DI/S Case Studies: KONTEJNER - Sustainable venue management
DI/S - Digital Inter/Section, a multiyear project supported by Creative Europe, has released four case studies of new business models for digital arts organisations. The Zagreb case study revolves around experimenting with economic sustainability and community engagement for Kontejner’s new venue, a small centre for contemporary art practices.
DI/S Case Studies: KIKK | Klub Pavillon - Sponsorship through members’ club
In 2022 KIKK opened an exhibition space in Namur (Belgium) dedicated to the digital experience that increased the organisation's dependence on public funding. To reduce this dependence, KIKK has looked into developing new private support through a members' club, based on adherence to the project and its values, that guarantees a unique offer to members while securing funding for an exhibition space for digital art that is open around the year.
We are not alone.
We were able to dive into the whole ecosystem of digital arts organisations, says Mario Kunovsky from Signal in Prague. Signal Festival is one of the largest digital festivals in Europe, yet struggling with long-term and sustainable financing. Signal has conducted a pilot project as part of DIS Digital Inter/Section.
Business is beautiful
Business is beautiful says AC Coppen from the agency The Catalysts, the business partner in the consortium of digital arts organisations in DIS Digital Inter/Section. You can make money out of something that you are passionate about.
The Catalysts conducted a market study, reporting on the challenges of business models and providing sustainable solutions for digital arts and culture organisations. The report, The business of digital art: Economic models and insights into the future, is available as open source, true to the vision of Digital Inter/Section.
All that blooms at the intersection of media, technology, art and culture
Let's promote and cherish all that blooms at the intersection of media, technology, art and culture, says KIKK’s Delphine Jenart. KIKK is a platform, for promotion and distrubution of digital arts including an internationally renowned festival in Namur, Belgium, but also hosts digital arts exhibitions, labs, a coworking space and residencies. Why is it important? It’s our responsibility, continues Jenart.
Digital Art X New Business Models
Collaboration ranks high when European digital arts and culture organisations look at how to develop income streams and business models while promoting sustainable, ethical and inclusive economic growth. Meet Fabien Fabre and Chroniques, a partner in DIS - Digital Inter/Section, a project supported by Creative Europe, that is preparing to launch 4 case studies to support the CCS sector.
We bring you news and tips with a Scandinavian touch about selected brands of style, about lifestyle, art, design and architecture elegantly delivered to your inbox. Follow our pressroom and The Insider Editorial Newsletter to stay in the loop.