Creative Industry Kosice
We are a non-profit organization called Creative Industry Košice, which deals with the support and development of the cultural and creative industry (CCI). We increase the quality of life in the city by developing its creative potential. We seek out and support talented individuals, offer educational, networking, and job opportunities, and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. We believe that collaboration and decision-making, based on a creative approach, bring the best solutions.
Links with craft sector
Creative Industry Košice supports artists and craft artists through residencies, mobilities, mentoring, and education. Companies and artists work together to find solutions to problems that require a new perspective. Every year, Creative Industry Košice organises a week-long festival of media art, technology, and digital culture in Košice.
Materials
Ceramic handicrafts, Fibre and textile handicrafts, Leather processing, Wood craftmanship
Engagement
Promoting/Showcasing, Collaborating, Mentoring
Activities
Mobilities or residences represent an opportunity for both domestic and foreign applicants to work and create for a period of time in a new environment. Cross-sectoral cooperation is the result of the intersection of art and common areas of business.Thanks to international projects, we develop, test, and verify new methods for the professionalization of the cultural and creative industry.
Projects
The history of CIKE begins in 2008 when the non-profit organization Košice 2013 – European Capital of Culture was founded to deliver one of the most important projects for the city of Košice and, after a successful candidacy, implement it. In September 2015, it was renamed Creative Industry Košice.
Networks
UNESCO - Košice is part of subnetwork Creative city of Media art, EMAP (European Media Art Platform), TEH (Trans Europe Halles), EIT Culture&Creativity, Creative Pact for Skills.