Projects

In numerous research and pilot projects, the ibk explores new models of arts education and participation.
Here you find an overview about our projects:

Current Projects:

• kubia – Centre of Competence for Creative Ageing and Inclusive Arts (since 2008)
• Kulturgeragogik (Cultural Geragogy) – A Continuous Training Programme for Artists, Arts Educators and Carers in Cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences in Muenster (since 2011)

Completed Projects (from 2000):

• Inklu:City. Inclusion and diversity in urban spaces (2014-2016)
• Long Live Arts. Cultural Participation by Older People in Europe (2014-2016)
• Auf Flügeln der Musik (On the Wings of Music) – Concert Programmes for People with Dementia (2012-1013)
• Mix@ges – Intergenerational Bonding via Creative New Media (Gundtvig Multilateral Project, funded by the European Union within the Lifelong Learning Programme, 2011-2013)
• The Arts meet Dementia – An International Inventory of Art Projects Dealing with Dementia (2010-2012)
• Culturemap – Mapping and evaluating existing platforms within the cultural sector aimed at stimulating debate and cross-border exchange of matters concerning European culture (2009-2010)
• InCreaSe – Intercultural Creativity for Seniors. A Travelling European Training Academy (Grundtvig Learning Partnership within the EU-Programme for Lifelong Learning, 2008-2010)
• Polyphony – Voices of the Cultural Diversity. A Project on the Cultural Participation of Older Migrants in the Ruhr Area (2007-2010).
• Cultural Education in the Third and Fourth Age (2007-2008)
• age-culture.net – European Network for Ageing and Culture (2005-2008)
• mehrkultur55plus – Opening the Cultural Industry für Seniors (2004-2007)
• ARTS.MEDIA.EDUCATION (1999-2003)
• Culture and Work (1999-2002)