Joining the Dots—Understanding the Value Generation of Creative Networks for Sustainability in Local Creative Ecosystems

In recent years, the ecological shift from an economically driven model of arts and culture to that of an ecosystem in the creative industries determined the emergence of a range of new bottom-up, place-based networks herewith referred to as “creative networks”. This article explores how these netwo...

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Autores principales:	Marlen Komorowski, Ruxandra Lupu, Sara Pepper, Justin Lewis
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	creative networks value networks creative industries quadruple helix creative ecosystems sustainability Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:7c9d66f209ab41118afc106fce053b8f2021-11-25T19:00:25ZJoining the Dots—Understanding the Value Generation of Creative Networks for Sustainability in Local Creative Ecosystems10.3390/su1322123522071-1050https://doaj.org/article/7c9d66f209ab41118afc106fce053b8f2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/22/12352https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050In recent years, the ecological shift from an economically driven model of arts and culture to that of an ecosystem in the creative industries determined the emergence of a range of new bottom-up, place-based networks herewith referred to as “creative networks”. This article explores how these networks can generate sustainability for local creative ecosystems through a value network approach. Building on the quadruple helix model to identify the actors in these networks, this study explores the relationships and value flows between the actors of 22 identified creative networks across the UK. It then maps these relationships using data gathered through a mixed methodology that includes survey data and focus group research. Our findings show that creative networks operate as central nodes of the local creative ecosystem, functioning as a ‘glue’ inside the otherwise very heterogenous creative industries. From this position, creative networks can act as catalysts for sustainability. However, the economic, cultural, and social value created by creative networks is often overshadowed by other challenges including a lack of funding and a lack of understanding from policy makers or the public.Marlen KomorowskiRuxandra LupuSara PepperJustin LewisMDPI AGarticlecreative networksvalue networkscreative industriesquadruple helixcreative ecosystemssustainabilityEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 12352, p 12352 (2021)
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description	In recent years, the ecological shift from an economically driven model of arts and culture to that of an ecosystem in the creative industries determined the emergence of a range of new bottom-up, place-based networks herewith referred to as “creative networks”. This article explores how these networks can generate sustainability for local creative ecosystems through a value network approach. Building on the quadruple helix model to identify the actors in these networks, this study explores the relationships and value flows between the actors of 22 identified creative networks across the UK. It then maps these relationships using data gathered through a mixed methodology that includes survey data and focus group research. Our findings show that creative networks operate as central nodes of the local creative ecosystem, functioning as a ‘glue’ inside the otherwise very heterogenous creative industries. From this position, creative networks can act as catalysts for sustainability. However, the economic, cultural, and social value created by creative networks is often overshadowed by other challenges including a lack of funding and a lack of understanding from policy makers or the public.
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title	Joining the Dots—Understanding the Value Generation of Creative Networks for Sustainability in Local Creative Ecosystems
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Joining the Dots—Understanding the Value Generation of Creative Networks for Sustainability in Local Creative Ecosystems

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