Kaninchen-Haus APS, as part of the project Viadellafucina: A Boreal Laboratory, supported by the Laboratory of Contemporary Creativity and promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, is launching a call to select entrepreneurial activities with artistic and social impact to be hosted in the spaces of Borealis, the new cultural and social center in the Aurora neighborhood of Turin.
Project Partners:
- District 7 of the City of Turin
- Il Punto SCS
- Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture
- IAAD – Institute of Applied Arts and Design
The call is open to:
- Creative and cultural enterprises, social enterprises, and companies developing a social impact dimension
- Associations and Third Sector Entities interested in starting or developing a business activity that combines creativity, social impact, and sustainability
- Artists and collectives developing a sustainability-focused dimension
What we offer:
- Multifunctional spaces within Borealis, a center for artistic and cultural cohabitation of over 700 square meters
- Visibility within a dynamic and stimulating context, strongly connected to the local territory and communities
- Opportunities for collaboration with Kaninchen-Haus, artists-in-residence at Viadellafucina16 Museum-Condominium, and other project partners
- Access to the Laboratori Boreali (Boreal Labs)
- Participation in a vibrant cultural ecosystem that promotes art as a tool for social and urban transformation
Areas of interest:
We are particularly interested in projects focusing on:
- Artistic and technological innovation: initiatives that experiment with new forms of artistic expression using digital technologies and new media
- Urban and social regeneration: initiatives that contribute to revitalizing the Aurora neighborhood, promoting social inclusion and community cohesion
- Circular economy and environmental sustainability: activities that promote reuse, recycling, waste reduction, and eco-friendly practices
- Multiculturalism and intercultural dialogue: projects that enhance the cultural diversity of the Aurora neighborhood, encouraging exchange and cross-cultural engagement
What we are looking for:
Proposals that:
- Align with the mission of Kaninchen-Haus: art as an activator of shared processes for collective transformation
- Offer original and high-quality products or services with a strong artistic and/or creative component
- Generate a positive impact on the Aurora neighborhood in terms of social inclusion, cultural development, sustainable economy, and/or urban regeneration
- Are economically sustainable and capable of generating value for the community
Examples include: food and wine activities, craftsmanship, eco-sustainable fashion, vintage markets, urban greenery and plants, audio/video production studios, publishing-magazines-information, associations active in social, cultural, and artistic fields, activities promoting digital and ecological innovation, etc.
Conditions:
- Selected entities will be required to pay a rental fee for using the Borealis spaces
- Proposed activities must be compatible with the artistic and cultural vocation of the center
- Active participation in Borealis’ life will be required, through co-programming of events and initiatives
How to apply:
In the first phase, simply fill out our online form to express your interest and be contacted to arrange an in-person meeting.
Evaluation:
Applications will be evaluated by a panel composed of Kaninchen-Haus members and experts from the artistic and social sectors. Evaluation criteria will consider:
- Quality and originality of the project
- Social and cultural impact in relation to the global art context and the local context
- Economic sustainability
- Alignment with the mission of Kaninchen-Haus
- Potential for development and growth
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The project VIADELLAFUCINA: A BOREAL LABORATORY is supported by the Laboratory of Contemporary Creativity, promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture.
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