RECHARGE stemmed out from an urgency: understanding how business models can be developed that fit the cultural heritage sector, to help CH institutions shape their activities and plans to retain their central role for the social and cultural life of global and local communities. For that to happen, the concept of ‘business model’ needed to be understood and embraced.As we started brainstorming, the conversations within the consortium and also with other professionals in the sector made clear how…

As we reported on this diary a few weeks ago, on March 15, The Museo del Tessuto di Prato held its very first co-creation workshop in the context of RECHARGE Living Labs.To document the workshop, the MdT team produced a video, which we are thrilled to present as one of the outcomes the Prato Living Lab. The video offers a sneak-peak of the mythologies we are using to engage communities and stakeholders and produce something meaningful together. Moreover, and very importantly, the video allows ev…

As we have reported in our RECHARGE Diary, during the co-creation workshop on the 10th February at The Hunt three ideas were discussed. The one that has become the most feasible for the Living Lab is related to the use of green spaces in Limerick City and County, including the Hunt Museum Garden, to create sustainable sculptures made from native Irish Willow, which will enhance local biodiversity and serve as pollinators. This is how the project Weaving Willow; Get Your Weave On! was born. With …