Sustainable Development in Cultural Districts

The City of London Corporation with the support of the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), has commissioned a research to understand how cultural districts can embed sustainable development practices in their work and by extension, in our cities. Written by Helen Kearney and Kat Pegler, the Sustainable Development in Cultural Districts report delivers key research […]

Opportunities for Cultural Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa – by Basadi Dibeela

Opportunities for Cultural Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from attending the GCDN 2022 Convening – by Basadi Dibeela “More than just taking a concept and applying it, successful cultural and urban planning has to consider the issues that are critical in that community and apply sensitivity around them. It is imperative to apply context and […]

GCDN and Alserkal Advisory Harness the Power of Cultural Districts

The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) and Dubai-based Alserkal Advisory have announced a new arts project uniting cultural districts from across four continents, each one presenting a public art installation in response to the theme of climate change. The first cycle of the co-commission series, titled ‘A Feral Commons’, will present multi-city public art interventions that will be revealed […]

Welcoming a new GCDN member: Powerhouse Museum

GCDN is delighted to warmly welcome the newest member to join our network: Powerhouse Museum The Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions. The Powerhouse is undertaking significant renewal through the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta, expansion of Powerhouse Castle Hill, the digitisation of the PowerhouseCollection, the renewal of Powerhouse Ultimo, and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

Discover episodes S2:E1 & S2:E2 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. S2:E2 We Are Dallas Arts Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Lily Cabatu Weiss, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. They talk about the importance of collaboration amongst cultural leaders and institutions, especially […]

Registrations Now Open: GCDN Annual Convening – Lugano 2022

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CULTURAL DISTRICTS? GCDN and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are delighted to announce that the registrations for the 2022 Annual Convening are now open! The GCDN 2022 convening – our 8th – will take place in Lugano, Switzerland, from the evening of Sunday 29 May to Tuesday 31 May (with optional tours on Wednesday 1 […]

Discover episodes S1:E12 & S2:E1 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. S2:E1 Knowing your audience: lessons from West Kowloon Adrian Ellis speaks with Kingsley Jayasekera, former Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, at the West Kowloon Cultural District. They reflect on his near […]

Discover episodes 11 & 12 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Episode 12: Developing and revitalizing communities Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Veronica Smith, author of “When Communities Disappear”. They discuss the interdependent relationship between economic and community development. Episode 11: Civic creativity and […]

DISTRITOS CULTURALES & CREATIVOS EN EL MUNDO: APRENDIZAJES PARA LAS ADN EN COLOMBIA

On Monday (29 Nov 2021), GCDN partnered with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali and the Colombian Ministry of Culture to deliver a 2h online conference in English and Spanish. CULTURAL DISTRICS IN THE WORLD: LESSONS FOR ÁREAS DE DESARROLLO NARANJA IN COLOMBIA The program focused on all things cultural districts, and included a keynote in English […]

DISTRITOS CULTURALES: INVERSIÓN PARA UNA VIDA URBANA PLENA

Check out the new edition of online magazine Conectando Audiencias, featuring GCDN’s recently released advocacy guide… in Spanish!! DISTRITOS CULTURALES : INVERSIÓN PARA UNA VIDA URBANA PLENA A medida que muchas personas ven con expectación el mundo post Covid-19, reconstruir y renovar nuestras ciudades será un desafío colosal. Sin embargo, es también una oportunidad para acometer […]

Discover episodes 9 & 10 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Episode 10: On storytelling, leadership, and wisdom Criena Gehrke speaks with with playwright, artistic director, and Indigenous leader Wesley Enoch, about the role of storytelling, leadership and wisdom in elevating and amplifying […]

Welcoming a new GCDN member: Parcel 110

GCDN is delighted to warmly welcome the newest member to join our network: Parcel 110 Parcel 110 is a hybrid organisation based in the Cayman Islands which operates an arts and entertainment centre from one of Grand Cayman’s original bank buildings in the heart of George Town. The facility includes gallery space, studios for independent artists […]

Presenting GCDN’s new Advocacy Guide

GCDN is happy to present our new advocacy guide: Cultural Districts – An Investment in Rich Urban Life. The guide makes a case for the support of cultural districts as a necessity for building thriving places and people, and provides a core set of ideas, language and framework that cultural leaders can use to communicate with […]

Discover episodes 8 & 9 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Episode 9: Toward intercultural understanding and empathy In this episode, Criena Gehrke speaks with Manal Ataya, the Director General of the Sharjah Museums authority. They discuss the educational value of the arts, particularly […]

AEA Consulting Releases the 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Index

AEA Consulting is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Index. Now in its fifth edition, the Index seeks to measure investment in capital projects in the global cultural sector, identifying projects with a budget of US$10 million or more that were publicly announced or completed within the last calendar year. AEA’s analysis […]

Discover episodes 4 & 5 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Episode 4: Towards transformational cultural leadership In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Diane Ragsdale, Director and Co-Lead Faculty of the Cultural Leadership Program at Banff Centre for […]

GCDN Conversations: Same Old/Brand New – Have We Simply Gone Back to Business as Usual?

Check out the replay of our latest GCDN Conversations session: Same Old/Brand New – Have We Simply Gone Back to Business as Usual? Replay available here: https://youtu.be/ORA_ttPQ2Ok The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the arts and cultural sectors into a paradoxical situation. While lockdowns have intensified the demand for cultural and creative content, the cultural sector […]

GCDN Conversations: Live from Lugano

On Wednesday, 2 June 2021, we partnered with LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura to hold a half-day virtual event featuring three high-quality discussions about the new realities and challenges for cultural districts and their constituents. If you have missed the event, recordings of the various panels are now available online. Click on the links below […]

Discover episodes 2 & 3 of The Three Bells – a GCDN podcast

Discover the latest episodes of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Episode 2: What makes a great city? In this episode, Criena Gehrke speaks with urbanist Ben Rogers about the differing factors influencing urban planning and policy today. Thereafter, Criena is joined by Stephanie Fortunato to discuss […]

Welcoming a new member: Newark Museum of Art

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) Founded in 1909, The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is one of the most historic and influential museums in the United States with the 12th largest collection in the country. Dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement with an […]

Announcing The Three Bells – A GCDN Podcast

We are delighted to announce the launch of The Three Bells – a podcast about culture in its urban context produced by AEA Consulting and the Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network. Hosted by a rotating team of GCDN insiders, episodes explore the preoccupations, insights, and self-confessed blind-spots of cultural and civic leaders, followed by a Key Takeaways segment […]

Welcoming a new member: Creative Estuary

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Creative Estuary Where the river meets the sea, the estuary is a place of production with an industrial legacy and a distinctively creative spirit. It has a long heritage as a maritime thoroughfare, with historic settlements and extraordinary stories, inspiring open spaces and […]

Welcoming a new member: Perth Theatre Trust

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Perth Theatre Trust The Perth Theatre Trust manages a number of Western Australia’s most significant performance venues including His Majesty’s Theatre, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Subiaco Arts Centre, Albany Entertainment Centre and the Perth Cultural Centre public realm. These venues […]

Welcoming a new member: The Masswascut Collaborative

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: The Masswascut Collaborative The Masswascutt Collaborative is a partnership of representatives from the academic, community development, cultural development, educational, public and private development sectors with an agenda of transforming Providence into an international cultural tourism destination. Through consistent and coordinated presentation and promotion […]

Happy Holidays! GCDN 2020: A Year in Review

2020 has been an extraordinary and challenging year for all of us. More than ever, this year of adversity has highlighted the agility, resilience and importance of cultural districts, especially in playing a pivotal role in supporting and uplifting communities, places and cities. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our members and partners […]

[GCDN Roundtable] Hybrid Cultural Progamme Models – Summary & Notes

Format & agenda: The Covid-19 global pandemic has irrevocably changed the cultural landscape, particularly in terms of the area of cultural programming. To explore the impact and implications on cultural programming, two informal and intimate roundtables amongst GCDN members and external experts were held on 8 and 10 December 2020. Facilitated by Greg Baeker – […]

Welcoming a New Member: wHY (affiliate)

GCDN is delighted to present the newest affiliate member to join our network: wHY. Founded by Kulapat Yantrasast, wHY is a multi-disciplinary design practice dedicated to strengthening connections between people, cultures, and place. The arts play an important role in wHY’s thinking, and the team applies their experimental and human-centered approach to a broad spectrum […]

GCDN CONVERSATIONS SERIES 5: REHABILITATION, PRESERVATION AND INNOVATION

GCDN CONVERSATIONS SERIES 5 – Session #1 REHABILITATION, PRESERVATION AND INNOVATION – THE COMPLEX BALANCING ACT OF URBAN REGENERATION PROJECTS Tuesday, 17 November 2020 Contributors Asima Jansveld, Vice President, High Line Network – New York City, USA Brian Green, Developer, Victoria Yards – Johannesburg, South Africa Fabrice Berthereaux, Directeur Général Adjoint, SAMOA/Île de Nantes – […]

Our new research report is out!

NEW YORK | LONDON – In a new report, Capturing Value and Preserving Identity, the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) describes diverse tools that cultural districts can use to spur investment and create new revenue streams while protecting the local character and neighborhood identity. This report is the first consolidated source of advice on finance […]

The 2019 Cultural Infrastructure Index is here!

AEA Consulting has released the 2019 Cultural Infrastructure Index. Now in its fourth edition, the Index seeks to measure investment in capital projects in the global cultural sector, identifying projects with a budget of US$10 million or more that were publicly announced or completed within a calendar year. AEA’s analysis finds $7.9 billion-worth of new […]

GCDN CONVERSATIONS: WHOSE CULTURAL DISTRICT IS IT ANYWAY?

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 11am EST | 4pm BST | 7pm GST Contributors: Lizzie Araujo, Cultural Affairs Manager, Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT), City of Providence Vilma Jurkute, Director, Alserkal Avenue Andrea Dempster Chung, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kingston Creative – Moderator Who do you really serve and who benefits? Facilitated by […]

GCDN CONVERSATIONS: CULTURAL DISTRICTS IN TURBULENT TIMES

Tuesday, 30 June 2020 at 11am EST | 4pm BST | 7pm GST Contributors: Manal Ataya, Director General, Sharjah Museums Authority Justine Simons OBE, Deputy London Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries, Greater London Authority, Chair, World Cities Culture Forum Kim Spence, Director, Kingston Creative; Researcher, Southampton Solent University Adrian Ellis, Director, AEA Consulting; Chair, […]

Announcing new dates: GCDN Annual Convening – Lugano 2021

GCDN and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are postponing the GCDN Annual Convening from this October to Sunday 31 May – Tuesday, 2 June, 2021, by which time we are anticipating that it is safe to travel and congregate and that a few days in Lugano will be a deeply attractive prospect. For ease of […]

In Conversation With… Regina Myer, President, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership — New York City

Regina Myer, President, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, talks about the continuing evolution of this vibrant mixed-use downtown; plans and opportunities for the future in these turbulent times; and the need to define success for the broader community in terms of design, affordability and accessibility to promote equitable growth. [spb_button button_text=”Read more” button_size=”large” button_colour=”accent” button_type=”bordered” rounded=”no” button_dropshadow=”no” […]

GCDN CONVERSATIONS – SERIES 3: RESPONSE, RECOVERY, RENEWAL

Over 60 members and external participants joined our third series of GCDN conversations to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on cultural districts. We are happy to share video recordings of these three sessions with the network: REOPENING STRATEGIES – video here. REOPENING REALITIES – video here. NEW WAYS OF WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES – video here. […]

GCDN MEMBER COVID-19 SESSIONS – SERIES 2: APRIL 16-23, 2020

 SUMMARY & NOTES Following the interest in the first round of GCDN video calls to discuss the impact of Covid-19, six further conversations were convened to explore three critical topics: Programming during – and beyond – the pandemic Repositioning districts – new roles, new partnerships, new business models Scenario planning – preparing for a new […]

GCDN COVID-19 ZOOM SESSIONS – SERIES 1 SUMMARY & NOTES

On March 23, Tim Jones of Culture Mile used the GCDN list-serv to ask if other members would like to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on cultural districts. The response was high; 58 individuals representing 41 districts replied. 42 went on to join four calls over the next two weeks. The video calls were intended […]

Arts Centre Melbourne Work from Home Guidelines

With the global pandemic forcing many professionals to work from home, Arts Centre Melbourne has released a series of guides for setting up and settling in – with guidelines focused on best practices, leadership, teamwork, mental health and wellbeing. Working from Home – Set-up guidelines for leaders Working from Home – Set-up guidelines for team […]

Welcoming a New Member: DesignSingapore Council (affiliate)

GCDN is delighted to present the newest affiliate member to join our network: DesignSingapore Council. As the national agency that promotes design, DesignSingapore Council‘s mission is to develop the sector, help Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. DesignSingapore Council occupies and operates the […]

Welcoming Two New Members: Grimshaw (affiliate); and MiSK Foundation

GCDN is delighted to present the two newest members to join our network: Grimshaw (affiliate); and MiSK Foundation. *** Grimshaw‘s Arts and Culture group works across the arts spectrum and is committed to providing architecture and planning of the highest caliber, resolving both the ambitions of the client and the complexities of the site into […]

Registrations now open: GCDN Annual Convening – Lugano 2020

Making a Difference: Agency, Accountability and Impact Co-hosted by GCDN member LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano, Switzerland, 15–17 June, the 2020 Annual Convening will bring together international cultural and civic leaders to shape the agenda for cultural districts in a changing world. Building on the success of previous convenings and the network’s ongoing […]

GCDN 2019: A Year in Review – Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! As the year draws to a close, we look back on the evolution of the Network in 2019 and share some of what’s in store for GCDN in 2020.   NEW MEMBERS In 2019, we had the pleasure to welcome eight new members: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership/California Cultural Districts Coalition – San Diego, […]

Welcoming a New Member: Quartier de la Création (SAMOA) – Nantes, France

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Quartier de la Création (SAMOA) in Nantes. The SAMOA is the urban development agency responsible for the redevelopment of the Island of Nantes, a total of 330ha of which more than a third is old industrial area. Since 2003 over 7250 houses and […]

Welcoming a New Member: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) – Newark, NJ

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is the anchor cultural institution for the City of Newark and the State of New Jersey. It delights audiences with world-class and diverse performances, nurtures students through comprehensive arts […]

GCDN ANNUAL CONVENING – SINGAPORE 2019 & LUGANO 2020

Last week, GCDN convened in Singapore for what has been – thanks to our co-host, our members, our speakers and all our guests – a fantastic three days of engaging discussions, workshops and social events. We’ve learned a lot about Singapore’s complex cultural life and had a blast in the process. We will circulate a […]

GCDN releases The Social Impact of Cultural Districts

This year’s research report, written by Professor Geoffrey Crossick, analyses the different ways social impact is defined; draws out current good practice, highlighting gaps and challenges; and suggests a framework and principles for future action. We hope it will galvanize districts to reflect further on current approaches and join up where appropriate to share knowledge […]

AEA Consulting releases the 2018 Cultural Infrastructure Index

AEA Consulting is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Cultural Infrastructure Index. Now in its third edition, the Index seeks to measure investment in capital projects in the cultural sector, identifying projects with a budget of US$10 million or more that were publicly announced or completed within a calendar year. This year’s analysis finds $8.0 billion-worth […]

Welcoming a New Affiliate Member: Wordsearch, Singapore

GCDN is delighted to present the newest affiliate member to join our network: Wordsearch. Wordsearch are the world’s pre-eminent creative agency for real estate and architecture. Combining in-depth knowledge of the property market with expertise in marketing communications and placemaking to deliver innovative, effective, creative solutions for developers, agents, funds and governments. Their specialism extends […]

Welcoming a New Affiliate Member: Cistri, Singapore & Hong Kong – Urbis, Australia

GCDN is delighted to present the newest affiliate member to join our network: Cistri, Singapore & Hong Kong – Urbis, Australia Cistri and its parent company, Urbis Australia, represent a new type of consultancy applying its independence and multi-disciplinary advice to some of the most complex and nuanced urban issues facing governments, developers, investors, NGOs […]

Kingston Creative visits GCDN & AEA Consulting in London

Today, Andrea and Kim from Kingston Creative joined the GCDN and AEA teams in our London office. Kingston Creative became a member of GCDN in November 2018, with its mission to make downtown Kingston, Jamaica a vibrant centre for creatives and creative entrepreneurship in the Caribbean. Their budding arts district already offers various artistic and cultural […]

Welcoming a New Member: Harbour Front – Sydney, Australia

GCDN is delighted to present the newest member to join our network: Harbour Trust – Sydney, Australia. The Harbour Trust protects and manages some of the most historically significant foreshore sites on Sydney Harbour, aiming to create extraordinary places that are inspiring, loved and shared. The Harbour Trust’s mission is to bring to life the […]

Adelaide Festival Centre’s Her Majesty’s Theatre redevelopment project

Opened in 1913, Her Majesty’s Theatre is the oldest continually-running theatre in Adelaide, South Australia. Over the years, ‘the Maj’ as she is affectionately known, has hosted vaudeville, theatre, opera, ballet, comedy, rock, tango dancing demonstrations, tattooed ladies and boxing matches. Riding the waves of changing popular tastes, the theatre has survived wars, recessions and […]

IN CONVERSATION WITH… Panel Discussion: Building A Creative Economy – The Transformation of Urban Spaces into Cultural and Educational Districts

In this special edition of our IN CONVERSATION WITH… series, panel moderator, Adrian Ellis, offers a summary and highlights of the discussion between GCDN Members taking part in the session entitled Building A Creative Economy – The Transformation of Urban Spaces into Cultural and Educational District at UNFOLD’s 2nd annual Art XChange in Bahrain. Read […]

Welcoming Anupam Yog – Adviser, GCDN

We’re delighted to welcome Anupam Yog to the team as Adviser. Anupam is a creative strategist with experience in competitive positioning of countries, cities, destinations and places. Passionate about urban innovation, he is an avid community organizer and champion for walkable cities. He was invited by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities to join their Young […]

IN CONVERSATION WITH… Culture Mile, Quartier des Spectacles, Poblenou Urban District Association – A Special Roundtable on Branding Cultural Districts

In this special edition of our IN CONVERSATION WITH… series, we listen in on a conversation between GCDN members about how they manage the priorities of multiple brands. Read a foreword written by Tim Jones, Manager, Culture Mile, below and follow this link to the complete transcript. Foreword: The City of London’s cultural cluster features […]

Welcoming a New Member: HOTA, Home of the Arts – Gold Coast, Australia

GCDN is delighted to introduce the newest member to join our network: HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast, Australia. HOTA, Home of the Arts is the Gold Coast’s emerging 17 hectare cultural precinct and vibrant creative nucleus. Located within walking distance of iconic Surfers Paradise, it is where visitors engage, enjoy and […]

2018: A Year in Review and Look Ahead

Happy New Year! 2019 promises a lot to look forward to, including our annual convening co-hosted by the National Museum in Singapore, new research on the Social Impact of Cultural Districts and a special event in Bahrain. As for many of our members, 2018 has been an eventful year for GCDN, starting with the appointment in […]

GCDN Participation at UNFOLD’s 2nd annual Art XChange in Bahrain

GCDN members will gather for a special event in Bahrain this March. Discover the full programme of UNFOLD’s 2nd annual Art XChange, March 7-9, 2019. GCDN Chair, Adrian Ellis, will moderate a session titled Building a Creative Economy – The Transformation of Urban Spaces into Cultural and Educational Districts, with a panel featuring Duncan Prescod, CEO, […]

The Social Impact of Cultural Districts

Professor Geoff Crossick has begun GCDN’s next research piece, which will analyse the Social Impact of Cultural Districts. It will include international case studies, best practice and a recommended framework for organisations to set strategic objectives and evaluate their own impact. Many GCDN members have contributed valuable information from their own operations. The results will be […]

Partnership Formed during GCDN Convening Illuminates Cherry Street Pier

Philadelphia’s Cherry Street Pier opened last month, the result of a successful adaptive reuse project that saw a former shipping pier transformed into a cultural and community hub that honors the building’s historic construction. Supported by William Penn Foundation, Cherry Street Pier also offers a range of public art and design including luminous futuristic art pieces […]

Our Network Grows

GCDN is delighted to welcome five new members in recent months: Better Bankside, London, which includes Tate Modern, the Globe, Jerwood Foundation and Borough Market; The Music Center, LA, a multidisciplinary arts complex deepening the cultural life of Los Angeles’ residents; The Onassis Foundation in Athens, which together with its affiliate foundation in New York, present a variety of […]

Beatrice Pembroke, Director GCDN, on the Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2018

This summer I attended the Edinburgh International Culture Summit, joining ministers of culture and delegations of cultural leaders from 45 countries aiming to bridge the gap between art making and policy making. The 4th annual event, ‘Culture: Connecting People and Places’, was held at the Scottish Parliament, which is designed by Enric Miralles and built […]

AAPPAC 2018 Conference

In September, Beatrice Pembroke (GCDN) chaired a panel on the responsibilities of anchor organisations with GCDN members Kingsley Jaysekera (WKCD), Claire Spencer (Arts Centre Melbourne) and Hahna Busch (Left Bank Co) at the 2018 Association of Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Centres Conference (AAPPAC) hosted by Auckland Live. Following a traditional Maori welcome, Douglas Gautier, Chairman of the AAPPAC […]

GCDN Commissioned Research: Governance Models of Cultural Districts

Governance Models of Cultural Districts Each year, the GCDN embarks on a major research project on a topic of significant interest to our members. Our next piece of research for 2017/2018 is on the governance of districts, a high salience issue for our members. Cultural districts, geographical areas with a high concentration of creative and […]

Impulse, a participatory public artwork, travels from Montreal to Chicago

Full press release available here. Montreal, March 14, 2017 – Impulse, the interactive work comprised of a series of giant illuminated seesaws, is shining internationally once again. The playful installation had its inaugural presentation in the Quartier des Spectacles for the annual Luminothérapie winter event last year, followed by stops in London, Brussels, Lugano and […]

GCDN and AEA in Montreal for GSEF

Adrian Ellis, Director of AEA Consulting and GCDN, and Jessica Ferey, Deputy Director of GCDN, were invited to speak at a panel hosted by the Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal, in conjunction with the Global Social Economy Forum in Montreal. The session, titled “Animation and Appropriation of Public Spaces,” included an overview of projects in public […]

GCDN Director, Adrian Ellis, on cultural districts in Brunswick Review

Culture Club by Adrian Ellis | April 2016: Brunswick Review Issue 10 For a cultural center to work it’s not just the buildings that matter, says Adrian Ellis, it’s everything in between that really counts. Cultural districts – quarters with a high density of art galleries, museums, theaters and concert halls – have become the anchors […]

Intercities: Exporting interactive artworks in public space

At the meeting of the Global Cultural District Network in Montreal in February 2015, the group discussed how interactive artworks in public space created and developed in one city could then travel to other cities around the world, taking into account travel logistics, local context, and more. From this initial conversation, the Quartier des Spectacles […]

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