Borovina is a founder of Udruga Vestigium, a grassroots/guerilla community-centre in Zagreb.
'It pushes every boundary you have': interview with Lone Larsen and Marilyn Reddan
We asked Marilyn Reddan and Lone Larsen about assumptions and ideas on rural culture
Gender balance in the cultural and creative sectors: the brainstorming report
Here is the outcome of the ENCC structured dialogue with the EU Commission about Gender Equality in the cultural sector.