ABOUT
The Network
b.creative is an international network of practitioners in the cultural and creative sectors, working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, artistic practice, and social change. The network was founded in 2019 as an international non-profit association (AISBL) and has since grown into a decentralised, community-led ecosystem that spans continents, disciplines, and levels of experience.
Rather than centring a single artform or methodology, b.creative brings together a diverse range of members: from audiovisual artists, designers, and architects to organisers, collectives, creative hubs, and cultural entrepreneurs. What connects them is not what they do, but how they work, with a shared investment in creativity as a force for transformation.
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Purpose and Direction
The network was created to foster connections across borders, support meaningful collaboration, and strengthen the ecosystem around creative work. It serves both as a space of encounter and as a practical infrastructure for development, visibility, and influence.
b.creative’s mission is threefold:
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Network Principles
At its core, b.creative is structured around principles of decentralisation, co-ownership, and mutuality. Its architecture is intentionally adaptive, enabling members to engage in different ways, depending on context, interest, or capacity.
Members are encouraged to initiate collaborations, share knowledge, and shape the network’s agenda.
Working groups will provide space for collective development and experimentation.
Local and regional chapters allow for contextual grounding and international exchange.
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Types of Members
Membership is open to individuals and organisations working in or across the cultural and creative sectors.
This includes:
Members may be emerging or established, urban or rural, local or international in scale. What matters most is a willingness to engage with others in a spirit of openness, solidarity, and experimentation.