This guide provides a detailed framework for understanding, building, and managing cultural centres that serve multiple functions. The document underscores the role of cultural centres in enhancing community life by offering spaces for artistic, social, and educational activities, discusses various management models, including public, community-led, and public-private partnerships, each with its strengths and challenges.
The guide includes implementation strategies, innovative approaches, and case studies from various European cultural centres, highlighting successful management practices and funding opportunities. It also emphasizes the importance of community engagement, strategic planning, financial viability, and leveraging partnerships to ensure the sustainability and success of these cultural hubs.