New Inherit - Creative Europe
Re-Use. Adapt. Create.
long-term, peer-to-peer cultural ambassadors program
Creative Arts & Communities transforming cultural heritage spaces
The Cultural Ambassadors Program
The program will engage young professionals in culture-related fields to drive community cultural activation in our Testbed Sites. After this open-call for applications, the selected candidates will then participate in three study visits and training sessions (Germany, Spain, Brussels), and be integrated into a network of co-creation & mentoring for their (funded) cultural activation within the testbed site.
During the three trainings and study visits, as well as through the mentoring program, we will develop skills in cultural space activation and adaptive reuse of heritage spaces, contribute to local activities, promote non-formal education, and ensure the inclusion of socially excluded groups within these processes. The program will involve continuous engagement through meetings & co-creation during the program period of 12 months.
What's Involved?
Mentorship
Receive guidance from experienced cultural professionals, As well as a Community of Peers, through a long-term mentorship program, designed to support your growth and development in the cultural sector.
Study Visits
Participate in three study visits to Germany, Spain, and Belgium, exploring successful placemaking cases and gaining hands-on experience in cultural space activation.
Networking
Connect with a network of cultural ambassadors, local partners, and NEtworks across Europe.
Funded Local Actions
Engage in funded local actions within our Testbed Sites, applying your skills and creativity to real-world cultural projects with the support of our program.
Application Timeline
From application to final evaluation. Key dates and milestones are outlined below.
August 15, 2024
Call Opened
The application process for the Cultural Ambassadors program officially begins. Interested candidates can now submit their applications.
September 15, 2024
Shortlist Contacted
Applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted for a brief video interview. All candidates will be informed of the results by September 28, 2024.
October 2024
Preparation Meetings
Online networking sessions with cultural ambassadors from across the partnership to design training programs tailored to participants’ needs.
November 24-28, 2024
Training Course in Germany
A five-day residential training and observatory case visit in Berlin, Erfurt, and Weimar, Germany, focusing on placemaking and cultural space activation.
Program Timeline
From application to final evaluation. Key dates and milestones are outlined below.
28 September, 2024
Participants Selected
A list of applicants will be contacted for a short video interview. All candidates will be contacted and informed of results by September 28th, 2024.
October, 2024
Preparation Meetings
Online spaces to network with cultural ambassadors from across the partnership, and to design the training programs in the context of your needs.
2024 - 2025
Visits to Observatory Cases
- 24-28th November 2024 – Observatory Case Vist in Berlin, Erfurt & Weimar, Germany
- 5 Days between 7-14th of April 2025 – Observatory Case Visit in Murcia, Spain
- Late 2025 – Observatory Case Visit in Brussels, Belgium
November 24-28, 2024
Training Course in Germany
A five-day residential training and observatory case visit in Berlin, Erfurt, and Weimar, Germany, focusing on placemaking and cultural space activation.
Ongoing Processes During Program
Funded Residency in Testbed Sites
Funded Residency of Cultural Ambassadors within Placemaking Testbed Sites
Mentored and funded local actions, which will be developed during our trainings.
Late 2025
Final Evaluation Meeting
An online meeting of the partners and cultural ambassadors, to collect experiences and learning throughout the program.
Application Process
How It Works
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Step 1: Submit Application
Fill out the application form and submit your concept for cultural intervention in the testbed sites. Ensure all required documents are included.
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Step 2: Video Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a video interview to discuss their application and concept in more detail.
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Step 3: Training and Mentorship
Selected Cultural Ambassadors will participate in three study visits and ongoing mentorship, developing skills in cultural space activation and adaptive reuse of heritage spaces.
