Creative Cities Spikeri case study Presentation by Zane Č ulkst ē na
Need In summer of 2008 several organizations devoted to contemporary culture and creative industry realized they face the same problems: • Lack of sufficient or adequate working space • Narrow range of activities • Small and fragmented audience • Restricted funding • Lack of dialogue within a field
Demands Nine organizations united to find common grounds for cooperation and sharing the same roof that would meet the following demands: • Preferably the centre of the city – closeness to restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. (for most of creatives also dwelling area) • Closeness to cultural and educational institutions, other organisations of the kind • Vibrant and promising environment – architecture, surroundings, history & story, etc. • Low price, reasonable conditions • Responsive landlord having long-term interest in cooperation • Flexibility (ability to choose working space, variaty of premises for public activities) • Transportation
Idea • The largest centre for contemporary culture and creative industries in the Baltics is being created in Riga (around 10’000 sq.m by 2011). • The center will house: • Leading chamber orchestra “Sinfonietta Riga”, • Latvian Contemporary Art Museum, • Creative Industries’ Incubator, • International film festival “Arsenals”, • Latvian Academy of Art, • Stockholm School of Economics, • Latvian Art Directors’ Club, • Experimental music festival “Ska ņ u mežs”, • internet portal for literature and philosophy“ Satori”. • Other institutions, initiatives – Dirty Deal center, Museum of Dolls, School of gastronomy and others. • The idea of the center was born out of neccessity to ad quality and relevance of both culture and business, to broaden the audience, to increase economy of scale
Inspiration • ICA London “ICA was established in 1947 by a collective of artists, poets and writers to showcase and champion contemporary culture across a wide range of art forms. Since its establishment, it has been at the centre of many of the most significant artistic and cultural developments in the past 60 years. Today, the ICA consists of two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, a bookshop, a bar and café and private function rooms. Its programme covers visual arts, digital arts, music, cinema, talks and educational events. It provides a forum for the creative industries, providing networking opportunities and a range of organised events.”
Spikeri • The Spikeri – place for culture, education and entertainment: − 19th century warehouses block in the southern part of Old Riga − 11 houses, each by a different prominent Latvian architect − UNESCO World cultural heritage − Full access to the riverside − Right next to the Old Town, just accorss the Central Market, Central train and bus station, the hug of local transportation system − Visionary owners
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