Place: Nanny Palmkvist School in Helsingborg
Timeframe: From January 1, 2025
Participants: Children and youth
Goal: Training event producing skills and strengthening the sense of being a part of creating and developing your city. Empowerment.
WHAT IS IT?
A KulturCrew consists of 5–15 young people aged 10–18 who are engaged in or responsible for various cultural events. They can initiate events themselves or join events organized by other cultural institutions and organizations (such as concerts, exhibitions, and festivals) and participate if they wish. We started with one school in January and are gradually expanding the concept to more schools over time. Dunkers Culture Center coordinates the concept and coaches the schools.
The concept also has a regional organization that supports the cities that are engaged in KulturCrew. This means that the kids involved also get to meet kids from other cities in regional meetings.
WHY IT WAS A SUCCES?
KulturCrew is a success because it strengthens the sense of community and student influence in schools. The students get the chance to take initiative, make decisions, and carry out activities that matter to both them and others. It fosters pride and engagement and gives them a sense of being part of something bigger. They learn that culture can bring people together and create joy in everyday life.