Cultural Encounter Centres (ACCR) represent unique institutional and cultural models within the European heritage landscape. Their fundamental specificity rests on the harmonious interaction between the materiality of a centuries-old built heritage, the hosting of artists in residence, and the development of a privileged relationship with local populations.

The advent and acceleration of the digital transition is changing objectives, needs and missions.

The report by MCA and ACCR, in the framework of TRANSFORM Network project (Creative Europe) delves into the impacts of digital tools in day-to-day work of professionals in this field. Digital maturity, operational practices and strategies are at the center of this study.

We surveyed ACCR membership and extrapolated 5 notable cases of heritage sites repressenting the trends of this sector face to digital.

It does not stop here: we are going to explore the results of survey and organize a workshop to develop further the conversation during MCA annual forum “Ready, Steady, Transform! Digital+Culture: work in progress?” on December 3-5 in Budapest. Together with our partners, we will explore how cultural work is changing in the face of digital and new societal challenges.

Register here, the event is free and fully in presence: https://michael-culture.eu/ready-steady-transform-digitalculture-work-in-progress/07/2026/