Imagination Beirut: Cultural Institutions Tomorrow
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Cultural Institutions Tomorrow:
“civil society”
government
business
civil society
The capacity of ordinary people to shape and bring
collective benefit to the society, daily lives and future prospects of themselves and
others
characteristics of robust civil society• People – “us”• Organic: done by us, not for us – “ours”• Diverse and inclusive• Empowered, self-directed, self-reliant• Active, participative, collaborative• Empathic, generous, pro-social, sharing• Aware of cultural identity and of the wider
world• Generational
“cultural institution”
old archetype 1876
new archetype 1997
has anything really
changed?
3. box
2. things
1. people
not theoretical :“mass markets, audiences, visitors, users, human factors, footfall, consumers, buyers, demographics, safety limits, C2DEs…etc”
but real :themselves, plain-old, complicated, varied, single, in groups, as active, participants, producers, owners, creators, partners, making their own transformative
journey
cultural institutions = civil society?• One element in a much bigger process• Holding a mirror up to ourselves and our world
= awareness, empathy, pride, responsibility, capability
• “A tool for self-expression, self-recognition” • “Where people find meaning and value”• Agent of community well-being• Shared, cohesive space–Generational–Participative–Contemplative
designing for civil society outcomes• Cultural connection, recognition of place, context• Shared ownership of the thinking, process, voice• Inclusive, accessible, regular• Prompting ideas, questions, dialogue• “Safe” space for learning, discussion and debate• Places to hang out - social• Opportunities to contribute• Making people part of the subject story• Good for young people (not just children)
you…
Respectful
Nurturing
Connecting
Attuned
Impresario
Mentoring
Including
Learning
Visionary Ego-free
Empowering
Collaborator
LeadingCreating
Articulating
Dogged
thank you
RCH February 2012