In the vibrant city of Athens, artists, designers, and creatives face significant challenges in securing affordable living and working spaces, maintaining sustainable incomes, and fostering a sense of community. A new initiative called Creators Class is poised to challenge that.
The Creators Class is launching a comprehensive survey to better understand the needs, aspirations, and urban impact of Athens' diverse creative community. Organized by BIOS and the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN), this groundbreaking project seeks to collect vital data that can inform new support structures and policies to bolster the city's artistic ecosystem.
"Creative expression has always been at the heart of Athens' neighbourhoods and communities," the Creators Class website states. "But in this age of globalization and technological change, cultural collaboration and interaction have become increasingly multifaceted. This survey is our chance to capture the unique challenges and expectations of Athens' contemporary creative class."
Whether you are a graphic designer, musician, writer, visual artist, or engaged in any other creative practice, the survey welcomes participation from all corners of Athens' arts community. By sharing your personal and professional experiences, and living and working conditions, you can help shape a future where creativity is celebrated and supported.
"Our aim is to formulate new supporting structures for the artistic and creative development process," the initiative goes. "We want to boost the production of new ideas that can catalyze urban regeneration, support the creative ecosystem, facilitate artistic collaborations, and unite creative communities."
By documenting the intersection between creativity and the urban environment, the Creators Class survey hopes to identify emerging opportunities for artists and creatives within Athens' cultural landscape. The data collected will be used to promote and strengthen artistic infrastructures, improving the overall quality of life in the city.
"As a member of this diverse community, you have the opportunity to influence the future of Athens," the Creators Class invites. "Come together to shape a city that celebrates creativity and promotes a social life in which art has a central place!"
To participate in the Creators Class survey and lend your voice to this important initiative, visit the project's website and stay tuned for the next phase of the initiative
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Main picture: Sensitive mapping workshop at KONTEJNER, Zagreb (Future DiverCities Project). Photo Šimun Bućan.
