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PARTNERS
Espacio Tormaleo S.L.
Spain
Revitalises rural areas through culture, heritage, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Fundacja Ochrony Krajobrazu
Poland
Promotes innovative heritage management and participatory cultural governance.
The Arteco Pavletić Association
Croatia
Combines art, youth engagement, and environmental awareness for social change.
JOIST Innovation Park
Greece
Supports digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation programs.
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ABOUT
Project title
CULTure REKindled: Reviving Economic and Cultural Legacy in Rural Landscapes through Artistic Expressions (CULTREK)
Project number
101255675
Project partners
Espacio Tormaleo S.L. (ESPTOR) – Spain
Espacio Tormaleo S.L. is an SME based in Asturias, Spain, focused on revitalising degraded rural territories affected by mining activities. It combines culture, sustainable tourism, heritage reuse, and community engagement to foster rural economic development. The organisation participates in multiple EU programmes (Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, COSME, Erasmus+) and promotes regeneration through cultural events, heritage restoration, and clean energy initiatives.
Fundacja Ochrony Krajobrazu (FOK) – Poland
Fundacja Ochrony Krajobrazu (FOK) is a Polish foundation specialising in cultural heritage management. Established in 2016, it has participated in several Interreg projects focused on heritage revitalisation, public-private cooperation, sustainable tourism, and long-term heritage policy development. It works with public authorities, universities, SMEs, and youth organisations to promote innovative and participatory heritage governance models.
The Arteco Pavletić Association – Croatia
ARTECO is a Croatian organisation from the creative sector based in Brod-Posavina County. It connects art, culture, and sustainable development with a strong emphasis on youth engagement and environmental awareness in rural communities. Through workshops, artistic projects, and community initiatives, ARTECO promotes social change, sustainability, and active citizenship, combining creativity with environmental and social responsibility.
JOIST Innovation Park – Greece
JOIST Innovation Park is an innovation ecosystem and SME based in Larissa, Greece. Established in 2020 by the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, it provides business acceleration, digital transformation support, and future-oriented training programmes. With expertise in AI, VR/AR, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning, JOIST contributes through digital tools, educational programmes, and cultural entrepreneurship support.
Project institutions
Creative Europe Programme (CREA-CULT-2025-COOP)
https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europeEuropean Commission
https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
https://culture.ec.europa.eu/
Project area
The project covers three rural European regions:
Ibias (Spain)
Gozdnica (Poland)
Malinp (Croatia)
Final clustering event: Brussels, Belgium.
Project duration
Total duration: 30 months
Official start date: 1 February 2026
Project funding
Funded under the Creative Europe Programme by the European Union.
Project target groups
People living in geographically remote rural areas
Women and girls
Children and youth
Older adults (bearers of traditional knowledge)
Cultural and creative professionals
Local artisans and entrepreneurs
Project description
CULTREK is a small-scale European Cooperation Project funded under Creative Europe 2025, aiming to revitalise traditional culture and artistic heritage in rural regions of Spain, Poland, and Croatia. The project addresses depopulation, limited cultural infrastructure, and lack of opportunities for rural creatives by establishing cross-border cooperation and artistic residencies. Through cultural mapping, community-led co-creation, training programmes, and sustainable entrepreneurship support, CULTREK strengthens local cultural ecosystems and promotes innovation in rural creative industries. The project integrates sustainability, social inclusion, and digital transition as core priorities. Artistic residencies will engage local communities in preserving and reinterpreting tangible and intangible heritage, while a final exhibition event in Brussels will showcase project outcomes internationally. CULTREK ultimately contributes to economic resilience, social cohesion, and long-term sustainable development of undervalued rural territories across Europe.
Contact persons
Espacio Tormaleo S.L. (ESPTOR) – Spain
Jorge Pérez Barrio – jperez@espaciotormaleo.es
Olaya Alonso López – olaya.alonso@espaciotormaleo.es
Fundacja Ochrony Krajobrazu (FOK) – Poland
Tomasz Kolomanski – kontakt@krajobrazedu.pl
Małgorzata Stędkiewicz – ms@projectifif.com
Udruga ARTECO Pavletić – Croatia
- Zoran Pavletić – arteco.sb@gmail.com
JOIST Innovation Park – Greece
Nina Dimopoulou – ndimopoulou@ied.eu
Thomas Chalatsis – tchalatsis@ied.eu
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NEWS
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CALENDAR
February 2026 (M1)
Official Launch and Online Kickoff: The CULTREK project has officially begun! The first introductory online meeting of all partner organizations was held to align plans and strategies.
March 2026 (M2)
Partner Meeting in Asturias: From March 17th to 20th, the first major in-person meeting took place in Asturias, Spain. Partners defined the initial steps for fieldwork face-to-face.
April 2026 (M3)
Risk Management Plan: The internal risk management and project quality strategy was finalized and adopted, ensuring a stable foundation for all future activities.
May 2026 (M4) – CURRENTLY HAPPENING
Preparation of Research Methodology: Partners are defining a common methodology and timeline for field research. Presentations of pilot locations and initial surveys are being prepared.
June 2026 (M5)
Launch of Database and Stakeholder Network: The consolidation of the stakeholder database (local associations, craftsmen, cultural workers) begins. Materials for the first field meetings are being prepared.
July 2026 (M6)
First Meetings with Local Stakeholders: The first focus groups and meetings with the local community are being held at the pilot locations.
Launch of Visual Identity and Website: The project’s official website and social media channels are officially launched.
August 2026 (M7)
Field Data Processing: Analysis and systematization of materials collected from the field during the first six months of work.
September 2026 (M8)
Creation of Digital Databases: Commencement of technical preparation and data entry into a unified cultural heritage database.
October 2026 (M9)
Designing Interactive Maps: Geographical mapping and digital design of the collected elements of cultural and natural heritage.
November 2026 (M10)
Publication of Digital Maps and Stakeholder Database: Interactive digital maps of the pilot territories are opened to the public, and the CULTREK network for connecting artists and associations is launched.
December 2026 (M11)
Evaluation of the First Phase: Completion of the first major heritage mapping cycle and preparation of plans for the following year.
January 2027 (M12)
Annual Review: Analysis of the results achieved in the first year and alignment of the timeline for the implementation of training programs.
February 2027 (M13)
Art Residency Methodology: Definition of the official framework and program according to which joint art residencies will be conducted at the pilot locations.
March 2027 (M14)
Preparation of Educational Modules: Development of the curriculum and training programs to strengthen the capacity of local communities in sustainable tourism.
April 2027 (M15)
Announcement of Public Calls: Preparation and announcement of the opening of applications for participation in art residencies and training programs.
May 2027 (M16)
Opening of Applications for Artists: Official launch of the open call for participation in the international art residency program.
June 2027 (M17)
Start of the Training Program: Launch of the first educational workshops for local stakeholders, associations, and tourism partners.
July 2027 (M18)
Arrival of Artists for Residencies: The first group of selected artists arrives at the pilot locations, where they begin creating inspired by local heritage.
August 2027 (M19)
Creative Fieldwork: Continuation of art residencies, open studios for the public, and interaction between artists and the local population.
September 2027 (M20)
Conclusion of Residency Programs: Artists finalize their works (sculptures, installations, texts, digital art) inspired by the CULTREK locations.
October 2027 (M21)
Final Trainings: Implementation of advanced modules of the training program and evaluation of the skills acquired by participants.
November 2027 (M22)
Official Completion of Training: Networking of all training participants and distribution of certificates for the completed program.
December 2027 (M23)
Residency Results Database: Cataloging of all artworks created during the summer and autumn residency programs.
January 2028 (M24)
Planning of Final Events: Commencement of logistical preparations for the grand traveling exhibition and the final international event.
February 2028 (M25)
Launch of Clustering: Activation of a wider partner network through joint networking activities within the cultural and creative sectors.
March 2028 (M26)
Video Documentary Production: Start of the final editing of the documentary film that has tracked all phases of the project since 2026.
April 2028 (M27)
Preparation of Exhibition Setups: Technical preparation and framing/equipping of artworks for public display.
May 2028 (M28)
Announcement of the Final Conference: Publication of the program and opening of registrations for the International Creative Event.
June 2028 (M29)
Opening of the International Exhibition: Grand opening of the exhibition showcasing artworks created during the project, open to the general public.
July 2028 (M30)
Grand Finale of the CULTREK Project:
- Hosting of the Final International Creative Event.
- Premiere of the project video documentary.
- Official presentation of all final results from the three years of work.
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