ArtLab: Territories, Culture, Innovation
“ArtLab: Territories, Culture, Innovation”, is an independent Italian platform dedicated to innovation in cultural policies, programmes and practices.
The platform was created in 2006 by the Fitzcarraldo Foundation. It is based on a network of over 40 partners including European networks, cultural agencies and institutions from different countries, public administrations, place development agencies, foundations, private companies, universities, and professional organisations.
ArtLab Bari 27-28 May 2025
ArtLab Bari marks the beginning of the 2025 journey. National and regional programming for EU funding for the 2021-2027 cycle is at the centre of the agenda, with a focus on Objective 4.6 and its transformative potential in terms of cultural welfare and participation models.
Alongside these themes, ArtLab Bari will also serve as a platform to: explore digital innovation and the application of generative artificial intelligence within the cultural and creative sectors; reflect on the hybrid regeneration of public heritage as a driver for sustainable and socially impactful tourism; delve into the strategic role of music and live performance venues as key spaces for cultural and social development across regions; and discuss tools to support the social impact of culture, with a particular emphasis on marginalised areas.
There will also be a dedicated focus on the goals and intervention models of impact finance and philanthropy, which are essential for the transformation of the cultural sector.