Partner companies
In the context of the European Erasmus Plus project Articrea, which focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Art, we are fortunate to collaborate with a diverse group of pioneering organizations in the Creative and Cultural Industries. These Partner Companies play a crucial role in shaping and advancing the project's goals. In this section, we will introduce the companies that are actively contributing to the Articrea project, highlighting their specific roles, the innovative practices they bring, and how their collaboration drives the fusion of technology and artistic expression within the project .
ITALIAN COMPANIES - TRIESTE
Casa della Musica in Trieste, located in the historic "Cittavecchia" district, is a modern cultural hub offering music rehearsal spaces, educational programs, and event production. Managed by the Cinquantacinque Social Cooperative, it supports artistic initiatives and cultural enterprises, fostering creativity for youth, schools, and the community.
Trieste Contemporanea is a cultural hub dedicated to contemporary art, fostering dialogue with Central and Eastern Europe through exhibitions, workshops, and international competitions. Founded in 1995, it supports emerging artists and curators while hosting events and collaborations with European institutions.
Stazione Rogers is a vibrant cultural hub in Trieste, offering exhibition spaces, an internet café, a bookshop, and a tourist info point. It hosts events, showcases local products, and fosters creativity, serving as a meeting place for culture, innovation, and community engagement.
Alpe Adria Cinema, founded in 1989, is a non-profit cultural association promoting cinema and audiovisual experimentation in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Europe. Through the Trieste Film Festival and other initiatives, it fosters cultural exchange, supports emerging talents, and preserves cinematic heritage.
SPANISH COMPANIES - ALMERIA
Clasijaz is a cultural association and a company in Almería dedicated to promoting jazz and other creative music. Founded in 1998, it is a culturalç reference in the city, offering concerts, workshops, and training activities for musicians and music lovers. Its venue is a dynamic space where local and international artists come together, fostering musical creation and dissemination. Additionally, it supports educational and social projects, establishing itself as a driving force for culture in the region.
IMPRO¿QUÉ? is a theater school in Almería focused on improvisation. It offers classes and workshops designed to develop creativity, spontaneity, and performance skills through the art of improv. The school provides a space for both beginners and experienced performers to explore improvisational techniques, improve their stage presence, and enhance their ability to think quickly and adapt. Through fun and engaging activities, IMPRO¿QUÉ? fosters a supportive community of learners interested in theater, personal growth, and creative expression.
EmoSchool is a project focused on emotional education, aimed at helping individuals develop emotional competencies. It offe
training for both individuals and organizations in areas like self-awareness, emotional management, and socio-emotional skills.
EmoSchool also provides personalized support for personal development and highlights the importance of emotional education
for health and well-being. The initiative works to promote emotional intelligence as a preventive tool for mental health and overall life quality.
La Periférica Cultura Contemporánea is a cultural collective from Almería focused on enhancing the city's and region's cultural life with an innovative perspective. It supports and promotes local talent, international collaboration, and citizen participation through artistic and cultural projects that address contemporary challenges. The collective strives to foster reflection and dialogue through a variety of cultural initiatives.
OTHER LOCAL COLABORATORS of the ICCs
La Guajira es una asociación socio-cultural sin ánimo de lucro ubicada en el barrio de La Almedina-La Chanca, en Almería. Este espacio autogestionado se dedica a promover la cultura y el arte, con un enfoque especial en el flamenco. Ofrece una programación variada que incluye conciertos,
exposiciones, charlas y proyecciones, con un mínimo de tres actividades culturales por semana. Además, organiza eventos como jams flamencas
mensuales y talleres de improvisación teatral. La Guajira también cuenta con La GuajiraTV, un canal comunitario donde se comparten conciertos y otras actividades en alta calidad.
LaOficina Producciones Culturales is an association based in Almería that serves as an interdependent space for social innovation, promoting access
to and participation in culture and education as fundamental human rights. Its mission is to foster science, education, arts, and technology from a free
culture perspective. Key projects include the Festival de Cultura Libre y Cine Creative Commons de Almería (ccALM), the contemporary performing arts
cycle "Territorio Teatro," and TEDxPuertadePurchena, which facilitates idea-sharing and reflection. Additionally, LaOficina is a member of the
Asociación de Gestores Culturales de Andalucía (GECA), reinforcing its commitment to cultural mediation and artistic management in the region.
Ágatar Comunicación & Marketing is a creative agency based in Almería, specializing in digital environments. The agency focuses on developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for businesses across various sectors. Its multidisciplinary team covers areas such as Social Media, Graphic Design, Web Development, SEO and SEM Positioning, Training, and Events. Ágatar is known for its innovative and personalized approach, tailoring strategies to meet each client's specific needs to enhance their brand visibility and market presence.
OTHER EUROPEAN COMPANIES
Mosaic - GREECE
MOSAIC’s Primary Objective is the promotion, the empowerment, the capacity building, the audience development and the extroversion of cultural and creative organisations in Greece, as well as studying and monitoring the Cultural and Creative Sector and its contribution to local development, economy and social cohesion. It encourages Cultural and Social Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship by supporting and guiding creative business and start-ups, developing local regional and international synergies and creating alternative ways of networking and co-operation between creative actors, businesses and the public.
Synergy - GREECE
SYNERGY EUROPEAN is a smart and flexible firm, specialising in EU & International Grants Funding, Business Development, Project Management, Strategy & Policy Making Consulting, Innovation & Communication. They assist individuals and teams to develop creative thinking, recognise opportunities, design new products or services and generate value.
Asociación LUG OPEN FACTORY - SPAIN - GALICIA
LUGOPENFACTORY is a comprehensive creativity based project in Galicia, Spain. It’s an answer to the marginalization of art and creative materials in all fields, with a special attention to the audiovisual world and prototypes of new technologies.
It’s also a youth and a development service to support the creation of social and creative enterprises in new environments through empowerment of young people who give solutions for the possible future social problems.
https://www.lugopenfactory.com/en/
STARTUP GREECE
Startup Greece is a nonprofit on a mission to promote, connect and advance entrepreneurship for Greeks in tech.
Vision: bring the Greek Startup Ecosystem on the spotlight and maximize its contribution to a global level, by fostering innovation that will eventually secure sustainability and prosperity across the globe.
CREATIVE STATION - SERBIA
Our center promotes and supports the development of a creative approach in school leadership. We work to improve innovation, creativity and innovative culture in education, using modern and digital technologies. We create partnerships with other organizations and institutions in order to realize joint projects at the national and international leve
PROJECT FACTORY - TURCHIA
Project Factory focuses on empowering individuals, organizations, and communities by providing innovative solutions in project design, management, and capacity building. We specialize in creating impactful projects that address local, national, and international challenges, ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals and global priorities. Our expertise spans various sectors, including education, social inclusion, youth empowerment, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. We are ready with our organizations in Türkiye, Estonia, Poland and Netherland
https://secure.smore.com/n/thw8q-proje-fabrikasi
MATA - NORTH MACEDONIA
MATA aims to foster the development of the design and craft sector in Macedonia, facilitating tangible social benefits for designers, artisans, and craft micro-enterprises. We offer support in product development, market access, and capacity-building, emphasizing the importance of soft skills, coaching and mentoring, lifelong learning, and the integration of new technologies. Our initiatives also focus on promoting social entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on empowering women entrepreneurs.
KULTUROVA - FRANCE
Our association KULTUROVA is committed to the promotion of culture, non-formal education and social innovation. Through our projects, we encourage intercultural exchanges and encounters, as well as personal development and innovation in different fields.
MATERAHUB - ITALIA
Materahub manages international pilot projects to support cultural and creative industries, encouraging innovation and inclusion processes and a new entrepreneurial vision to face contemporary challenges. Furthermore, Materahub has always been attentive to gender issues and committed to supporting female empowerment and female-led businesses.