Hands-on toolkits for your creative hub! by GLAMMONS

"How can we transform our hubs into shared spaces where community agency and collective stewardship lead the way?" As a partner in the GLAMMONS project, we have been exploring how commoning (the practice of shared stewardship and collective governance) can build more resilient and inclusive cultural spaces. We discovered that embedding participatory governance and community ownership strengthens institutions against external pressures while deepening their connection to the communities they serve.

GLAMMONS team is excited to announce that the project’s final results are now live! You can find action-oriented toolkits designed for immediate use in your hub’s daily operations. You will find many very valuable resources, but we want to invite you to explore three practical toolkits in particular, now available for immediate use:

Get started with these hands-on resources:

• The GLAMMONS Handbook offers strategies for co-stewardship and participatory governance, with step-by-step guidance for hubs seeking to shift towards collaborative decision-making.
• Quality Evaluator+ (QE+) helps creative spaces measure social and cultural impact beyond financial metrics, capturing the true value hubs bring to their communities.
• Digital Strategy Blueprint provides a roadmap for adopting open-source tools, embracing radical openness, and facilitating digital co-creation in your hub.

Whether you are looking to secure your space against market pressures or want to engage your members as active co-creators, these tools provide the blueprints you need to take action! 

Access our new GLAMMONS resources on the project's official website.