RECHARGE Diary
In this section you will read updated contents and news about our project and its implementation.
After a very successful campaign disseminating RECHARGE NEXT, the call for proposal to widen our network, we are proud to introduce the six institutions working on setting up the next generation Recharge Living Labs.
We received 40 application, coming from across Europe and from different kinds of cultural institutions. Receiving such a high number of applications made us believe in the project even more: each submission represents the effort, expertise, and passion, making the process of vetting and selecting winners both rewarding and challenging. The diversity of topics and perspectives pres...
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In February this year, together with the launch of RECHARGE NEXT, the call for proposals that attracted 40 institutions to apply to establish 6 new generation living labs, we presented the first version of the RECHARGE PLAYBOOK, developed thanks to the work of our 3 first generation RECHARGE Living Labs.
The RECHARGE PLAYBOOK is a methodological tool with clear and easy-to-follow instructions on how to facilitate the co-creation of Participatory Cultural Business Models. The 6 new generation living labs used the RECHARGE PLAYBOOK in their application and will help us to develop further the too...
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We are thrilled to invite participation in two engaging surveys that delve into the worlds of museum shops and the vibrant community of makers.
We need valuable insights to contribute to our understanding of these realms and develop strategies to RECHARGE the sector according to the needs and desires of the community.
Both surveys are conducted by Erasmus University Rotterdam as part of RECHARGE. The first one is directed to Museum Shop users: for those who love exploring museum shops and discovering hidden gems, we want thoughts on the merchandise, atmosphere, and favorite finds. The input wil...
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In January, Isabel Beirigo and Kelly Hazejager from NISV attended the first FARO Convention International Conference on ‘Transforming through Co-Creation: Participatory Heritage Practices Tackling Urban Challenges’. Here they hosted a workshop on participatory cultural business models, sharing learning from the project RECHARGE. In this blog they share their conference highlights.
FARO CONVENTION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Netherlands government recently signed the FARO Convention, or the Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society (2005) in January 2024. It is a framework conven...
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